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4-star hotels in Burton Upon Trent
Four-star stays in and around Burton Upon Trent, from a town-centre apartment to country-club grounds and the national football centre. This shortlist suits couples, families and business travellers who want a comfortable base for the brewing town, the A38 and the Peak District.
Staying in Burton Upon Trent
Burton Upon Trent is a Staffordshire brewing town with the National Brewery Centre, the Trent and Mersey Canal and the Burton Memorial Tower at its heart. The centre puts the railway station, shops and canal-side walks within reach, and the Peak District is a straightforward day trip by car.
These four-star options spread from the centre outwards. Peel House Apartments and The Comet sit on Lichfield St and Craven Street in town, while Dovecliff Hall Hotel and Mercure Burton upon Trent Newton Park Hotel lie south at Stretton and Newton Solney. Hilton at St George's Park stands 7.7 km out at Newborough Road, Wychnor Park Country Club and Little Park Holiday Homes sit at Wychnor Hall and Tutbury, and Westwing and Newton House B&B are further out at Yoxall and Newton Solney. Couples get quiet country houses, families get pools, playgrounds and self-catering, and business travellers have meeting rooms and shuttle service.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Dovecliff Hall Hotel
Dovecliff Road Stretton, Burton Upon Trent, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereA riverside 4-star with a garden, patio and picnic area, Dovecliff Hall Hotel sits 4.4 km from the centre of Burton Upon Trent and holds a 4.6 guest rating from 479 reviews. Breakfast can be taken in the room or as a buffet, and the restaurant and bar cover the rest of the day. Pets are allowed and parking is free, so it works well for couples or families touring the area with a dog.
See Dovecliff Hall HotelHilton at St George's Park
Newborough Road, Burton Upon Trent, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereSet 7.7 km from the centre at St George's Park, this 4-star Hilton pairs an indoor pool, Jacuzzi and sauna with a gymnasium and fitness centre. Air-conditioned rooms with balconies, family rooms and 24-hour room service suit guests who want sport and downtime in the same stay. Its 4.5 rating comes from 2420 reviews, and parking and wifi are free.
See Hilton at St George's ParkWychnor Park Country Club
Wychnor Hall, Burton Upon Trent, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereWychnor Park Country Club spreads across a garden setting 10.3 km from Burton Upon Trent, with golf and mini golf on site and an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and spa for afterwards. Self-catering kitchens, dishwashers and sofa beds make the apartments and family rooms practical for longer stays, and children get a playground. Guests rate it 4.5 across 810 reviews.
See Wychnor Park Country ClubMercure Burton upon Trent Newton Park Hotel
Newton Solney, Burton Upon Trent, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereMercure Burton upon Trent Newton Park Hotel is the closest of these to the centre at 4.1 km, with a garden, terrace and restaurant in a country-house setting. Business travellers get a business centre and meeting room, and the shuttle service helps with getting around. Its 3.9 guest rating reflects 364 reviews, and parking and wifi are free.
See Mercure Burton upon Trent Newton Park HotelNewton House B&B
Bretby Lane Newton Solney Burton On Trent, Burton Upon Trent, United Kingdom
Best for: Breakfast · Business trips
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereNewton House B&B is a small 4-star address on Bretby Lane in Newton Solney, 4.7 km from the centre, with a garden and a restaurant on site. Breakfast and coffee are served, wifi is free in the lounge, and connecting rooms are available, which keeps it simple for couples or small groups wanting a quiet base.
See Newton House B&BWestwing
Fairview Hadley End Yoxall, Burton Upon Trent, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereWestwing is a 4-star non-smoking property at Fairview in Hadley End, 11.5 km from Burton Upon Trent, with a garden and free parking. Wifi and internet access are provided throughout. Its rural Yoxall position and limited facilities suit guests who want privacy and a car rather than a full-service hotel.
See WestwingPeel House Apartments
41 Lichfield St, Burton Upon Trent, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay herePeel House Apartments puts self-catering 4-star accommodation on Lichfield St, just 1.0 km from the centre of Burton Upon Trent. Each apartment has a kitchen with oven, microwave and refrigerator, plus a washing machine, fireplace and desk. Free wifi and free parking are included, making it a good fit for longer stays or working trips on foot in town.
See Peel House ApartmentsLittle Park Holiday Homes Self Catering Cottages 1 & 2 Bedrooms Available Close To Tutbury Castle
Park Lane Tutbury Burton On Trent, Burton Upon Trent, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereLittle Park Holiday Homes offers 4-star self-catering cottages in 1 and 2 bedroom layouts at Park Lane in Tutbury, 6.5 km from the centre and close to Tutbury Castle. Kitchens and kitchenettes with ovens and microwaves come as standard, cots and high chairs are available for families, and golf, fishing and horse riding are nearby. Parking and wifi are free.
See Little Park Holiday Homes Self Catering Cottages 1 & 2 Bedrooms Available Close To Tutbury CastleThe Comet a Home with 4 Bedrooms And 3 Bathrooms Near Alton Towers for You
55 Craven Street, Burton Upon Trent, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Comet is a 4-star house with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on Craven Street, 1.4 km from the centre. Groups get a full kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine, plus a garden, patio and terrace. Golf, fishing, bowling, canoeing and a tennis court are within reach, and there is a shuttle service, free parking and free wifi.
See The Comet a Home with 4 Bedrooms And 3 Bathrooms Near Alton Towers for You
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dovecliff Hall Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 4.4 km |
| Hilton at St George's Park | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 7.7 km |
| Wychnor Park Country Club | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | 10.3 km |
| Mercure Burton upon Trent Newton Park Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 4.1 km |
| Newton House B&B | ★★★★ | – | Yes | – | 4.7 km |
| Westwing | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 11.5 km |
| Peel House Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.0 km |
| Little Park Holiday Homes Self Catering Cottages 1 & 2 Bedrooms Available Close To Tutbury Castle | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 6.5 km |
| The Comet a Home with 4 Bedrooms And 3 Bathrooms Near Alton Towers for You | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.4 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Wychnor Park Country Club adds an indoor pool, playground and mini golf, and Hilton at St George's Park has an indoor pool and family rooms. Little Park Holiday Homes gives cottages with kitchens, cots and high chairs, and The Comet is a 4-bedroom house with a garden and patio for larger groups.
Wychnor Park Country Club · Hilton at St George's Park · Little Park Holiday Homes Self Catering Cottages 1 & 2 Bedrooms Available Close To Tutbury Castle · The Comet a Home with 4 Bedrooms And 3 Bathrooms Near Alton Towers for You
For couples
Dovecliff Hall Hotel is a 4-star country house with a garden, patio and river setting at Stretton, rated 4.6 from 479 reviews. Mercure Burton upon Trent Newton Park Hotel offers gardens and a terrace at Newton Solney, and Westwing at Yoxall is a quiet, non-smoking retreat with free parking.
Dovecliff Hall Hotel · Mercure Burton upon Trent Newton Park Hotel · Westwing
For business
Hilton at St George's Park has a business-ready setting with meeting spaces, a fitness centre and free parking. Mercure Burton upon Trent Newton Park Hotel lists a business centre, meeting room and shuttle service, while Newton House B&B provides conference facilities and connecting rooms in Newton Solney.
Hilton at St George's Park · Mercure Burton upon Trent Newton Park Hotel · Newton House B&B
Closest to centre
Peel House Apartments on Lichfield St is 1.0 km from the centre and comes with a kitchen and fireplace. The Comet on Craven Street is 1.4 km out with 4 bedrooms, and Mercure Burton upon Trent Newton Park Hotel at 4.1 km keeps a suburban base with gardens.
Peel House Apartments · The Comet a Home with 4 Bedrooms And 3 Bathrooms Near Alton Towers for You · Mercure Burton upon Trent Newton Park Hotel
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Burton Upon Trent is easy to reach by road and rail. The railway station has direct services to Birmingham, Derby, Nottingham and Crewe. By car the town sits near the A38, A50 and M1, linking it to major cities, and East Midlands Airport is about 30 miles away. Once here, local buses and taxis make getting around straightforward, and many attractions are within walking distance of the centre. Cycling is popular along the canal towpaths.
When to go
Summer, from June to August, brings mild weather and outdoor events, making it the strongest time to visit. Spring and autumn also offer pleasant conditions for exploring the town and the surrounding countryside, with quieter roads for day trips towards the Peak District. Winter can be cold and wet, but indoor attractions such as the National Brewery Centre remain open year-round.
Questions, answered
Which four-star hotel in Burton Upon Trent is closest to the centre?
Peel House Apartments on Lichfield St is 1.0 km from the centre, the closest on this list, and comes with a kitchen and fireplace. The Comet on Craven Street is 1.4 km out, and Mercure Burton upon Trent Newton Park Hotel is 4.1 km away.
Which hotels have a pool or spa?
Hilton at St George's Park has an indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi and massage, while Wychnor Park Country Club offers an indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, massage and spa. Both also have fitness centres and free parking.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Dovecliff Hall Hotel is the only hotel on this shortlist that lists pets allowed. It is a 4-star country house at Stretton, 4.4 km from the centre, with a garden, patio and free parking.
Which is the top-rated pick by guests?
Dovecliff Hall Hotel has the highest guest rating here at 4.6 out of 5 from 479 reviews. Hilton at St George's Park and Wychnor Park Country Club follow at 4.5, from 2420 and 810 reviews respectively.
Which hotels are best for families?
Wychnor Park Country Club has family rooms, an indoor pool, a playground and mini golf. Little Park Holiday Homes offers self-catering cottages with cots and high chairs, and The Comet is a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom house with a garden and patio.
Is parking available at these hotels?
Free car parking is listed at Dovecliff Hall Hotel, Hilton at St George's Park, Wychnor Park Country Club, Mercure Burton upon Trent Newton Park Hotel, Westwing, Peel House Apartments, Little Park Holiday Homes and The Comet.
Where can I stay near the National Brewery Centre?
Peel House Apartments on Lichfield St is the closest at 1.0 km, followed by The Comet on Craven Street at 1.4 km. Both sit in the town centre area, within walking distance of the railway station, shops and the canal.
Do any of these hotels serve breakfast?
Dovecliff Hall Hotel and Newton House B&B both list breakfast among their facilities. Hilton at St George's Park offers breakfast in room, and Dovecliff Hall Hotel also lists lunch and a restaurant.