Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns

Property class: 4

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A sign for Marston's Hotel Reception with an arrow pointing left.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $59
$50 nightly
$59 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Linville Close, Derby, England, DE21 7HX
  • Place, Elvaston Castle Country Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Derby Conference Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Donington Park Racing Circuit
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Derby

Located in Derby, Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns is within a 15-minute drive of University of Nottingham and Donington Park Racing Circuit. .This inn is 14.9 mi (24 km) from Loughborough University and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Elvaston Castle Country Park.

What's nearby

  • Elvaston Castle Country Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • The Derby Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Pride Park Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • University of Derby - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Donington Park Racing Circuit - 21 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

  • Spondon Station - 4 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Malt Shovel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns

Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Derby inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.75 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.75 for adults and GBP 4.95 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Blue Jay Marston's Inns Inn Derby
Blue Jay Marston's Inns Inn
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Blue Jay by Marston's Inns
Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns Inn
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Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 515 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 515 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 515 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 515 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 515 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect what we wanted. Perfect for dinner and breakfast right next to the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, welcoming staff. Very easy to check in at the pub next to the accommodation. Very good location and easy to find. Free parking which is a bonus these days! Stayed for 3 nights in a family room, clean but a little dated. Beds could be more comfortable. Breakfast was nice and has a lovely kids play area. Overall a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a one night stay. The staff are friendly and room is clean. Was there was a lift in there but apart from that its a fine place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like to thank all staff for a wonderful overnight stay at the Blue jay, i would especially like thank Caz and Andy for their warm, friendly and helpful service and look forward to staying with you again, with best wishes Don.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best sleep I have had in a long time! Quiet hotel. Pub next door, very accommodating to our family. We stayed in a premier inn the night before and it was very noisy and bed was uncomfy so this was just amazing! We all slept like logs!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking available, quick check in, and accommodation clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and secure parking. Bar and restaurant. Room extremely clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yogeshwary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and nice with courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay here. Room had everything we needed and having the pub right there, available for food, was handy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Clean and comfortable rooms, good location, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, convenient plenty of parking, lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Nice comfortable room. Nice breakfast served. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice quiet place to spend few days. The environment is good. Rooms are good as well. Only thing lacked is staffs aren’t that friendly. We need to go in search of them than get assistance needed. They don’t even pay attention.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Perfect for a one night stay in Derbyshire. Booked two rooms, messaged on the day to request one set up as double, one set up as twin. Message acknowledged and rooms set up as requested. Very clean room and bathroom. Good amount of space for the price. No noise, from other guests, so perfect nights sleep. The hotel is separate from the pub next door. Would definitely book again without hesitation. Electric car chargers from Osprey and Instavolt on site.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic value. Friendly check in staff. Accessible to the motorways. Only 20 minutes from East Midlands Airport
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nanhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and Great Location

Great stay, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean, excellent customer service from reception and staff in bar. Very efficient. Great location for East Midlands Airport, very easy and quick to get to for a early flight
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Markel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room, convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was lovely. Staff in the pub not great refused to add 20%discount to our food cost extra
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Amenities
Excellent value very clean and excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here a few times when working in the area. Nothing to complain about. Reasonable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025