Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel near Peak District National Park

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Staircase
Meeting facility
Indoor wedding
Exterior
Indoor wedding

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

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)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Compact Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(63 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Buxton

In historical district.With a stay at this Buxton hotel, you'll be steps from Devonshire Dome and a 5-minute walk from Buxton Baths. Pump Room and Buxton Opera House are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Devonshire Dome - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Crescent - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Buxton Baths - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Buxton Opera House - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pavilion Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Buxton Station - 2 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pavilion Gardens - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Redwillow Buxton - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seasons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Green Pavilion - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pavilion Gardens Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa

4-star Victorian hotel near Peak District National Park
Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa 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 Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa. Parking is available for a fee.

This Victorian Buxton hotel is smoke free.

  • 186 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 172 sq ft of conference space
  • 16 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1868
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa 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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa to the airport?

Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa is 23.6 mi (44-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

As of Dec 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa on Dec 9, 2025 start from $65.53, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa.

Does Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 12 and 15.00 for adults, GBP 6 and 10.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 5.00 per day.

Does Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa have a pool?

Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa features an indoor pool.

Does Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body treatments, body wraps, and body scrubs.

How close is Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa to downtown Buxton?

Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa is 0.2 mi away from Buxton.

Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1004 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good central location to Buxton. Impressive building, but a little ‘tired’ inside. Shame that guests have to pay to park.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tired and run down

Amazing building but room was tired and sparse
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Apart from very loud noise at 7am in the morning everything else ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel. Friendly staff, breakfast was awesome, we took our dog and she able to sit with us in the conservatory at breakfast.. happy days ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Very convenient location. Staff great except for the bar service, once again. Even saw one guy pour his own drink out of frustration!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gareth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
All is fine. And the hotel is good value for money. However if you’re unlucky enough to have a room facing in, you have the noise of fans 24/7.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eunice Pamela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Norm

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel good menus
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb Hotel.

Superb from start to finish. A huge grand building with Superb decor throughout. Lovely friendly staff. Clean fresh exceptionally well equipped bedrooms, all freshly and modernly decorated. There are beautifully kept grounds with ample outside seating. The Palace is perfectly located within Buxton, for all amenities, sightseeing, pubs, restaurants and cafés. There is also ample parking at the hotel. An absolute must!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

JulieAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely view, but poor breakfast.

Large room with excellent views over Buxton. Car parking great value at £5 for 24 hours. The room needed updating and refreshing. Difficult to fill the kettle, due to the tap position. The kettle had water in, from the previous guests. We paid extra for breakfast, which wasn't worth it. No fresh fruit only tinned in sugary syrup. No vegetarian choices, ended up with beans on toast, which was luke warm. Would stay again, as we have family in Buxton, but wouldn't pay extra for breakfast, not worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable room and bed. Handily placed for town centre
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Val

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giles

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is abit dated and over priced but all together not to bad
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Graham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking was impossible despite booking 3 months ago at a premium price. Will not be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Variable facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely poor experience, I offered feedback to hotel who showed no interest in our terrible experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025