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Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton

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

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Exterior
Staircase
Indoor wedding
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Food and drink

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(52 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Compact Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Compact Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Twin Room

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

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

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Buxton

In historical district.Within a 5-minute walk of this Buxton hotel, you'll find Buxton Baths and Devonshire Dome. Pump Room and St Ann's Well 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 - 3 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pavilion Gardens - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Seasons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Redwillow Buxton - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Green Pavilion - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Railway - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton

4-star Victorian hotel near Peak District National Park
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.

  • 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
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.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton to the airport?

Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton is 24 mi (52-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton on Apr 26, 2026 start from $80, including 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 Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton have an airport shuttle?

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

Does Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton, 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 Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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 Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton?

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

Does Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton have a pool?

Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton features an indoor pool.

Does Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, body scrubs, and mani/pedis.

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

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

Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a bad place to be fair. Radiators need bleeding. 2 in room, one didn't work. Freezing outside but room was warm enough. Very organised and staff were good. Bar prices not out of the way. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Toby

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Never coming back. From check in it was a disappointment - having to pay for car parking on top of the room is insulting just as you get there. Also having checked in online i had to check in again when i got there. Theroom was small and difficult to get to with our luggage. Room was dirty - one of the mugs had lipstick marks on it, shower was filthy Pillows - so thin and no second pillows available. Window didnt really open so far too warm. Never again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

All good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the staff were friendly and efficient. The staff member working the bar until late on Saturday 10th Jan was brilliant! Fun friendly and polite!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice as got an upgrade. Hotel itself lovely and lots of interesting rooms and games like pool, darts, scrabble. Arrived to a customer arguing with the staff complaining he couldn't have dinner at his preferred time due to coach parties. The coach parties appear to take precedence over day to day guests and as we'd booked half board were disappointed that it was a buffet system and more disappointed that while we were fine that we have to be seated later after the coach parties had eaten, that there was not much food left. It was fine for the price we paid and I would stay there again but would book room only and eat out next time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cant check in until 3pm...Surely not all rooms, in a big hotel and in January get cleaned at 2.55pm? Some would have been available.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Robyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very small and was only provided with 1 bath towel between 2 people. The way it’s listed on hotels.com implies that the health and leisure is included with the hotel, when it’s actually a building within the hotel separate, where you have to pay to get within, that is for anyone not just hotel guests. When we arrived at the spa we was told to go upstairs and then got sent back downstairs by the person upstairs. Never even got to go to the spa in the end
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent value for money. Friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast and room plus lovely little bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel. 3rd time staying there and i hope it won't be the last. It exudes a grandeur and charm of a time gone by. Feels full of history. The staircase is magnificent. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

The whole purpous of our stay was for a pre-booked treatment at the spa
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel looked fantastic. Unfortunately a large wedding party took over the entrance lobby and stairs for pictures just when everyone was booking in so a massive queue. Recommend an events manager to deconflict timings of main booking in guests. Later the bride used the main corridor to the restauarnt and bar for photos causing another large queue. If you are booking a stay be aware you will be charged for car parking inthe hotel car park even though you are a resident. Suggest increase the daily room rate and make resident parking free as it just angers guests. Add an extra person on reception at arounf 4pm when everyone is told to bookin. The queue was out of the entrance, not a great start. Finally if you advertise yourselves as a hotel and Spa it helps if the Spa is open for guests on a Sunday if they are staying for a weekend. No availability on the Saturday either despite the staff just sat chatting. Very poor look. A fantastic vista and beautiful old hotel with the stay spoiled by these issues. Hope the feedback help you to improve.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Not a 4 star hotel. Everything feels budget from the moment you arrive. Cheap tat in the entrance, all looked cluttered and mismatched. Asked to pay for car park and spa. We chose not to use the spa after reading reviews once checked in. Food was some of the worse we’ve eaten. Dinner - served watery packet soup. Cold cheap cod fillet. Vegetables that looked as though they’d been cooked for hours. The pudding was served with custard that you could see through. Breakfast was awful, cheap basic buffet food. Only white sliced cheap bread, we did ask for brown or granary and told they only serve white. Most of the Buffet serving trays were empty. We had asked if they would be restocked and told no as breakfast service was ending. This was 09:15am with Breakfasts advertised till 10:30am on a Sunday. The orange juice tasted like water. We left swiftly and headed to Buxton for Breakfast. Staff all very helpful but sadly this lovely historic building is being run on the cheap and it shows. To be in Buxton and have Harrogate water bottles in Hotel room it feels Elite hotels really are missing the opportunity to support local. Such a shame as the location is amazing.
Surely Buxton Water when staying in Buxton
Budget wardrobe and ironing board. More student digs that 4 star.
Toilet floor
Years in bathroom floor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gerard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A reasonable price. The small room is fine and is a lot cheaper. A very good choice at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unfortunately the first room we were allocated smelt of cigarettes, the receptionist was very apologetic and allocated us another room. This room had not been made up properly as there was only one towel and the tea and coffee had not been replaced. As there was no phone in the room I had to go all the way back down to reception to get towels. Staff were very friendly. The room was adequate but bathroom was very dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were courteous and the room up to a good standard. The breakfast though was not up to standard- we arrived in the dining room at 9am and the hot breakfast buffet was virtually non existent and the coffee machine very poor. Also we felt the one man in the dining room had too much to do on his own
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very impressed! Very clean great price much recommended, will return
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in good shape, but as soon as I used Expedia, someone tried to use my credit card fraudulently and my card was cancelled.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Josh

Worse room I’ve ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was basic but clean and tidy. The wardrobe was too small for a full length dress and the tv was fixed in a manner that meant it could not fully face the bed. The staff were friendly and the bar was reasonsbly priced. The Victorian building was very impressive. The worst part by far was the limited Dinner menu, Buffet or, Fish and Chips, Gammon and chips or Burger. This was at £30 a person. My starter of Ravioli( 5 pieces) was dry and tasteless, the fish and chips looked and tasted like a budget motorway service effort. Very disappointing. We skipped all further meals and ate at the Restaurants and pubs in the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfy and clean,our only moan is the fire alarm kept going off in the early hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025