Hotels in Uttoxeter

Uttoxeter's hotel and guesthouse options are practical rather than plentiful, reflecting its identity as a working Staffordshire market town rather than a tourist hotspot. Expect a mix of independent guesthouses, pub accommodation and familiar budget hotel brands close to the A50 and A518, all offering straightforward, well-priced bases for exploring the area. Many visitors use Uttoxeter as an affordable alternative to staying directly at Alton Towers Resort, since the theme park is only around 20 minutes away by car, or as a stopover when travelling across the Midlands on the A50 corridor. Racing fans attending meetings at Uttoxeter Racecourse, including the popular Midlands Grand National, will find it worth booking ahead, as rooms in and around the town fill up quickly on race days. For something with more character, look to the villages around Uttoxeter, including Rocester, Marchington and Doveridge, where farmhouse B&Bs and country inns offer a quieter, more rural stay within a short drive of the town centre, the racecourse and the wider Dove Valley countryside. Families visiting Alton Towers often find that Uttoxeter and its surrounding villages offer better value than accommodation immediately next to the park, without adding much to the journey time. Whatever the reason for visiting, from racing weekends to theme park trips or simply passing through on the A50, Uttoxeter's accommodation is geared towards convenience, comfort and a good night's sleep rather than luxury extras, making it a sensible, unfussy choice for a Staffordshire stopover.