Palace Hotel & Spa

Like to work-out as well as chill-out? A spa break at the Palace Hotel & Spa will be right up your street. Its well-equipped health and leisure club has everything you need to support your fitness – and all amid this historic hotel’s elegant surroundings. 

Crush your goals at the light and airy gym. Kitted out with the latest equipment, everything you need is here, including cardio machines to boost your heart rate and weights if you’re into pumping iron. A fitness studio offers classes such as body burn, boot camp, cardio strength and core, and all for just a small extra charge (from £3). 

Like to work out in the fresh air? Go for a run in Pavilion Gardens, Buxton’s 23‑acre Victorian park. Just beyond that lies The Slopes, a landscaped hillside designed by the famous gardener Sir Joseph Paxton, offering scenic climbs and sweeping views across the town. If you want to stretch your legs a little further, Buxton Country Park is around a 20‑minute walk from the hotel. 

Is there anything nicer than getting glammed up for a cocktail and an elegant evening meal after a day spent spoiling yourself? We don’t think so. Luckily the Palace Hotel & Spa is home to some decadent dining spaces that let you do just that.

The Dovedale Restaurant

Recently refreshed and full of old-school elegance, you’ll find a wide choice of classic British favourites and global flavours, all served with beautiful views over the gardens and grounds. Start your morning with a freshly prepared buffet breakfast, featuring a hearty full English breakfast as well as lighter continental options. 

The Lounge Bar

Time for a tipple? This is exactly what a hotel bar should be. Whether you’re here for a spa day and fancy a quick drink before you leave or you’re looking for a place to settle in for the evening, the Lounge can give you what you’re craving. Watch some sport on one of the large TV screens while sipping hot and cold beverages and indulging in light meals and snacks. 

It does, and it’s a beauty. Guests can take a dip in the stunning 14m indoor pool, complete with historic surroundings that make every swim feel a little bit special. 

It sure does. The Palace Hotel & Spa offers 122 bedrooms, each with cosy beds, period charm and everything you need for a comfortable stay. Room categories range from Classic Doubles and Executive Lexx rooms right up to Spacious Suites, giving you plenty of choice.

All rooms come with free Wi‑Fi, tea and coffee‑making facilities, flat‑screen TVs, and ensuite bathrooms, with upgraded room categories offering extra space and enhanced features.

It is. Although the hotel dates back to 1864, the team works hard to balance its heritage character with modern accessibility. There are ten accessible parking spaces, two accessible bedrooms, along with ramp access at the rear of the building.

However, the pool has ladders to climb into the pool and the ladies changing room and beauty department are upstairs with no lift access. 

You can check in anytime from 3pm. Hotel checkout is by 10am from Monday to Friday, and by 11am at weekends. Check your booking confirmation for full details.

You’ll find it on the hill above the railway station, set in five acres of gorgeous gardens. Because it’s right in the heart of beautiful Buxton, there’s shopping and sightseeing right on your doorstep. The Pavilion Gardens are just a short stroll away.

Want to stay in a little piece of Buxton’s spa history? The Palace Hotel & Spa has been a landmark of the town since 1868. The grand old dame was built during Buxton’s Victorian heyday as a fashionable spa destination, designed by architect Henry Currey, who also worked on the nearby Buxton Crescent.

Over the decades, the Palace has hosted royalty, dignitaries and travellers from around the world, earning a reputation as one of the town’s most iconic buildings. Its striking façade, sweeping staircases and period features are still very much in evidence today – but you’ll also find lots of modern comforts, too.

It is. Along with children’s menus, the hotel offers family rooms featuring one double bed, two single beds and a sofa bed – ideal if you’re bringing the little ones. Children are welcome to enjoy the pool (under‑16s must be supervised by an adult), and the only restriction is that under‑16s can’t use the gym.

There’s also plenty nearby to keep families entertained. A must‑see highlight is Poole’s Cavern and Country Park. This impressive limestone cavern is considered one of England’s finest show caves – and you’ll agree when you see those spectacular formations shaped over millions of years!

Time to pack their little doggy suitcase, because well-behaved pooches are welcome at the Palace Hotel & Spa in double or twin standards and compact double rooms. They can snuggle up next to you in the lounge bar, or sit outside to enjoy the garden.

Fancy a game? While there’s no course on‑site, the Palace Hotel & Spa has partnered with Cavendish Golf Club, an 18‑hole gem that regularly features in the UK’s Top 100 lists. Guests can enjoy 15% off green fees, or 15% off a round at the club’s state‑of‑the‑art indoor golf facility, where you can play virtual versions of world‑famous courses. Just mention you’re staying at the hotel when you book.