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Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with full-service spa and bars/lounges

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Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a spacious layout, ornate columns, and a stunning chandelier.
Experience the grandeur of the Palace Hotel's elegant entrance, flanked by lush hedges and beautifully manicured lawns.
Conference room with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and arched windows, ideal for presentations and meetings.
Stunning lobby with sweeping staircase, ornate railings, and elegant chandelier.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a classic bar area, plush seating, and elegant moldings.

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 3.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 3.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Compact Double Room

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Compact Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 3.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Buxton

Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa places you steps from Devonshire Dome and within a short 5-minute stroll of Buxton Baths. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with access to the sauna and steam room. The restaurant, Dovedale Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, gym and sauna. 172 square feet (16 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Buxton hotel, you'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Peak District National Park.

What's nearby

  • Devonshire Dome - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Crescent - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Buxton Opera House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pavilion Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Poole's Cavern - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Seasons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Railway Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Buxton Tap House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa

Victorian hotel with full-service spa and bars/lounges
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 centre and 2 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 172 square feet (16 square metres) and includes conference space. A sauna, spa services, and a library 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
  • 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
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa offers 186 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English

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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)

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

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1868
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Safe

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10 per night.

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. 

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

What is the cancellation policy at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 31 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa on 18 Aug 2025 start from AU$141.46, 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.

Is parking available at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

Yep, Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa has an uncovered self car park for GBP 5.00 per day.

Is there a spa on site at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa have a pool?

Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa has an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool.

Does Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa serve breakfast?

Yep, guests highly rate the full brekkie here! Available on weekdays between 7 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

No, Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

Dogs are welcome at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa, with food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa?

There isn't one on site, but Cavendish Golf Club is a short 19-minute walk away.

Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness

Living on faded glory, but good value

It’s a lovely building, but the rooms are a bit run down, and service a bit lacking. . Having said that, it is marvellously cheap, and very conveniently located in the centre of Buxton.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Jayne

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We dont really have a complaint ... just a couple of comments. When we stayed it was a glorious day with record temperatures and the blossoms in the trees where in full bloom. Everything was great and the staff were friendly and helpful. Comments We had what i thought on entry was a compact room due to size, i attended reception and asked if i could pay extra for a standard and was told we were in a standard already - it did seem small. SO ... we paid for an upgrade to a Junior Suit, it cost £40 extra but to be fair it was fabulous. The bar closed at 10:30 on a hot spring evening with plenty of guests still looking to enjoy the weather and sit outside or in the bar. Breakfast finishes at 930 which i think is early for a location that has a more "mature" clientele. Checkout is 10:00am which again i think is early. Most hotels are 11:00am with an option to noon. Finally - the lift is scary ... i know its old. I get it. So am i but the lift creaks more than i do. As i started with not complaints .. just comments. Overall the stay was great and we are already looking to come back in the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly with superb staff. Lovely location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very handy for the venue, food in the restaurant at breakfast and dinner was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have used this hotel several times over 25 years. Yes the rooms are a little tired but overall still good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Public area in the hotel are very nice but the rooms are pretty dated for the price. Also parking and use of the spa was at additional cost which is annoying given the cost of the rooms. Buxton overal is a lovely place to visit though!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were not warm or friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really pelase with this hotel and got it for a good price at the time. would stay again.

6/10 Okay

Colin, Milton Keynes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Looks impressive externally and lobby. Rooms dated with dark decor. No housekeeping provided. No shower mat provided so had to use towel on floor. Beds comfortable. Relatively quiet. Dinner service good and quick
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was nicely presented, clean and the staff were very helpful. The room itself was a little shabby and in need of some updating. Some items were mismatched and the toiletries were terrible, but everything was clean and the beds were comfy. Dinner was nice and the service was quick. The lady in the lounge bar who brought our coffee was absolutely lovely - couldn't do enough for us. I wish I'd thought to get her name. I'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farrel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Bryony

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at the Palace Hotel in Buxton and, unfortunately, left feeling disappointed. While the building itself holds undeniable historic charm, it’s clear the property has seen better days and is in need of serious attention to bring it back to its former glory. The biggest letdown was the dining experience on our first night. We both ordered the pork belly, which arrived smothered in a beige-orange sauce that overwhelmed the entire dish—any other flavours were completely lost. The restaurant appeared understaffed, and our drinks didn’t arrive until we were nearly finished with our mains. To their credit, the staff did comp the drinks due to the delay, but the overall experience put us off dining there again. The dessert, a cheesecake, seemed to be cut from a tray and was cloyingly sweet, with little depth of flavour. The room itself was unremarkable. We’d booked a double but were given two singles pushed together, topped with a thin mattress cover that did little to disguise the gap or add comfort. The room and adjoining bathroom were dated, and the bathroom’s extraction fan was not strong enough to deal with moisture properly. All in all, the hotel has potential, but it’s clear that it's currently coasting on its once-grand reputation rather than delivering a genuinely comfortable and enjoyable experience. We'd recommend spending less and stay at the local Premier Inn which we've found to be a standardised comfortable stay that is good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tuson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
While not desperately in need of a refurb the hotel could definitely do with an update/modernising. It currently has a very end of Empire feel to the place. Parking is chargeable. The pool and leisure facilities are chargeable. The bed was possibly the most uncomfortable bed I’ve ever attempted to sleep on. Positives? It was cheap and clean, so from that point of view it was exactly what I was after.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, loved my stay, staff is super friendly, and an excellent price! Congrats I will be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stated after an event at the Opera House. Room was clean and comfy. Buffet breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Beautiful building, lobby and bar very good, room basic, bath needed replacing, the room was extremely hot and the window would only open a couple of inches it was unbearable in the night, radiator was off but pipes boiling.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay was absolutely beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025