The Continental Hotel, Derby

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and a seating area with a view of the outdoors.
A four-poster bed with a blue carpet, a desk with a coffee maker, and a forest wallpaper background.
A hotel lobby with patterned flooring, a large potted plant, a reception desk, and a staircase.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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288 Burton Road, Derby, England, DE23 6AD
  • Place, Derbion
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Derby Theatre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Derby Cathedral
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

  • 96 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room (2 adults & 2 children)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Four Poster King Suite)

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Derby

When you stay at The Continental Hotel, Derby in Derby, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 5-minute drive of Derbion and Derby Museum and Art Gallery. .This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Donington Park Racing Circuit and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from University of Nottingham.

What's nearby

  • Derbion - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Derby Museum and Art Gallery - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Derby Theatre - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Derby Museum of Industry & History - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Derby Cathedral - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Peartree Station - 5 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nixon Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Green Lane Fish Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • Heavenly Desserts Derby
  • ‪Shahenshah - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Continental Hotel, Derby

The Continental Hotel, Derby offers 39 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Derby hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 39 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at Amad Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. English breakfasts are served on weekends from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee. Children aged 10 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).
Children aged 10 and younger eat free breakfast.
Amad Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekend English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of GBP 35; reservation required
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Amad Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 25 2021 to March 1 2023 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Meeting facilities

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
Children aged 10 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 per person
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Hosted evening meal: GBP 35.00

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 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

International Hotel Derby
International Hotel
Grand International Hotel
The Continental Derby Derby
The Continental Hotel Derby Hotel
The Continental Hotel Derby Derby
The Continental Hotel Derby Hotel Derby

The Continental Hotel, Derby Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 343 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value including good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, good room, great shower facilities comfortable bed, great prices
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was just a single night arriving late and out early so all I can say is that the hotel was clean and located close to the centre of Derby.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really good value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here multiple times, very happy and will be back as I travel here often for work
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The manager gos out of his way to make sure you get a good stay 100% amazing manager from someone who travels a lot
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great, friendly staff, nice room, warm
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The manager is so obliging very helpful and polite I stay many times a year and never had one thing to complain about .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great reception from the manager
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were outstanding as usual, the room was a little dated and could do with a net curtain for outside privacy and a lighter light. But other than that wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Ebenezer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very quiet and lovely hotel to say for a night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and friendly staff. The continental breakfast was awful and the ambience around the breakfast room wasn't very pleasant pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient position and good value friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David B

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money and nice meal in their restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good breakfast. Plenty of space in car park. Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

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

Good hotel

Good and friendly hotel with a great choice for breakfast and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room great showers and very comfortable bed plus a lovely breakfast in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

MR PETER HANLON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good clean room. Staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Caterina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Payment details had not been updated and was asked to pay again. Luckily I had my bank payment evidence. Room was tired with stained carpet, soiled bed linen, soiled sink, and hairs on toilet and surrounding surface. No one at reception on check out to discuss this with.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Simran

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room. Was not to my liking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025