Curated luxury hotels in East Midlands

• Easy access to York
• Next to York racecourse
• Kids eat and stay free

The Holiday Inn York, an IHG Hotel, makes the perfect base for exploring historic York and everything it has to offer. It’s a 10-minute drive from the city centre, where you’ve got the grand York Minster, or the famous Shambles – one of the best-preserved medieval shopping streets in Europe. Plus, the hotel’s next to York Racecourse, so it’s a top place to bed down after a race day.

There’s a restaurant for hot buffet breakfasts and dinners. And families are in luck, because kids eat free. The Open Lobby is where friends, family or colleagues all congregate. It’s open 24 hours and there’s an all-day dining menu. There’s a bar with a terrace for al fresco drinks, too. Or, room service is available around the clock.

The rooms have everything you need, from pillow menus and tea and coffee to air-con and free Wi-Fi. Plus, kids stay free when sharing with an adult, so it’s a great affordable option for families visiting York.

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Royal Oak Ramsden in Ramsden offers family rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk and TV, ensuring a pleasant stay.

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The traditional restaurant serves British cuisine for lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy an à la carte breakfast with full English, Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The bar provides live music and a cosy atmosphere.

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The inn features a garden, terrace, outdoor fireplace, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, daily housekeeping service, and free toiletries.

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Located 14 km from Blenheim Palace and 25 km from Oxford Train Station, Royal Oak Ramsden is near attractions such as the Bodleian Library and Sheldonian Theatre. Birmingham Airport is 89 km away. Highly rated for breakfast, staff, and bar.

With a stay at No 38 The Park, you'll be centrally located in Cheltenham, within a 5-minute drive of Cheltenham Racecourse and Pittville Park. This boutique bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Holst Birthplace Museum and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from The Brewery Quarter.

With a stay at The Fat Badger, you'll be centrally located in York, steps from York Minster and within a 5-minute walk of Barley Hall. This inn is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St. Mary's Abbey and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from York City Walls.

With a stay at The Head of the River, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, steps from River Thames and 3 minutes by foot from University of Oxford. This inn is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Blenheim Palace and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Bicester Village.

A stay at Old Palace Lodge Hotel places you in the heart of Dunstable, within a 5-minute drive of Dunstable Downs and TeamSport Dunstable. This hotel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Woburn Safari Park and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Bletchley Park.

Located in Sheffield, Mercure Sheffield Parkway is in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Utilita Arena Sheffield and English Institute of Sport Sheffield. This family-friendly hotel is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Sheffield Hallam University and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Meadowhall Shopping Centre.

Located in Stoke-on-Trent, The Upper House is in a rural location – a 5-minute drive from World of Wedgwood and 6 minutes from Trentham Monkey Forest. This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Trentham Gardens and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Fenton Manor Sports Complex.

With a stay at The Coach & Horses in King's Lynn, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sandringham House and Sandringham Country Park. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Norfolk Coast and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Snettisham Park.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Milton Keynes - Central by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Milton Keynes – a 4-minute drive from National Bowl and 7 minutes from Bletchley Park. This hotel is 16.7 mi (26.8 km) from Silverstone Circuit and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Woburn Safari Park.

Located in Northampton, The Poplars Moulton is a 2-minute drive from Moulton College and 9 minutes from Pitsford Reservoir - Pitsford Water Park. This hotel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Delapre Abbey and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from University of Northampton.

Featuring an on-site bar and restaurant, The George is located in Kirton-in-Lindsey and offers 4-star accommodation in an old coaching inn that dates back to the 17th Century. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Each of the bedrooms feature a TV and a radio, tea and coffee making facilities, and offer an en suite shower. Some of the rooms boast the old coaching inn’s original character, including exposed beams and feature fireplaces.

A full English breakfast is served each morning, and guests can make use of the award-winning restaurant that serves gastro style specials and pub classics.

The George Hotel is located 1.6 miles from the main road A15. From the property guests can travel to Lincoln within 30-minutes by car. Guests are a 3-minute drive from Kirton Lindsey train station. Brigg is 9.8 miles from The George. Humberside Airport is 20 km from the property.

When you stay at The White Swan in Gainsborough, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Green Howe and Riddings Leisure Centre. This inn is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Blyton Park Driving Center and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Ashby Ville Nature Reserve.

With a stay at D'Parys in Bedford, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Bedford Park and 10 minutes by foot from St. Paul's Square. This hotel is 13.3 mi (21.3 km) from Woburn Safari Park and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from St. Paul's Church.

With a stay at The Embankment in Bedford, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Panacea Museum and 5 minutes by foot from Living It Up Performing Arts Centre. This inn is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Woburn Safari Park and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from John Bunyan Museum.

With a stay at Castle at Edgehill in Banbury, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Upton House and The National Herb Centre. This inn is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Warwick Castle and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Shenington Kart Racing Club.

With a stay at The Royal Standard in Ely, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Babylon Gallery and Ted Coney's Family Portraits. This inn is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Waterside Antiques Centre and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Jubilee Gardens.

Located in Knutsford, The Golden Pheasant is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Tabley House and Tatton Park. This inn is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Anderton Boat Lift.

Located in Sale, Belmore is within a 10-minute drive of EventCity and Trafford Centre. This inn is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Old Trafford Cricket Ground and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Old Trafford.

With a stay at The Bell at Stow in Cheltenham, you'll be a 2-minute walk from Fosse Gallery Fine Art and 7 minutes by foot from St. Edward's Church. This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from St Nicholas Church, Lower Oddington and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Cotswold Motoring Museum.