Name: Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns
Address: Commercial Road, Derby, England, United Kingdom, Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.4

Guest reviews

8.4

Very good

Based on 1,301 verified reviews

What guests think

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Across recent reviews, Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns is praised for friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and a convenient location for East Midlands Airport, Donington Park, and motorway access, offering straightforward value for short stays.

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10

Tracey

Mar 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was great very clean and comfortable

6

Jonathan

Feb 21, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was lovely. Staff in the pub not great refused to add 20%discount to our food cost extra

4

Robert

Jan 29, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was dirty, bathroom had the leftover hair from someone shaving ,toilet was dirty,hair in the bed ,no soap in dispensers,probably the worst hotel I’ve stayed in for a while

6

tim

Jan 20, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was in good condition. Only problem was the fumigation with toxic choking air freshener coming from the room opposite when the cleaner decided to do that.

10

Karen

Jan 16, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic value. Friendly check in staff. Accessible to the motorways. Only 20 minutes from East Midlands Airport

Commercial Road, Derby, England, United Kingdom

Location

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 1 mi (1.7 km) from Elvaston Castle Country Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Elvaston Castle.

The Derby Conference Centre(1.5 miles)

Pride Park Stadium(1.5 miles)

Derby Arena(1.6 miles)

Elvaston Castle(1.6 miles)

Elvaston Castle Country Park(2.2 miles)

The Roundhouse(2.3 miles)

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From 14:00 to 23:00

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, though parking is limited.

Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 8.75 for adults and GBP 2.50 for children.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. There are also elevators available.

The property is located in Derby, approximately 2.3 km from The Derby Conference Centre and within a 15-minute drive of the University of Nottingham and Donington Park Racing Circuit. Public transport options are available nearby.

Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns

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