Overview

This is one of around 35 hotels reviewed for you, and we base each review on just visiting for a drinks break, spending up to an hour or so just relaxing over a drink or two. We of course have stayed at a few overnight, but our purpose is to encourage disabled people to see these hotels and spend a bit of time in comfort rather than in a usual high street coffee brand, where it’s usually full, people coughing all over you, tired misarable faces, so why not try something better, you deserve it. This is One of our favourite hotels as completely disabled friendly, excellent caring staff, ideal spot for airport parking, very good menu and bar drinks, and good overall breakfast bar. You are spoilt for choice of airport hotels at East Midlands, but if you like that little extra, then we recommend this Radisson Blu hotel. We approached the hotel through a well laid out industrial estate (photo 1) and found a large car park (photo 2), and close to entrance are three disabled bays (photo 3). The entrance is on the level (photo 4) with automatic sliding doors. As you enter, you are greeted with a huge open area, spotlessly clean, shiny marbled floor, plenty of seating areas and very inviting. At the far end was the bar (photo 5) and we ordered coffee and relaxed while waiting for drink to be brought to us, rather slow service, but they were busy. (photo 6). Beyond the bar is the good sized restaurant (photo 7) with dark modern decor, and it’s breakfast bar (photo 8). In a corner alcove by the main door are two lifts, which are card controlled, so only staying guests can use these lifts (photo 9). Opposite the lifts is the reception desk for the Spa facilities (photo 10). In the Gym are treadmills (photo 11) and also weights (photo 12). A good sized swimming pool looks inviting (photo 13). The meeting rooms are along a beautiful highly polished tiled floor and carpeting (photo 14) where hot food is provided for those attending meetings (photo 15). Behind the reception are the toilets (photo 16) with plenty of room inside disabled, beautifully tiled, with pull cord and grab rails (photo 17). Our final thoughts This was our second visit this year, and we were not disappointed as it still has that wow factor. Every single member of staff were extremely friendly and helpful, going out of their way to help us. Of all the hotels in East Midlands airport area, we would recommend this one, it’s completely wheelchair friendly. If you enjoyed our review, would you be kind enough to click the. “I like” button, as this will encourage us to continue writing reviews for you. Thank you for your support. And when you have the chance, try reading our reviews of the older hotels, as we include historical facts for you, so as to enjoy reading about the hotels, even if you feel you will never visit.

Transport & Parking

A huge car park, with three disabled bays quiet close to hotels entrance. DO REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOUR CAR to get out at barriers, or face a fine. It’s easy to follow sat NAV directions as well.

Access

Everything is on the level, no stairs to worry about. If needed there are two lifts, card controlled for safety. Plenty of room to move around, never tight anywhere, and you can get to see all you need.

Toilets

Behind reception desk are the toilets, very clean, modern, plenty of room inside.

Staff

All the staff we met were more than friendly and helpful, and we commended those in charge for this excellent service provided for disabled and all visitors. Highest marks possible for this hotels staff.

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