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Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns

4.0 star property
Inn in Derby with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Bar (on property)
Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden
Exterior
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Blue Jay by Marston's Inns in Derby offers a quality retreat with beautiful gardens, a comfortable bar, and a restaurant serving delicious meals. Guests appreciate the convenient in-room WiFi, free self parking, and the staff who consistently provide attentive service.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - single
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - single
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Linville Close, Derby, England, DE21 7HX

What's nearby

  • Pride Park Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Derby Arena - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Derbyshire County Cricket Club - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Elvaston Castle - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Donington Park Racing Circuit - 14 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cornishman - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Jay - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns

Upscale inn
A garden, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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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 8.75 for adults and GBP 2.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

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
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 8.75 for adults and GBP 2.50 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 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
Blue Jay Marston's Inns Derby
Blue Jay Marston's Inns
Blue Jay by Marston's Inns
Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns Inn
Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns Derby
Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns Inn Derby

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns located?

Situated in Derby, this inn is within 2 mi (3 km) of The Derby Conference Centre, Pride Park Stadium, and Derby Arena. Elvaston Castle and Elvaston Castle Country Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 459 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 459 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 459 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 459 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 459 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was enjoying our stay until the morning Breakfast was disgusting I’ve also go a blue light card that gives me 20% off food all day was told wasn’t allowed to use it yet I had used it the previous weekend for food and breakfast and another marathon inns in derby kings highway far better establishment Also wen I complained about the breakfast the woman working that morning was rude and never apologised I WILL NEVER STOP HERE AGAIN BARE IN MIND IVE STOPPED THE 3 TIMES NOW ILL NEVER GO BACK
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trin'e

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was greeted very welcoming amd polite couldnt be more helpfull had a lovely bath amd a good night sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to motorway
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maxim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a good place and good size room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Gemma Louise

There were hairs on the bed and in the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hywel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Previously stayed on a number of occasions for BSB and World Superbikes. Will be booking again next season
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stayed at this hotel alot ive always been on top floor i asked to be allocated upstairs got told no. I now have a rash thats getting worse, i pay for when i go to a hotel, downstairs in this hotel is an hostal and like i said i pay for my hotels
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such amazing value for money. Very impressed, so clean and bed incredibly comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice pub
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Maxim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Did the job fine for our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

MR Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location for business. However there was a lot of traffic noise all night
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Excellent stay

Great location just off the ring road. Rooms on opposite side of road to pub, hence, no noise All rooms exactly the same, clean and comfortable excellent for my business trips
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great lodge type hotel with a pub/ restaurant and 24hr mcdonalds on its doorstep. We stayed here 2 nights as a family for a trip to alton towers and were very comfortable. Didn't realise rooms had air con so was a great bonus given the hot weather in September. Great value and will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Usually good has been for a while good staff and managers
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

Value

Good price, comfy, good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and quiet

Clean room in good condition. Good location with restaurants and Mac Donald’s near by. Easy access to motorways. Quiet nights sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

floyd

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

Great value

Good value stay at a clean, accessible hotel with a reasonable pub/restaurant attached. The telly didn’t work properly but as I was only there one night I couldn’t be bothered to change rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice modern property and rooms were very spacious and clean. Secure entry into the building and very quiet at night despite being opposite a McDonalds drive thru. Only negative was the bed, it was rock hard and therefore very uncomfortable for me personally.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff allowed us to check in earlier and pick up our keys before going off to a family gathering an hour away. Quiet, comfortable rooms with tea and coffee facilities in the room. Basic but perfectly fine for an overnight. Reception is in the Marston's pub next door which also provides breakfast, evening meals and nightcaps if required.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
What is exactly stated on the site. Clean and tidy but very little to do while staying at the hotel which is the only issue I have
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Unable to go .Cancelled after cancellation period.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Functional and convenient.

Functional, convenient and reasonably comfortable. It was very cold when I stayed and the heating took a very long time to warm up the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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