Overall the experience was good. We were going to a concert at the Buxton Opera House, so timing was important midweek, and the hotel and staff were good. The hotel decor was not as I anticipated, pictures and posters everywhere - obviously somebody's personal taste, but not what I expect in a hotel. None the less we had a peaceful and enjoyable stay.

Liked: We enjoyed our stay - room was clean although appeared a little tired. Food and service were excellent!
Disliked: Decor was a bit whacky - our room was like an art gallery of John Travolta.

Very enjoyable stay; staff were very helpful and friendly.

Value for money

Liked: The room was clean and good value, located close to the Town centre
Disliked: The hotel is very tired and there is no breakfast option but I knew this before I booked

Good

Liked: Had a bar and the location was fine, the room was decent as I was only there for work so it was fine for me
Disliked: All taps were running hot water no cold water

For the price we paid...

Liked: A lovely warm room with a bathroom.
Disliked: The mattresses was a little springy but we overcame this by sleeping on top of the quilt.

Poor

Liked: A warm room with basic comfort
Disliked: Sheets and linen probably unchanged for several generations, towels that have been used and unchanged.

Good value for money

Liked: All fine .. just ex locals visiting family / friends Cheap room but clean and tidy

Good

Good

Just about adequate but I?m...

Liked: Unfortunately there wasn?t a food option at the Buckingham, neither for breakfast nor evening meal. We found that the breakfasts at the Miltons? Tap (public house in town centre) was very good (other options are available). The words ?you get what you pay for? apply, most definitely, to the Buckingham Hotel. It?s cheap and it does the job as long as you don?t have high expectations. My room was a reasonable size (bigger than I expected) and the bed was comfortable. I slept very well. The room was not too hot or too cold and the shower in the en-suite was good. I enjoyed walking through the park (Pavilion Pleasure Gardens) into town each day and managed to take some beautiful photographs too. Very convenient for going out for the evening without having to drive. The Derbyshire Peak District is exceptional. Castleton is definitely in the most stunning location and is highly recommended.
Disliked: A refurbishment is long overdue. The first impression of the front of the hotel is worrying. Inside we were booked in by a man dressed in threadbare clothes (including shorts in January). It didn?t look very professional at all.

Good

Liked: Location was excellent and price was good. As mentioned in other reviews, the Buckingham has seen better days but was clean, warm and comfortable.
Disliked: There is no lift.