What tourist attractions can I walk to from the Derby City Centre Premier Inn hotel?

You'll be surrounded by some of Derby's most famous attractions when you stay at our Premier Inn Derby City Centre (Riverlights) hotel. We’re close to the Cathedral Quarter – a paradise for shoppers – as well as Derby Theatre, Derby Cathedral, and the Derby Museum and Art Gallery. The historical Silk Mill is also only about 10 minutes away on foot too!

What are the Derby City Centre Premier Inn hotel restaurant's opening times?

Our Thyme restaurant serves breakfast from 6:30am to 10:30am on weekdays, and from 7am to 11am on weekends. We’ll be dishing up tasty evening meals between 5:30pm and 9:30pm from Monday to Saturday, and from 5:30pm to 9pm on Sundays.

Are there Accessible rooms at the Derby City Centre Premier Inn hotel?

Yes, Accessible Double rooms with a wet room are available at our hotel.

Can I check in early?

Early check-in is available from 11am for an additional fee, and this can either be booked online or at reception (subject to availability).

Do you have rooms with a view at this hotel?

Yes! Get more out of short breaks in Derby by booking a room with a waterfront view (subject to availability).

Derby City Centre (Riverlights) hotel

(1092 reviews)

Next to the Derby River Gardens, just a short walk away from Derbion mall and Derby Theatre

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Chargeable offsite parking

Rooms with a view

Air conditioning

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Restaurant

Free Wi‑Fi

Exterior of Premier Inn Derby City Centre (Cathedral Quarter)

Parking at Premier Inn Derby City Centre (Riverlights) hotel

There is no on-site parking available at this hotel.

Chargeable off-site parking is available nearby at Derbion Basement Centre Car Park (DE1 2NQ) for a discounted rate of £8 per 24 hours. Please register your vehicle via the tablet in the hotel reception to receive the discount. Please note that access to the car park is closed between 01:30-06:00 Monday to Friday and 3:30-06:00 Saturday and Sunday.

Alternative parking is also available at Siddals Road car park (DE1 2PY), at £4.95 for 24 hours. This is a NCP open car park and payment can only be made via the app.

Our rooms

Standard Double

A super-comfy bed, blackout curtains, a powerful shower and free Wi-Fi – our double rooms have everything you’ll need for a great night’s sleep.

Free Wi-Fi

Tea & coffee facilities

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Standard Double with a view

A great view, a super-comfy bed, blackout curtains, a powerful shower and free Wi-Fi – our double rooms have everything you’ll need for a great night’s sleep.

Free Wi-Fi

Tea & coffee facilities

Powerful shower

Desk

Vanity area

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Disclaimer: Features, layouts, room sizes and designs may vary by hotel and location.

Restaurant

Depending on your selected hotel and dates you stay, we will be offering different breakfast and evening options.

Mornings have never been so tasty! Build your own breakfast and fill up your plate with freshly cooked favourites like bacon, sausages, eggs and hash browns – plus a tasty selection of veggie and vegan options – and continental delights like fruit, cereal and freshly baked pastries. Plus, when an adult orders a Premier Inn Breakfast, up to two kids eat breakfast for free**

Reviews for Premier Inn Derby City Centre (Riverlights) hotel

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29 Oct 2025

Jo E

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"Brilliant hotel"

What a fabulous experience again. Came to celebrate my daughters birthday and attend a show one of the evenings. The room was clean and tidy and comfortable but what made our weekend was Charlotte and Nicole who made a fuss of my daughter and looked after us so well. Also a big thankyou to the chef who gave my daughter a crochet cat as a happy birthday present.

05 Oct 2025

Culture20926998583

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Couples

"Horrible check in"

Used premier inn frequently over many years this was the first time I had encountered the digital check in process. Didn’t have a qr code with my booking so after arriving late at night after a long drive had to negotiate this, with no staff around, the finding there were no room cards left! Eventually a member of staff from the restaurant got the emergency card for the room but we couldn’t have two which meant if one left the room the other would be left in darkness as the card operates lighting. Very disappointing but otherwise room, bed and breakfast was up to standard.

01 Oct 2025

Railteacher

Kirkbymoorside, United Kingdom

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"Faulty Towers joke hotel"

Arriving at the hotel I was presented with large screens that look like they have come from a fast food outlet. I was told that I had to use them to book in. I attempted to retrieve my booking and it didn’t work. I was then directed to the book in desk, upon which I was told my company booking for three nights wasn’t valid. I was offered to pay personally for the three nights or get someone from my company to come to the hotel and pay. I walked out and WILL NEVER USE A FAST FOOD CHAIN PREMIER INN AGAIN. My company has put out a note to ALL employees not to use Premier Inn Hotels. You have just lost a lot of business

27 Sep 2025

zanna n

London, United Kingdom

Trip Type:

Family

"Improvements to be heard and made"

Overall very nice lil hotel. This is second time me and my 2 young boys who have allergies. This hotel needs to serve variety of milks, not only cows and soya, and have better lighting. Family room needs some soert of plugh in night light for night toilet trips. This time i had to go to the shop and buy oat milk for my son,i left it on the counter for other customers and noticed atleast 3 customers going for Oat milk. I mentioned to the manager upon our last visit and it wasnt taken into consideration. Also it would be nice if FREE FROM items could be introduced,or atleast upon booking option to choose it,so hotel knows that allerfic client is arriving,to have time to prepare. Corridors are very dark,being epileptic there should be an option to chose closer to stairwell/lift room instead of for 5mins walk corridors. Self check in-might be a great idea ,but i personally prefare to be greated by staff and ask questions if needed.

11 Sep 2025

Si405

Walnut Creek, California

Trip Type:

Solo travel

"Great location if you’re visiting Derby and the surrounding area"

Great location on the river and a very short walk to the shops and a stupendous amount of nightlife. It’s a Premier Inn so you pretty much know what you’re going to get and this one did not disappoint. It was clean, comfortable and affordable. There was a line to check in on a Saturday evening but the online check in helped move things along. They have a restaurant in the hotel that looked great but I didn’t get a chance to try it.

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You’ll have the best places to visit in Derby on your doorstep when you stay at our Premier Inn Derby City Centre (Riverlights) hotel. We're right in the heart of the city centre, meaning you can walk to pretty much every main tourist attraction in this part of town. Derby Theatre and Derbion shopping centre are both under a 10-minute walk away, or why not relax on the riverbank at the Derby River Gardens nearby? If you’re getting around Derby using public transport, the nearest bus stop is only about a three-minute walk away along Morledge Road or if you’re flying into East Midlands Airport, we’re just a 20-minute drive away. Head back to our in-house Thyme restaurant for some mouth-watering meals and classic pub grub after fun days out in Derby, before enjoying a great night’s sleep on a super-comfy bed. Plus, up to two children can enjoy a free breakfast when an adult orders a Premier Inn Breakfast or Meal Deal.

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Phone: 0333 234 6462

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