Description
Location
This highly traditional hotel is located at the heart of the spa town of Buxton, surrounded by picturesque parklands. The immediate vicinity offers numerous shopping facilities, entertainment venues, bars and restaurants as well as Buxton's opera house. Public transport links (situated 100 m away) offer great opportunities for those wishing to explore the surrounding area. Situated close to the hotel, the town's railway station offers good links to other towns and cities. Manchester Airport is around 39 km away from the hotel, while Liverpool John Lennon Airport is about 80 km away and East Midlands Airport is approximately 89 km away. Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield can be found around 94 km away, Blackpool Airport is about 123 km away and Birmingham International Airport is roughly 110 km away.
Facilities
The hotel was built in 1868. Guests have a choice of 122 rooms, including 4 suites, 8 single rooms and 80 double rooms, located in two 3-storey buildings with lifts. English-speaking staff at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops as well. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a TV room and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park for a fee. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a childcare service, medical assistance, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a hairdresser and a coin-operated laundry. Travellers with bicycles can make use of the on-site bicycle storage area for a fee. Complimentary newspapers are available. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.
Rooms
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and have a double bed or a queen-size bed. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. Valuables can be securely stored in a safe. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. There is also an ironing set and a trouser press. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-accessible rooms can also be booked. The hotel has family rooms, non-smoking rooms and 1 smoking room.
Sports/Entertainment
The indoor and outdoor pools are ideal for exercise as well as relaxation. A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. For guests who wish to keep active, cycling/mountain biking and golf are available. Sports options available to guests include aerobics or, for a fee, a gym. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, massage treatments and a solarium. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2024. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 124971
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a café and a bar. The non-smoking restaurant provides high chairs for children. A wide variety of dishes are served at all three main mealtimes. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner as a set menu. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers special catering options.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.
Features
Aerobics
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Public Areas
Airport
Aqua Aerobics
Archery
Badminton
Balcony
Banana Boat
Bar
Basketball
Bathrobes
Bathroom
Bathtub
Beach
Bicycle storage
Bodyboarding
Breakfast Buffet
Bridge room
Brunch
Buffet Dinner
Bus Stop
Business Center
Central Heating
Cloak Room
Coffee/ Tea Maker
Conference Room
Connecting Rooms
Credit Cards - Mastercard
Credit Cards - Visa
Currency Exchange Service
Diners Club
Dining Area
Direct Dial Telephone
Disability-friendly bathroom
Dishwasher
Elevator
Fitness Facility
Fridge
Games Room
Garage
Golf Course
Golf Putting Green
Gym
Hair Dryer
Harbour
HiFi
High Chair
Housekeeping
Internet
Internet Access
Kettle
Late Check-Out
Laundry Service
Living room
Massage
Medical Service
Mobile Phone Network
Newspapers
Non-Smoking Area
On Shuttle Route
Outdoor Pool with Fresh Water
Parking
Radio
Room Service
Safe in Reception
Sailing
Sauna
Shower
Smoking Rooms
Squash
Steam Bath
Sun Terrace
Supermarket
TV
Table Tennis
Tennis
Terrace
Theatre
Water Skiing
Wheelchair Accessible
Wi-Fi
Canoeing
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