The Bank House Hotel
Uttoxeter's former bank, now a town-centre hotel
About this hotel
The Bank House Hotel occupies a Georgian building built in 1777 for Thomas Hart, right in the heart of Uttoxeter's town centre, with Uttoxeter Racecourse within walking distance and Alton Towers a short drive away. The hotel retains original features including a fine, unsupported oak staircase, and the 17 individually decorated en suite rooms give the stay a character distinct from a chain hotel. A full English breakfast is served each morning except Mondays in a restaurant that houses the building's original bank vault, a genuine talking point rather than a themed gimmick. Free private parking is available on site, a useful detail given the town-centre location, and the whole of Uttoxeter's shops and market-town life sits within easy walking reach.
- Free parking
- 17 individual rooms
- Town-centre location
- Historic oak staircase
Our take
This hotel suits families who want genuine town-centre character and walkable access to Uttoxeter's own attractions, including the racecourse, alongside a short drive on to Alton Towers. It works less well for families wanting rural quiet, given the town-centre setting, though the free parking removes one common drawback of staying in the middle of a market town.
- ✓Book a room early during racecourse event weekends, since Uttoxeter's own calendar can affect availability alongside waterpark demand.
- ✓Ask to see the original bank vault in the restaurant, a genuine historic feature rather than a themed addition.
- ✓Confirm breakfast days ahead of your stay, since it is not served on Mondays despite being included the rest of the week.
Why we love it
- Original 1777 Georgian building
- Restaurant in the old bank vault
- Free parking in town centre
- Walking distance to the racecourse
Why guests love itGuests at The Bank House Hotel often mention the novelty of a restaurant built inside the original 1777 bank vault, a detail that makes the stay memorable beyond its convenience for Alton Towers. The town-centre location and walking distance to Uttoxeter Racecourse suit families wanting to explore the market town itself rather than just pass through. The free parking is regularly noted as a welcome surprise given how central the hotel is within Uttoxeter.