Cathedral Quarter Hotel - Derby, Derby ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

16 St Marys Gate, Derby, United Kingdom, DE1 3JR

Cathedral Quarter Hotel - Derby offers 38 individually designed rooms and features the 'Opulence' restaurant, making it a premier choice in the award-winning Cathedral Quarter area. This 4-star hotel provides free Wi-Fi and caters to both leisure and business travelers with its central location near various cultural venues and dining options.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Cathedral Quarter Hotel - Derby are designed for comfort, featuring flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee-making facilities, and complimentary toiletries. The hotel offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern elegance, and select rooms include a suite configuration.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options include the hotel's 'Opulence' restaurant, offering a range of dishes crafted from local ingredients, while nearby establishments such as The European, and Slug & Lettuce provide additional culinary variety. The Cathedral Quarter boasts numerous cafes and eateries popular for their vibrant dining scene.

Culture & Leisure

The Cathedral Quarter serves as a hub of culture and leisure, with events like Derby Feste and numerous bars and pubs for evening entertainment. Cultural attractions such as the Derby Museum & Art Gallery and the Museum of Making add to the appeal of the area.

Transportation & Accessibility

Cathedral Quarter Hotel - Derby is easily accessible via the Derby Bus Station and enjoys proximity to direct rail services reaching cities like London and Birmingham. Parking options are available at nearby multi-storey car parks, as well as secure spaces for bicycles.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

Max:

2 persons

14 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

16 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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King Room

Max:

2 persons

18 m²

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1 King-size bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Derby500 m

Airports

East Midlands (EMA) 25.0 km

Nottingham (NQT) 34.2 km

Train

Derby Train Station 1.5 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“The cooked breakfast was absolutely good, offering a range of options that fueled my day perfectly.” view full review

Charming Comfort

“The room was not only clean but also exuded a unique charm, making my stay wonderfully cozy.” view full review

Limited Parking Spaces

“Though there were only a few parking spaces available, I was fortunate to find one right in front of the hotel, which was a huge convenience.” view full review

Impressive Shower

“The shower had an excellent pressure that made for an invigorating experience, perfectly setting the tone for my mornings.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Car park
Handicap parking
Safe deposit box
Concierge desk
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Lift
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Room features

Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

16 St Marys Gate, Derby, United Kingdom, DE1 3JR

Map view

16 St Marys Gate, Derby, United Kingdom, DE1 3JR

City landmarks

Museum

Derby Gaol

690 m

Stadium

Pride Park Stadium

2.4 km

Midland Road

Midland Railway War Memorial

1.4 km

Pride Park

Derby County Football Club

2.2 km

Shopping Area

intu Derby

1.0 km

Park

Markeaton Park

2.6 km

The County Ground Nottingham Road

Derbyshire County Cricket Club

1.3 km

Market

Eagle Market

620 m

1 Bridge Street

Saint John The Evangelist Church

740 m

Park

Darley Park

1.6 km

Darley Park Old Chester Road

Derby Hydrangeas

1.4 km

Gallery

The Headless Cross

680 m

11 Old Blacksmiths Yard

Anvil Gallery

690 m

117 London Road

Holy Trinity Church

1.1 km

Mall

Cathedral Quarter Derby

700 m

Rose Hill

Derby Arboretum

1.9 km

Markeaton Park

Famous Trains Model Railway

1.8 km

96-102 Pear Tree Road

Derby Hindu Temple

2.0 km

Middleton Top Near Carsington Reservoir

Pennine Bridleway National Trail

2.1 km

Church

Saint Matthew's Church

2.3 km

Nearby

Church

Derby Cathedral

180 m

Gallery

Derby Museum and Art Gallery

240 m

Museum

Pickford's House

570 m

Church

St Mary's Church & Parish

490 m

Church

St Peter's in the City

470 m

Church

St Marys Bridge Chapel

540 m

Agard Street

Derby Police Museum

580 m

Markeaton Brook

300 m

Gallery

Derby Ram

400 m

Gallery

Banks Mill Studios

580 m

Restaurants

Thai Dusit

120 m

8 Bold Lane

The Sanctuary at Derby Cathedral

100 m

18-19 Iron Gate Derby Cathedral

The Palfrey

340 m

7 - 9 Old Blacksmith's Yard Sadler Gate

The European

150 m

22 Iron Gate

Revolucion de Cuba

280 m

The Old Institute 9 The Strand

Cool River Cafe & Patisserie

170 m

Bold Lane Sadler Bridge Studios

Derby Sports Bar

210 m

1 Queen Street

The Kitchen

290 m

47 Sadler Gate

Bistrot Pierre

410 m

18 Friar Gate

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

60%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Great location

Lovely service

Small rooms

Tired hotel appearance

6.0/10

Guest rating

Rooms

5.0

Location

7.0

Service

6.3

Dining

5.0

3.5/5 based on 939 reviews

#24 of 28 hotels in Derby based on Tripadvisor

Stephen

United Kingdom, February 2024

5.0/10

The hotel had very good quality rooms but with major issues such as a tiny size, broken plug rendering it unusable, and hideous decorations. The main bedroom was unpleasant with stained and uncomfortable beds. The facilities were a disappointment as the restaurant and bar were unexpectedly closed, although the breakfast was good.

Rooms

5.0

The room was extremely small and uncomfortable with various maintenance and cleanliness issues.

Service

7.0

The staff were friendly and helpful, except for an overcharging incident.

Location

6.0

The location was convenient, close to shops and restaurants, but the hotel itself seemed worn down when moving away from the main hallway.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing, with overpriced and subpar food.

Facilities

5.0

The overall hotel facilities were below expectations and the closed restaurant and bar were a major letdown.

John

United Kingdom, November 2023

6.8/10

The hotel is located in an excellent spot with easy access to the shopping center. The rooms are small and would benefit from repairs, but it's very quiet being on the 1st floor at the rear of the hotel. The service was great, with an amazing building and location. The dining experience was okay but could improve in terms of variety. The location is superb for exploring Derby on foot, although the hotel shows signs of wear when moving away from the grand hallway.

Rooms

5.0

The room I stayed in was very, very small with no radiator. When closing the bathroom door, my knees would touch it while sitting.

Service

8.0

The service provided was just lovely.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is excellent, being so close to the nicer end of Derby town.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was okay, with room for improvement in the variety offered.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities could benefit from some investment to improve the overall experience.

Great location

Small rooms

Jennifer

United Kingdom, November 2023

5.0/10

The hotel has a lovely inner courtyard but was marred by pigeons and scuff marks in the room, making it feel more dark than airy. The service lacked communication and readiness for morning offerings but parking was convenient for large vehicles. The location is peaceful but lacks certain attractions. The dining experience left much to be desired compared to other establishments in the area.

Rooms

5.0

The room faced the inner courtyard, which, despite being covered in pigeons and pigeon poo, had a wonderful appearance. However, the room itself was marked with scuffs and could benefit from a fresh coat of paint, giving a more dingy feel than the promised light and airy atmosphere.

Service

5.0

I had to go downstairs to ask for permission, and the staff member muttered that it was not her job, a response I encountered repeatedly. However, I appreciated the ease of parking right in front of the hotel, especially since we were in a big campervan.

Location

6.0

The location is in a quiet area of town which may attract some visitors, but personally, I would have preferred paying more for a better experience. The small provincial outback town had its charm but lacked certain amenities and attractions.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience left me vaguely unhappy, deterring me from further meals at the hotel. The food was below par compared to other nearby hotels, falling short of the standard I expected. However, the breakfast service was top-notch, rated as a 10/10.

Facilities

5.0

The hotel's facilities were subpar compared to similar establishments, lacking some desirable features and amenities.

quiet location

dingy room