Old Hall Hotel

Hotels
Ensana Hotels
8 (2506 reviews)
The Square , Buxton , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Slow service
Food quality issues
Cleanliness in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.58
Some areas of the hotel were tired and needed attention.
Service
8.55
Overall, the staff were lovely, but there were some issues with responsiveness.
Location
9.09
Location was excellent and central to everything.
Room Quality
8.04
Comfortable rooms, but some lacked curtains.
Amenities
8.07
Good facilities but inconsistent hot water in the shower.
Value for Money
7.53
Food did not meet expectations for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
7.08
Food quality was disappointing, particularly during Christmas dinner.
Overall Experience
8.05
A pleasant stay overall with a few issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 05:35

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Elegant Rooms with Period Features: Experience a blend of history and luxury in our spacious rooms with traditional decor and modern amenities, including free Wi-Fi and satellite TV.

Award-Winning Dining and Wine Bar: Indulge in a delicious full English breakfast and sample a variety of beverages and snacks at our popular wine bar.

Rich History and Prestigious Guests: Stay at the Old Hall Hotel, a historic building dating back to 1576, where Mary Queen of Scots once experienced the healing properties of Buxton’s famous spa water.

Book your stay now at the Old Hall Hotel and immerse yourself in the rich history and charm of Buxton.

Important information:

Please note that only on-street parking is available. This is offered at a discounted rate by the hotel.

Please note that no extra bed can be accommodated in the standard double rooms.

Dogs are only allowed in the Classic rooms, subject to availability. When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of GBP 20 per night applies.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MAN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 6 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for £5 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2506 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.58
Service: 8.55
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.04
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 7.53
Food and Beverage: 7.08
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Samantha solo_traveller gb
10
Comfortable, perfect location, friendly staff and great food.
Pros:

Great location in the heart of Buxton. Full of history, quirky wonky floors. Great staff and a lovely menu, great value.

Cons:

Nothing not to like. You can’t change a period property.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Soraya solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The room, the beds and the location

Cons:

Slow service in the restaurant during dinner and breakfast time... It took the staff a long time to replenish breakfast

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Jayne couple gb
6
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Denise couple gb
9
Had a lovely stay, room very nice, great location opposite park.
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
8
Really enjoyed our stay it’s our 3rd time and will stay again
Pros:

Great location, delicious breakfast

Cons:

Needs a bit of uplift, fixings are a tired and worn but still comfortable

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Teresa couple gb
8
Lovely room, with a beautiful pavilion opposite and a few places to eat.
Pros:

Our room had a beautiful four-poster bed, the facilities were good, and everything was very clean throughout our stay.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Nicola solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Excellent location and really friendly staff
Great breakfast
Really comfy bed

Cons:

Rooms are looking a little tired and could do with a lick of paint

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Ronnie solo_traveller gb
3
Would never stay here again
Pros:

Breakfast, location, bed was comfortable

Cons:

Far too hot, had to prop window open with box, we complained and was given a fan that just blew the hot air around. We were in room 13 and there was generator type of thing right next to the window that was totally load and none stop so didn't get much sleep, we videod the noise is you would like to hear it

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Adam solo_traveller gb
7
Old hotel in name and content
Pros:

Location in the town centre, managed to park Infront of the building but on busy days it's pot luck as it is a public parking area.
The buffet breakfast was really good with quality cooked ingredients.

Cons:

The room and bathroom were extremely tired, with aged furniture and needing fresh paint and carpets.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
10
A very enjoyable stay, great staff, excellent breakfast and the perfect location.
Pros:

Full of character and old charm.The bed was very comfortable and the room was very nice and clean.

Cons:

The stairs and landings needed a bit of a clean.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Jayne couple gb
7
Great place with some very old quirks to the building and great location
Pros:

Location was great easy to find

Cons:

Breakfast was poor
The staff didn’t re stock bread yogurt sauces butter bakery items , the chef wandered off with the sausage and bacon for 8 minutes and only when. He saw me waiting did he realised that he had left them somewhere

There were no plates for hot food and the staff seemed very unaware of service

They need more training and a supervisor

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller gb
5
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Ibrahim solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
8
Excellent, through no thanks to yourselves
Pros:

So, Booking.com didn’t pass on my booking to the hotel, apparently a common problem of late!!!!
Luckily, the hotel had a sister hotel next door which after a panic was able to accommodate me for the mistakes of Booking.com computer system 😢

Cons:

Not having a reservation thanks to Booking.com

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Smedley solo_traveller gb
10
Memorable, convenient to the Opera House and great customer service
Pros:

Full of character and Alastair always provides great service

Cons:

Na

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Michele couple gb
4
Poor
Pros:

The location of the hotel was great, right in the centre of Buxton and opposite a big park.
The outside of the hotel is lovely.

Cons:

The whole hotel could do with a really huge makeover. Everywhere was shabby, the carpets were paricularly horrid.
The dining area was acceptable, although very outdated.
We were on the top floor where there is a huge hole in the ceiling going up the stairs. Our bedroom had obviously had a leak from the roof as the wall was stained over the window. The lino on the bathroom floor not fitted properly.
The toilet in the en suite was not clean,plus a dirty cleaning cloth had been left on the bath. Biscuit crumbs over the dressing table.
Had to ask for reception for handsoap and milk!!
Parking was extra, which should be included in the price.
Evening meal was ok, even though one main course was forgotten and had to be asked for. It was then brought out 15mins after the other main meals. The staff were very apologetic and we were not charged for the one meal that had been brought out late. The restaurant wasn't busy!!
Breakfast wasn't good, overcooked dry bacon and sausages, not very good quality. some of the food cold even though it was under a heat lamp. Cups old and stained.
The staff did their best and it could be an amazing hotel if some money was invested in it.
The Elemis toileteries are a nice touch, but more attention needs to be paid to the basic things.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Lynda couple gb
8
Overall a very pleasant oldy world hotel with pleasant and helpful staff. Very good central location
Pros:

Location was excellent.
All usual facilities in room and breakfast was good

Cons:

Room and furniture was a little tired and needed updating

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Adrian solo_traveller gb
1
Extremely shabby hotel with no bar never anyone on reception
Pros:

The shower

Cons:

Absolutely Everything else

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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william james couple gb
7
GOOD
Pros:

ROOM

Cons:

POOR LIFT

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
7
Warm and friendly but dated
Pros:

It’s clearly an old building, and I’m afraid it’s gone past being quaint and actually looks tatty. The services - staff, food, and the welcome are warm and first class. Our room - 33 - the bathroom was clean but the bedroom was very dusty and neededed a good clean. While it’s old - there are some tweaks that would brighten and make it feel fresh like better furniture and new curtains.

Cons:

room 33 needed a good dust and hoover

2026-05-20 via Nuitee