Old Hall Hotel

Hotels
Ensana Hotels
8 (2565 reviews)
The Square , Buxton , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 2565 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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James couple gb
6
OK but not as good as we expected
Pros:

Room was fine

Cons:

Breakfast was very average. Buffet style but uninspired and very little choice
Staff were fairly invisible.
Is the hotel due for a shake-up? It had that feel about it

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
7
Lovely old hotel, needs better staffing.
Pros:

Clean, spacious, comfortably furnished room. Tasty cooked breakfast, with decent strong coffee.

Cons:

Breakfast could have been better presented, eg more choice of breads/pastries and fruit. No lunch offering and Theatre Bar closed, despite the Opera Festival being in full swing and nearby lunch establishments being fully booked. Lack of staff on reception desk - there should have been a telephone/bell for when the desk wasn't manned, rather than expecting guests to go hunting for someone.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Joyce solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Penelope solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Fiona solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely staff. Would come again.
Pros:

Nice breakfast. Quiet room.

Cons:

The bedroom had five steps up to ensuite bathroom which was a challenge as mobility is reduced. Should have been informed. Also the lift got stuck on one floor several times. No late food in bar.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
5
Dissappointing
Pros:

The room was comfortable. Good shower and coffee and tea making facilities.

Cons:

Lack of parking near the hotel could have been made clearer. The staff in the breakfast room and bar were not very friendly or accommodating. At breakfast there was no good morning just a shouted instruction from half way across the room to sit over there! We asked for tea in the afternoon and one of the cups was very dirty. I asked for it to be replaced which was met with a significant huff, no apology and a clean cup almost dropped on the table. After breakfast on the first morning we decided to go elsewhere the next day. We would not stay there again.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Jlpd solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
8
Pros:

Our room was lovely. We were able to park easily

Cons:

The breakfast experience was not great
Items missing from table
Staff seemed to lack enthusiasm and did not smile which was a shame I don’t know if they were understaffed or not morning people.lovely room food good.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller gb
6
Needs a refresh
Pros:

Friendly receptionist and some helpful staff. Hotel is in a great location.

Cons:

Hotel is looking very tired. Antiquated lift and lack of signposting to room made finding room difficult.
Bedroom clean but furniture stained. Shower was luke warm. Window was filthy and had been propped open by a glass - otherwise would not stay open. Bedroom was very hot and despite heatwave, no fans provided.
No food available in hotel at all except a very basic breakfast - no fresh fruit.
Bar frequently not staffed and hotel seemed short of staff in general.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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James extended_group gb
1
It was awful
Pros:

Got moved.

Cons:

Flithy room, steep stairs.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
7
Pros:

Ideal location in the centre of Buxton
Good breakfast
Comfortable bed

Cons:

Very poor Wi-Fi with unreliable signal

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
G
Graham couple gb
7
Very central.
Pros:

Breakfast was great and comfortable room

Cons:

Woudl be better if it served dinner. Meals were elsewhere.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Isabelle solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely weekend
Pros:

Our room (5 ) was one of the recently refurbished ones and was xlnt. It's on a corner so has 2 windows, these had been opened a little to allow a cooling breeze on a really hot weekend, nice touch. The location is absolutely top, next to gardens and opera house. Didn't have dinner but it was being served at the sister hotel next door, the very stylish (and expensive) Crescent. The lounge and wine bar were comfortable. The history. They provided a fan.

Cons:

Breakfast was a bit chaotic sometimes, buffet fryups are never the best, fruit juice running out and there was no fresh fruit.. but the table linen was top notch.. hmmm!
No outside space but the public gardens and slopes made up for it.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Celia solo_traveller gb
7
Fine
Pros:

I know Buxton well and have stayed in other places

Cons:

The breakfast food was overcooked, there was no Marmite in pots and nothing fish on the menu, no kippers nor haddock

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Wendy solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Fantastic location. Interesting hotel room was big and fairly clean but the bed and pillows were very uncomfortable stained and badly fitting

Cons:

Bed pillows fining room was quite poor

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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ALEXANDER solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Wilson solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Closest hotel to the Opera House which we visited twice.
Very good breakfast. Bed was very big and comfortable.

Cons:

Decor was very tired.
We had a very big room overlooking the park with a big bay window, but there were signs of damp on the wall by the bed. Carpets around the hotel haven't been changed for years. We didn't mind but others might.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Benny couple se
8
Trevligt, prisvärt och lyckad vistelse.
Pros:

Centralt läge, sköna sängar och god frukost.

Cons:

Personalen kunde vara mer tillmötesgående. I receptionen var de lite korta i tonen. Personalen i frukost matsalen visste inte riktigt vad de skulle göra och vad som skulle plockas fram ( vi var alltid tidiga till frukosten, kanske var det bättre senare när vi lämnat). De gjorde kanske sitt bästa, de kanske bara var nya på jobbet. Frukosten var iallafall god.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Carol couple gb
6
Pros:

Close to amenities.
Bed was comfortable

Cons:

Tired and run down in places. Room very basic, looked nothing like any of photos on site.
No food service, piano bar closed, breakfast good quality but cold.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee