Holiday Inn Doncaster A1 (M) Jct 36

There’s a gym and a decent restaurant and bar here, if that’s what you’re after. The location just off the motorway is handy, though the car park is a short walk away up some stairs, so anyone who struggles with stairs should be dropped at the entrance. My room was warm and clean but could do with some care. I also missed having a bedside lamp and a power socket. Otherwise, it’s a standard Holiday Inn.

Breakfast was enjoyable, with plenty of options, and they made vegan sausages when asked. The room was comfortable and had what we needed, and the location suited our plans perfectly. Dinner was disappointing. The staff didn’t know the menu allergens, and the meal arrived dry and overcooked. It felt like a very basic microwave or deep-fried dinner. I’d recommend the hotel and breakfast, but not dinner at the restaurant.

The staff were lovely, the room was excellent, and I slept really well. Breakfast came with the room, had a great range, and they kept replenishing the food so nothing ran out. Check Booking.com and the other sites for prices. I paid £63.00 for a double room with breakfast.

28/2/26. Don’t park here. While I was attending a wedding, someone tried to steal my car. They were stopped, but the thief or thieves assaulted them and rammed their car, which was written off. Staff know these incidents happen and said it’s a regular occurrence. There’s no CCTV in the car park, and the police didn’t arrive.