Leonardo Hotel, East Midlands Airport
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The 4-star Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport sits just outside Nottingham, offering a straightforward, well-connected stay for athletes travelling to the AoC Sport National Championships 2026, with easy access by road on race weekend.
Arriving here feels calm and uncomplicated. The exterior is modern and purpose-built, and inside you’ll find a bright, spacious lobby with plenty of seating to relax, stretch, or catch up with teammates. The atmosphere is quiet and organised, making it easy to settle in, recover, and keep your focus on race prep rather than logistics.
Your stay is on a bed and breakfast basis, giving you a solid start to race day. Breakfast is served buffet-style with options that suit athletes, including cereals, fruit, eggs, breads, and hot items to fuel up properly. The on-site bar and restaurant offer simple evening meals, and there are additional dining options within a short drive if you prefer to eat out or stick closely to your usual nutrition routine.
The hotel offers a compact fitness area that’s useful for light movement, stretching, or loosening off travel stiffness rather than hard training sessions. It’s ideal for keeping legs ticking over or doing gentle mobility work pre- or post-race. There are also comfortable communal areas where you can sit quietly, hydrate, and recover between event commitments. While there are no extensive spa facilities, the overall setup supports rest, routine, and low-stress downtime across the championship weekend.
Rooms here are clean, modern, and well soundproofed, helping you switch off properly at night. Comfortable beds, blackout curtains, and walk-in showers support quality sleep and recovery, while practical layouts make it easy to organise kit, nutrition, and race essentials without feeling cramped.
Hotel Highlights
• Straightforward road access to Nottingham and the championship venues
• On-site gym for light mobility and recovery-focused movement
• Quiet, soundproofed rooms designed for uninterrupted sleep
• Athlete-friendly breakfast to support early starts and race-day fueling
• Convenient airport-side location for easy arrivals and departures
Rooms
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Twin Room
This room has two separate single beds.
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Twin Room
This room has two separate single beds.
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Twin Room with Half Board Included
This room has two separate single beds and is on a half board basis, where your breakfast will be served at your hotel , and the evening meal will be served at the University of Nottingham.
Location
Key Distances
• Start/Finish Line (AoC Sport National Championships): approx. 20.6 mi | 30–35 mins drive – direct road route into Nottingham.
• Athlete Village / Expo: approx. 20.0 mi | 30–35 mins drive – easy access for registration and briefings.
• East Midlands Airport: approx. 0.6 mi | 2–3 mins drive – ideal for early flights or late arrivals.
• East Midlands Parkway Train Station: approx. 4.5 mi | 10–12 mins drive – useful rail link into Nottingham.
• Nearby Attractions: Donington Park (5 mins drive), Nottingham city centre (30 mins drive), Attenborough Nature Reserve (25 mins drive).
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