🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom
The Stuart
📍 119, London Road, Derby, DE1 2QR
Your stay — The Stuart
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Stuart, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 3rd floor) for reduced street noise. The hotel's proximity to London Road may result in some traffic noise, but higher floors tend to be quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift (elevators) as they can be noisy due to constant use. Also, rooms near the service entrance or rear of the hotel may experience noise from staff and delivery vehicles.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on London Road does not offer scenic views. However, rooms on higher floors may have a view of the surrounding cityscape.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel's location on a main road means some traffic noise is unavoidable. However, the building's concrete floors (as indicated by the lift data) and 3-star rating suggest a solid, mid-range hotel that prioritizes comfort over luxury.
Insider tips
Request a room with a double bed if you're a couple, as the hotel's rooms are primarily configured for single or double occupancy. If you're checking in early, consider visiting the nearby Intu Derby shopping center for a bite to eat or some last-minute shopping before heading to your room.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — The Stuart
free, 1.5 Mbps fibre-optic speed, no login constraints
serves all floors and wings
complimentary digital newsstand, including PressReader, available in-room
check-in from 15:00, late check-out until 12:00 (Mon-Thu), until 13:00 (Fri-Sun) - £20 late check-out fee
available at reception, £2 per bag per day
step-free access to all areas, wheelchair-accessible rooms available, some rooms have adapted bathrooms
on-site parking available, £12 per night, nearby public car park at Intu Derby, £5 per day, no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: £2.50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: £50 advance deposit and £20 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Holy Trinity Church (385 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Rhema Pentecostal Church (496 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Castlefields Church (578 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Osmaston Road Baptist Church (746 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Derbion — 862 m · ~11 min walk
Derby Arboretum — 875 m · ~11 min walk
Great Northern Classics — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Derby Theatre — 844 m · ~11 min walk
Arboretum Playground — 977 m · ~12 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 185 m · ~2 min walk
Jardines — 679 m · ~8 min walk
Station Mini Market — 119 m · ~1 min walk
Derby Train Station — 139 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use bank ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at train stations or tourist spots as they give poor rates.
Contactless cards and Apple Pay/Google Pay are widely accepted; cash is rarely needed except for small independent stalls.
No requirement; rounding up the bill or leaving 10% in restaurants is appreciated but not expected; taxis round up to nearest pound; no tip for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter or espresso from a café or supermarket cafe; roughly £2.50.
Greggs or a supermarket meal deal (sandwich, snack, drink) for about £4.
Pub main course (burger, fish and chips) around £12.
Not a strong street-food area; the Eagle Market has a few budget stalls, but proper cheap eats are café sandwich shops off the main streets.
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Lidl.
Primark and high-street chain stores on St Peter’s Street and in the Derbion shopping centre.
Day bus pass (Arriva or Trentbarton) about £5–6; from East Midlands Airport take the Skylink bus to Derby bus station for about £6.
Pre-book train tickets if arriving from London; eat at pub lunch deals (often £6–8); fill a reusable water bottle at public fountains in the city centre.
Good to know — Derby
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Derby, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Stuart
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 185 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Jardines — 679 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Derby Railway Station → London St Pancras (via East Midlands Railway) or direct to Leeds (Grand Central)
💡 Studio 3 is a 10-minute walk from Derby station: exit north, turn onto Railway Terrace then onto Siddals Road. For London, book advance singles online—same-day walk-up is double. Grand Central to Leeds has no food trolley; bring your own snacks.
East Midlands Airport (or Derby station) → Sunrise Guest House
💡 Pre-book Derby Cars for airport runs; they charge a flat rate. Uber is cheaper for short hops from the station. Avoid flagging down black cabs on Stretton Road—they overcharge.
Stansted Airport (STN) → Grace Guest House, Derby
💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Derby Cars or City Taxis for a fixed price; avoid London Black Cabs at the airport.
Derby city centre stops (e.g., Bus Station or St Peter’s Street) → Studio 3 (closest stop: ‘Western Road’ on route 1 or 2)
💡 Use the Trentbarton app to buy a ‘mango’ day ticket for all city buses. Route 1 runs past the main shopping street; get off at the stop after ‘St Peter’s Church’ when heading west—Studio 3 is a 2-minute walk down Siddals Road. Cash not accepted on most buses except exact change on Arriva.
Derby City Centre (Morledge stop) → Grace Guest House (Kedleston Road stop)
💡 Download the Arriva app for contactless tickets; the route gets packed during uni term times so sit near the front doors.
Derby Bus Station → Derby Guest House (near Uttoxeter New Road stop)
💡 Use the Arriva app for a day pass at £4.50 – covers all city buses.
Derby Bus Station → The Maryland
💡 Routes 1, 1A, or 1C from the bus station to 'The Spot' stop, a 3-minute walk. Tap contactless – cheaper than cash. No direct bus from airport.
Derby Railway Station → Derby City Centre (adjacent to Derby Guest House area)
💡 The station is a 10-minute walk to the guest house; no need for a bus unless you have heavy luggage.
Derby city centre (Bus Station) → Sunrise Guest House (stop: 'Kedleston Road' near Markeaton Street)
💡 Use the 'Arriva Bus' app for real-time tracking. Ask for a day rider if you're making multiple trips—saves cash.
Derby Railway Station → City Centre / The Maryland
💡 Get off at Derby station – it's a 10-minute walk or short taxi to The Maryland. For airport, take the Skylink bus instead; the train doesn't stop at EMA.
East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Derby Guest House
💡 Pre-book with a local firm like Derby Cars to avoid surge pricing at the airport rank.
East Midlands Airport → The Maryland, Derby
💡 Pre-book via Kingsway Cars or DG Cars for a fixed fare around £20–25. Uber is less reliable here; sticks to the city centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at The Stuart?
Request a room on a higher floor (above the 3rd floor) for reduced street noise. The hotel's proximity to London Road may result in some traffic noise, but higher floors tend to be quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Stuart?
Avoid rooms near the lift (elevators) as they can be noisy due to constant use. Also, rooms near the service entrance or rear of the hotel may experience noise from staff and delivery vehicles.
Is The Stuart noisy?
The hotel's location on a main road means some traffic noise is unavoidable. However, the building's concrete floors (as indicated by the lift data) and 3-star rating suggest a solid, mid-range hotel that prioritizes comfort over luxury.
Which rooms have the best views at The Stuart?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on London Road does not offer scenic views. However, rooms on higher floors may have a view of the surrounding cityscape.
What are insider tips for staying at The Stuart?
Request a room with a double bed if you're a couple, as the hotel's rooms are primarily configured for single or double occupancy. If you're checking in early, consider visiting the nearby Intu Derby shopping center for a bite to eat or some last-minute shopping before heading to your room.
What time is check-in at The Stuart?
Check-in at The Stuart is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Stuart have Wi-Fi?
free, 1.5 Mbps fibre-optic speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Stuart?
£2.50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near The Stuart?
Greggs or a supermarket meal deal (sandwich, snack, drink) for about £4.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Stuart?
Day bus pass (Arriva or Trentbarton) about £5–6; from East Midlands Airport take the Skylink bus to Derby bus station for about £6.
Top Attractions in Derby
💡 Climb the tower for panoramic city views (£5 adult, £3 child). Check the website for the limited tower opening days. Evensong services (free) offer great acoustic experience.
💡 Climb the tower for £3—the view over the city and down the Derwent Valley is worth the narrow spiral stairs.
💡 Check the basement gallery for the rarely crowded costume collection or the local archaeology finds. Quieter on weekday mornings.
💡 Climb the tower for a good view over the city—it costs about £4, but the main cathedral is free. Check times as it's occasionally closed for services.
💡 Tower tours cost £5 but are worth it for the panorama. Check the website – tours run on selected Saturdays in summer.
💡 The Joseph Wright gallery on the first floor is the highlight – the lighting in the paintings is extraordinary. Allow at least 90 minutes to do it justice.
💡 Check the basement for the often-quiet military history room—small but packed with detail.
💡 Climb the tower for £7 – 189 steps give you cracking views over the city and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.