The Travel Plaza is a modern hotel situated in the heart of the East Midlands, 1.5 miles from Desborough and four miles from the historic town of Market Harborough. The hotel offers 32 guestrooms located on two floors and all have modern decor in light colours. Modern amenities include satellite television, direct dial telephones, complimentary wireless Internet, and tea and coffee making facilities. Bathrooms provide power showers, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can dine at the Gurkha Restaurant, which has low lighting and a relaxed ambience. Breakfast is served in the mornings (surcharge) and an Indian themed menu is available in the evenings, which includes specialities such as chicken tikka masala, accompanied by an extensive wine list. Parties are accepted and takeaways are available. Staff at the 24 hour front desk can assist with room service requests, lock valuables in the hotel safe and advise on local amenities and attractions. Business guests benefit from a purpose built meeting room, and free parking is available for those arriving by car. Guests wishing to explore the local area will find Corby and Kettering nine miles away, and the city of Leicester 20 miles from the hotel. The nearest airport is Birmingham International, which is 46 miles away and takes around an hour to reach by car.

Getting there: Skyrail links the airport directly to Birmingham International Train Station and the National Exhibition Centre (NEC). It runs every two minutes from Terminal 1. Trains regularly run to Market Harborough station, which is 3.5 miles from the hotel. Black cabs provide a 24 hour service from the official rank outside the airport passenger terminals. Local buses link the airport to the surrounding district.
Driving directions: When driving to the hotel from Birmingham International Airport, take the following roads: B4438, A446, M6, A14, A6, B576.