Fodor's Expert Review Old Hall

The Square, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6BD, England

In a refurbished 16th-century building claiming to be England's oldest hotel and rumored to have once accommodated Mary, Queen of Scots, this hotel overlooks the ornate Buxton Opera House. Rooms are individually decorated in a classic style; two have four-poster beds. The Wine Bar is popular with theatergoers, who stoke up on its hearty dishes; there's also a more formal restaurant on-site.

PROS

  • family-friendly
  • with toys for kids
  • good dining options
  • cool historic building
  • family-friendly, with toys for kids
  • good dining options
  • cool historic building
  • good food in the restaurant
  • historic ambience
  • family-friendly, with picnics to take to the Pavilion Gardens

CONS

  • no private parking
  • decor is a little boring
  • some rooms are a bit plain
  • bathrooms are uninspiring
  • rooms may be a bit chintzy for some

QUICK FACTS

B&B/Inn
HistoricalFamily
Intimate
Central
Local Flavor
$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 01298-22841

HOTEL DETAILS

35 rooms
Rate Includes: Free breakfast

What’s Nearby