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Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton

4.0 star property

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A large, historic building with multiple wings, a central courtyard, and a parking area.
A grand staircase with ornate railings and a chandelier, leading to a second-floor balcony with a balustrade.
Indoor wedding
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white walls and large windows.
A cafe with round tables and cushioned chairs, a menu board, and a window view of flowers and greenery.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Palace Road, Buxton, England, SK17 6AG
  • Place, The Crescent
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Buxton Opera House
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Pavilion Gardens
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a wardrobe, and a patterned carpet.

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(58 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds

A bathroom with a toilet, a towel rack, a shower, and a bathtub.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A bathroom with a toilet, a towel rack, a shower, and a bathtub.

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with a dark-colored blanket, a patterned wall, and a bedside lamp.

Compact Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(77 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a seating area with a chair and a small table.

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a small round table, a sofa, a chair, and a desk with a lamp.

Executive Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite

A living room with a television, two sofas, a dining table, and a chandelier.

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Double Room (1 Double Bed)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room (1 Double Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton

This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a health club, and a snack bar/deli. Housekeeping is available on request.
Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton offers 186 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Buxton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open select days.
The breakfast at Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Buxton Baths. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus 2 bars. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Indulge with body treatments, deep-tissue massages, or manicures and pedicures at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and spaciousness
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Buxton Baths and 5 minutes by foot from Devonshire Dome
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 2 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 172 square feet (16 square meters) and includes conference space. A sauna, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton. Parking is available for a fee.

This Victorian Buxton hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Dovedale Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 5 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12 to 15 for adults and GBP 6 to 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dovedale Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 172 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1868
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 50.00 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12 to 15.00 for adults, and GBP 6 to 10.00 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 5.00 per day
  • Pet deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10 per night
  • Pool fee: GBP 6.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Palace Buxton
Palace Hotel Buxton
Barcelo Buxton
Buxton Hotel Palace
Hotel Palace Buxton
Britannia Palace Hotel
Britannia Buxton & Spa Buxton
Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa Hotel
Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa Buxton
Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa Hotel Buxton

Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 106 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1013 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found my stay very enjoyable and the location of this hotel is really good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, grand hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ideal location for Buxton town centre and walks. Dog friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely brilliant place to stay! Staff fabulous and friendly. Room amazing! Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was all good breakfast not to bad rooms in desperate need of up dating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good selection for every taste. Helpfull and pleasant bar staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful old hotel with attentive staff, both at the bar and on reception. A very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room size, lovely reception area, great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely breakfast comfortable bed but room easily gets hot when the sun shines in .Needs air con in all rooms .We stayed in the past & it was hot then
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pet friendly and staff were so helpful. Great location to explore Buxton and surrounding areas. £5 parking per 24 hours was very reasonable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand hotel in the middle of the town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renāte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but comfortable and clean room. As it is historic and old building atmoaphere was incredible, but it wont have the new big windows in the room etc. But beautiful, comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely and clean the room staff was amazing definitely going bk
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, warm, comfortable and quiet, excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, however one of our towels was dirty but staff replaced this immediately. Our room didn’t have a window which was unexpected as nowhere when booking did it say this might be the case, felt quite claustrophobic. Excellent location and lovely hotel overall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff fantastic room very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Can’t fault my stay at all, room was much bigger than I thought. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room . Pillows a bit hard. Great location. Decent breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was all good. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Blayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over all pleasant stay staff very helpful and friendly hotel was nice the publicity areas bar reception etc clean in good condition bedrooms ok warm and clean only downside shower was to small for me personally and although a huge carpark i went out on Sunday when I returned no park spaces at all not sure if was being used by none residents if so maybe the hotel need to reserve some
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The cooked breakfast was nice. Staff absolutely lovely except from one person in the main reception who booked us in (looked and sounded like they did not want to be there - could have been having a bad day). Clean, tidy rooms. Showers worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed very comfortable. Room clean. Dated bathroom. Breakfast had a great selection with a cooked breakfast, meats, cereals and porridge.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

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