Archive: May 2021. This article describes the hotel’s reopening and the discount announced under its former operator. For current offers, see Buxton Crescent Hotel.

The restored Buxton Crescent Hotel opened in 2020. After a pandemic closure, it was scheduled to reopen on 17 May 2021.

The Grade I listed Crescent was restored as a hotel and spa in a long-running regeneration project.

The photographs below show the hotel and spa.

In 2021, the former operator Ensana announced a 10% discount for Derbyshire residents on qualifying directly booked stays and restaurant dining, excluding drinks, plus 15% off spa shop products. The offer and its conditions were reported at the time and may no longer apply.

The 2021 announcement said pandemic restrictions could initially limit access and the offer’s use.

A look inside:

An aerial view of Buxton Crescent and the town A blue-lit indoor pool An outdoor pool beside the hotel Buxton Crescent illuminated at night A guest in the thermal pool A blue-lit pool beneath arches The hotel bar A table set in a dining room Two massage beds in a treatment room Guests on heated loungers A wood-panelled sauna Two chairs in the salt room A wood-panelled sauna A corridor between spa rooms A hotel bedroom A hotel bathroom A bedroom under a sloping ceiling A four-poster bed in a hotel bedroom A freestanding bath by a window A hotel bedroom with a desk An attic bedroom

An indoor pool beneath skylights

Councillor Barry Lewis, then Leader of Derbyshire County Council, said in 2021: “The Crescent really is the jewel in Buxton’s crown and I’m proud of the county council’s involvement in this complex conservation and regeneration project spanning many years to restore this Georgian gem to its rightful status as a luxury hotel and spa. It’s been a difficult year, not least for the tourism industry, but with demand for staycations sky-rocketing, Buxton Crescent is set to be a huge draw to the Peak District for people looking to get away – and we’re pleased Ensana has recognised the local investment by offering a discount to Derbyshire residents too. The hotel really is flying the flag for economic recovery in Derbyshire, providing employment directly and indirectly through contracts with local businesses and I wish Ensana every success in this new chapter in the history of the Crescent”.

Anne Jenkins, then Director for England, Midlands and East at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, added: “Thanks to National Lottery players, we’re very proud that we have made a significant investment in the regeneration of Buxton Crescent. Buxton is a town brimming with history, and this beautiful hotel will allow the local community and visitors from far and wide to discover its fascinating heritage, as well as boosting tourism and the local economy.”

In 2021 the hotel was described as having 81 bedrooms and suites, a restaurant, a bar and a spa with eight treatment rooms and three pools.

High Peak Borough Council’s 2017 account listed £23.8 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund towards the restoration. Historic England and the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership were also among the funders.

Derbyshire County Council contributed £13.4 million and lent the developer £11.39 million. A 2025 report said the loan and accrued interest had not been repaid as of June that year. Following the sale of the hotel business, the council said in December 2025 that its original loan had been fully repaid.

For current stays and offers, visit Buxton Crescent Hotel.

Photo credits: © Ensana Buxton Crescent Hotel / Perowne International