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
The Bank House Hotel is the characterful option for an Alton Towers trip: a Georgian building in the centre of Uttoxeter, built in 1777 as the town's first bank. Its 17 en suite rooms are individually decorated, parking is free, and the restaurant still houses the original bank vault. A full English breakfast is served daily except Mondays. Guests rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 407 reviews.
- ✓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.