Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton

Hotels
Britannia Hotels
7.4 (14255 reviews)
Palace Road , Buxton , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Beautiful building
Helpful staff
Cons:
Miserable reception staff
Tired rooms
Inconsistent breakfast quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.79
Some rooms seemed dated and in need of refreshment.
Service
7.76
Staff were generally helpful, but there were some inconsistencies in reception staff.
Location
7.8
Hotel is in a prime position for visiting Buxton.
Room Quality
6.75
Some rooms were too small or cold, though upgrades were offered.
Amenities
7.28
Facilities are adequate but additional charges for dogs and pool use were unexpected.
Value for Money
7.24
Offers decent value with Groupon deals, but some services had extra charges.
Food and Beverage
7.29
Food quality is generally good but breakfast could be improved.
Overall Experience
8.26
Overall a great stay with several good points, despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 14:17

Property Description

Luxurious Victorian Charm
Experience the grandeur of The Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa, located in the heart of Buxton. Indulge in a refreshing swim at the hotel's swimming pool or pamper yourself at the on-site beauty salon.

Modern Comforts and Convenience
Enjoy the blend of Victorian elegance and modern amenities with comfy rooms, a restaurant serving delectable dishes, and convenient parking facilities (additional cost).

Ideal Location for Leisure and Adventure
With the Cavendish Golf Club just 800 meters away and easy access to explore The Peak District's natural beauty, The Palace Hotel Buxton offers the perfect base for your leisure or adventure-filled getaway.

Book now to immerse yourself in luxury and convenience at The Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa.

Important information:

Please note that pets are not allowed in the Superior Twin Room, Superior Double Room, Suite and Superior Family Room.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MAN

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 14 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and costs GBP 7 per 24 hours.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 5 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 14255 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.79
Service: 7.76
Location: 7.8
Room Quality: 6.75
Amenities: 7.28
Value for Money: 7.24
Food and Beverage: 7.29
Overall Experience: 8.26
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Matthew couple gb
9
It was a real pleasure to stay at the Palace and I would thoroughly recommend if visiting Buxton.
Pros:

Comfortable room and friendly obliging staff. The hotel itself is magnificent and worth the stay for the sumptuous building alone. Great swimming pool and sauna facilities enjoyed by all.

Cons:

Payment to use the pool and sauna is not included in the room price.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location of the hotel

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Chloe couple gb
10
Excellent value for money with everything you could need!
Pros:

Great location, really clean and beautiful!

Cons:

Smart TV’s would be a great investment.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Erika solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Excellent staff on reception, lady was very helpful and efficient.

Cons:

No shampoo or shower gel in the room.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Norman solo_traveller gb
7
Enjoyable!
Pros:

Jane in reception excellent. Went out of her way to be helpful. The pool was good - but strange having to pay for it on a daily basis as an extra.

Cons:

Some plugs and sockets round and some square - as a result unable to use standard lamp and fan. Windows fixed so that could not be fully opened which made room very hot in the heat wave conditions - really needed to be able to open window fully.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Linda solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller gb
8
Beautiful from the outside but needs some work inside
Pros:

The hotel was in a good location for where I was working.

Cons:

The rooms were very tired especially the bathrooms the shower head was full of limescale and didn’t work properly.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
8
Comfortable, relaxed and worthy of a repeat visit.
Pros:

It proved that elegant town centre hotels can still deliver a sensibly priced package.

Cons:

Slight misunderstanding re room cleaning. Options could be better explained when checking in.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Anthony solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

A splendid Victorian hotel in a great location ||||||||My room was comfortable, but unfortunately tucked away at the back of the hotel with a restricted view - and a constant loud humming day and night, which I think came from the exhaust of the air conditioning plant.

Cons:

Room location - but I think the hotel was full because of the Buxton festival.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Caroline couple gb
9
Very comfortable stay in this grand old hotel.
Pros:

Very comfortable & spacious room with excellent facilities.
Lovely view of Buxton from the window.
Comfortable bed.

Cons:

It would have been helpful if the curtains had been drawn closed during the day, as the south-facing room was a bit too hot to sleep comfortably. Luckily I found the fan in the wardrobe which allowed us to get sleep.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
2
Very badly maintained room
Pros:

Location - adjacent to station and very close to the town and all the Buxton Festival events.

Cons:

Very poorly maintained hotel. Serious problems with plumbing in my room. WC did not clear when repeatedly flushed. When bathroom wash basin emptied, water flushed back through plug hole in adjacent bath. Kettle had damaged switch (potentially risk of electric shock?). Impossible to open window but probably deliberate as would have danger of falling through it. Wanted to tell reception but always busy. Astonished to learn late on second day that rooms are not serviced unless service requested on evening before (not told this when checked in but wasn't expecting the problems).

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Stainforth solo_traveller gb
10
Exceeded expectations. Will come again.
Pros:

The location in the centre of Buxton could scarcely have been more convenient.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
7
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Jonathan solo_traveller gb
8
Cons:

Water didn't drain properly out of bath

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Gareth solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Dennis couple gb
10
Will stay here again when next in Buxton.
Pros:

Lovely historic building. Breakfast fine.staff good.

Cons:

The view out the rear from our room was grim but spent most of our time out so with the curtains drawn in the evening no issues.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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june solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Have been many times its a beautiful building never had a complaint some off the bedrooms are a bit tired but I suppose that's the character of the palace !!

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller gb
8
A lovely hotel with great facilities and comfortable rooms
Pros:

The facilities are excellent. I particularly like the bar and other seating areas to work in and the outside area is very pleasant

Cons:

I did have an issue with the free wifi in the room which prevented me from working in private

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
8
A memorable experience.
2026-07-22 via Nuitee