Britannia Adelphi Hotel, Derby Suite

We stayed here Friday 14th February 2025 with a Caledonian holidays trip. We have stayed a few times before & definitely noticed some improvements have taken place. We had no issues checking in & staff were friendly & polite. It smells like an old building, but IT IS an old building! Breakfast was lovely with plenty of choice - all hot & tasty. Our room was just fine for a 1 night stay although a little chilly. Bed was very comfortable & toiletries were provided as were tea & coffee. Great location - central to everything. Security staff were checking that people had room keys at night which was reassuring as quite a few homeless people were hanging around. All in all a lovely stay. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again :)

I stayed here for the first time in 2015 and the place was a mess. My room back then was worn down, grubby and cold. Fast forward 10 years to January 2025 and the place has greatly changed for the better. Now, let's be clear. If you are expecting modern and polished, this isn't the place for you. But that is the best part which I love about here. The wonderful architecture, beautiful high ceilings and much improved rooms that have been renovated make a stay here now worth every penny. My stay was a Friday and the rates were very good. Check in was quick and easy. Once I got up to my room, I was blown away. Everything was perfect but also in keeping with the traditional and original feel of the venue. Shower pressure was great and the bed was super comfy. Sadly, I had to check out around 9am so didn't get to fully enjoy a sleep in. The main ball room and décor is something to behold. It's like taking a step back in time. Again, vast improvements have been made since my 2015 stay. What I like most about staying here was the feel and vibe of the place. It feel a little bit like stepping back into the 1950s. Having a wedding or function here would be sublime.