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Best Western Buckingham Hotel

Buckingham , A421 Buckingham Ring Road (Show on Map)

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Summary of reviewsThe Best Western Buckingham Hotel is a conveniently located hotel for events at Silverstone, as well as for access to Oxford, Bicester Village and the University of Buckingham. While some guests found the hotel to be slightly remote, there were plenty of amenities nearby and the hotel's parking and short walk to the town center were convenient. The breakfast and dinner options received mixed reviews with some guests finding them excellent and others finding them basic or limited. The rooms were also a mixed bag with some guests praising their spaciousness and cleanliness, while others found them dated and grubby. However, the staff received many positive mentions for their friendly and helpful nature. The hotel's leisure facilities, including the gym and spa, were generally praised, while the pool facilities had mixed opinions. Overall, the Best Western Buckingham Hotel offers good value for money and meets guests' expectations for a three-star hotel.
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The Revival Leisure Club at the Best Western Buckingham Hotel is a top-notch Health Club in the Buckingham region and its surroundings. The Club offers two fully-equipped gyms with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, complete with integrated entertainment systems. After a workout, guests can relax and unwind in the steam room or sauna. Access to the Revival Club is complimentary for hotel residents. The Club features a cardio gym, a weights gym, an indoor pool and a spa pool, providing guests with a well-rounded fitness experience.

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7.4

Good

Location

The Best Western Buckingham Hotel has a great location for those looking for a half-way stop in their journey or a convenient spot to stay for events at Silverstone. The hotel is also well-positioned for access to Oxford, Bicester Village and the University of Buckingham. While some guests found the location slightly remote, there were plenty of amenities nearby including shops, petrol stations and restaurants like Beefeater and McDonald's within walking distance. The hotel offers convenient parking and is a short walk from the town center. Despite some accessibility issues for disabled guests, the location was perfect for many guests who found the hotel met their needs and offered good value for the price.

Breakfast

Guests had a mixed experience with the breakfast at Best Western Buckingham Hotel. Some found the breakfast to be excellent with a great selection of food that was well-prepared, plentiful and tasty. However, others found the breakfast to be average, basic and cold with a limited range of food and overcooked items such as mushrooms and scrambled eggs. Some guests also missed breakfast due to the timing or found it to be too warm. Overall, there was a decent range of traditional English breakfast food with cereal and pastries. The dining/breakfast area was very nice with sufficient electrical sockets. The staff were friendly and accommodating of requests for special breakfasts. The evening meal was also good, although some found the dinner menu to be basic. The breakfast was good value for money, although some felt that 9.00 am was too early for the breakfast buffet to close. On the downside, some guests found the fried eggs too greasy and others missed having nuts and dried fruits for breakfast.

Dinner

The Best Western Buckingham Hotel offers guests a variety of dining options with both breakfast and dinner available. Reviews of the food vary with some guests finding the menu to be basic or limited. However, many rave about the quality of the food, describing it as very good or even amazing. The dinner menu offers some unique options, although some guests note that the evening meals often feature the same choices. While the food is generally praised, there are some complaints about the slow service and lack of drink prices. Unfortunately, the restaurant is closed on Sundays, which may be an inconvenience for some guests. Some reviewers feel that the restaurant is not up to par with other hotel options with claims that the food seemed microwaved or that the choice of food was small. Overall, it seems that the quality of the food at the Best Western Buckingham Hotel is hit or miss with some guests thoroughly enjoying their meals and others left wanting more.

Rooms

The Best Western Buckingham Hotel has a mixed bag of guest reviews when it comes to their rooms. Some praise the spaciousness and cleanliness of the rooms, while others describe them as dated and grubby. The hotel is certainly in need of a renovation with some guests reporting broken lamps, stained linens and rooms giving off a smell of damp and mould. Despite this, many visitors enjoyed their stay, finding the rooms comfortable and well-appointed with nice big beds and modern amenities like tea and coffee facilities. Some rooms lacked basic essentials like hairdryers and ironing boards and others had poor drainage in the bathroom sink. Unfortunately, the hotel does not have air conditioning, which may be a problem during warmer weather. Similarly, guests on lower floors have reported noise issues from the hotel's leisure centre, as well as traffic noise from outside. Despite some negative comments, many guests found their room to be quiet and clean with friendly staff and good breakfast options.

Beds

The Best Western Buckingham Hotel provides a mixed bag of reviews when it comes to their beds. While some guests raved about the comfortable, clean rooms and lovely, comfy super king-sized beds, others complained about two single beds being pushed together or mattresses with cobwebs, damp marks or uncomfortable springs. Many guests had issues with the pillows being too thin or there only being two pillows provided. However, other guests found the family rooms to be spacious with comfortable beds and one guest even noted a great shower in addition to their comfortable room. Some guests were disappointed to receive two single beds pushed together instead of a proper double bed, especially given the high price of £300 per night during events like Silverstone. Despite these mixed reviews, the general consensus seems to be that the beds at the Best Western Buckingham Hotel are comfortable with several guests specifically mentioning the comfort of their bed.

Cleanliness

The cleanliness of Best Western Buckingham Hotel has been a mixed bag with some guests describing the hotel as tired, grubby and dated. However, many guests have praised the hotel for being very clean, spotless even and tidy with clean and convenient facilities. The pool area was reported to be immaculate and some guests even described the hotel as exceptionally clean. While some guests did report dusty rooms and cobwebs on ceilings and walls, others noted that overall the hotel was clean and spacious. If cleanliness is a top priority for you, it may be worth discussing it with the hotel before booking, but generally speaking, the hotel meets expectations when it comes to cleanliness.

Staff

The staff at the Best Western Buckingham Hotel get many positive mentions from guests. Reviews highlight the friendly and helpful nature of the staff with some describing the service as amazing or exceptional. Guests praise the staff across the hotel, from reception to the restaurant and bar areas. The breakfast is described as lovely and plentiful with staff on hand to help when necessary. A few negative reviews mention a shortage of staff, slow service in the bar and restaurant areas and some staff needing more training. However, overall, the staff are described as polite, courteous and professional and the hotel's friendly attitudes make for a pleasant stay.

Spa

Guests of the Best Western Buckingham Hotel can take advantage of the excellent leisure facilities during their stay, including a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. The air-conditioned bay and restaurant serve up delicious food to be enjoyed after a relaxing swim or spa session. Comfortable beds ensure a good night's sleep after taking advantage of the spa facilities and gym, which have been described as excellent by previous guests. Despite one negative comment about a "depressing" spa, most guests found the leisure centre to be good and nice, making great use of the spa, swimming pool and other amenities. Overall, the spa at the Best Western Buckingham Hotel offers guests the perfect opportunity to unwind and recharge during their travels.

Gym

The Best Western Buckingham Hotel offers its guests free access to their well-equipped gym and leisure facilities, including a swimming pool and two gyms. Despite some reports of rusty equipment, the gym and spa facilities received positive reviews and guests found them to be great value for their price. The hotel's location and layout were praised, though some guests with mobility limitations found accessing the leisure club challenging due to the number of steps. Overall, guests were impressed with the quality of the gym and pool, describing them as nicer than those found in other indoor hotels across the UK.

Pool

Guests at Best Western Buckingham Hotel have mixed opinions about the pool facilities. While some enjoyed using the pool, jacuzzi and sauna, others found it disappointing that swimming lessons left limited hours for access. Some described the pool area as clean and spotless, while others felt it was small and lacking views. However, guests did appreciate having access to the pool, considering it a bonus to their stay. Additionally, the leisure facilities were noted as being excellent and good for recreational use, despite opening at a later time than hoped for. Overall, although not every guest had a positive experience with the pool, it seems to have been a worthwhile addition to the hotel for most visitors.

3 Star

The Best Western Buckingham Hotel is a clean, convenient and pleasant three-star hotel that provides great value for money. Guests appreciated the comfortable and clean rooms with some noting it was a nice surprise for a Best Western. Although the hotel was a little dated in its decoration, everything worked and was clean. However, a few guests noted that the bed was uncomfortable or the rooms were hot. The hotel's location was considered great for those attending events at Silverstone. Overall, while basic in its offerings, the hotel was what guests expected for the price and they would stay again.

Yes, Best Western Buckingham Hotel has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Indoor Pool.

Yes, a spa is available at Best Western Buckingham Hotel.

Yes, Best Western Buckingham Hotel welcomes dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Best Western Buckingham Hotel.

Yes, Best Western Buckingham Hotel has a gym.

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