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Best Hotels in Bath

The Royal Crescent Hotel (from £320) is Bath's most iconic address — it sits inside the Bridgerton filming location. The Gainsborough Bath Spa (from £280) is the only hotel with access to thermal spring water. Boutique options from £140. Budget options from £55. Eight hotels ranked by experience and value.

£55–£500+

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  1. The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
    #1 Iconic
    Bridgerton

    The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

    Royal Crescent, BA1 2LS

    "Inside the Bridgerton filming location."

    Number 16 of the actual Royal Crescent. The garden is a Bridgerton Season 1 filming location. Bath stone exterior, original plasterwork ceilings, Michelin-recommended dining. The most atmospheric hotel address in Bath.

    From £320/night Check availability →
  2. The Gainsborough Bath Spa
    #2 Spa
    Spa

    The Gainsborough Bath Spa

    Beau Street, BA1 1QY

    "The only hotel in Bath with direct access to thermal spring water."

    The Gainsborough draws from the same Roman thermal spring that feeds the Roman Baths. Full spa with thermal pools, treatment rooms, and a rooftop terrace. Thermae spa is a 3-minute walk. 99 rooms, including suites with heated flooring.

    From £280/night Check availability →
  3. No. 15 Great Pulteney
    #3 Boutique
    Bridgerton

    No. 15 Great Pulteney

    15 Great Pulteney Street, BA2 4HN

    "On the principal Bridgerton filming street."

    Boutique townhouse hotel on Great Pulteney Street — the Bath address that carried more Bridgerton carriage and promenade sequences than any other location. Georgian proportions, well-designed rooms, and one of Bath's better hotel breakfasts.

    From £180/night Check availability →
  4. The Francis Hotel
    #4 Value

    The Francis Hotel

    Queen Square, BA1 2HX

    "Georgian townhouses on Bath's most handsome square."

    Six Georgian townhouses converted into a 98-room hotel. Queen Square was designed by John Wood the Elder in 1738 and is directly opposite the Jane Austen Centre. MGallery by Accor. Good base for everything central, with afternoon tea worth booking.

    From £140/night Check availability →
  5. The Queensberry Hotel
    #5 Boutique

    The Queensberry Hotel

    Russell Street, BA1 2QF

    "Boutique townhouse hotel in the Georgian heart of Bath."

    29 rooms across four Georgian townhouses a short walk from the Circus. The Olive Tree restaurant below has held a Michelin recommendation for over 20 years. Independent ownership, good service, and a reliable level of quality throughout.

    From £160/night Check availability →
  6. Apex Hotel Bath
    #6 Modern

    Apex Hotel Bath

    James Street West, BA1 2BX

    "Modern four-star near Green Park and the canal."

    177-room contemporary hotel, a 10-minute walk from the Roman Baths. Strong business facilities, rooftop pool, and rooms that are consistently well-reviewed for size and cleanliness. Better value than equivalently priced Georgian properties.

    From £120/night Check availability →
  7. Travelodge Bath Waterside
    #7 Budget

    Travelodge Bath Waterside

    Rossiter Road, BA2 4JP

    "Budget-friendly, canalside, 10 minutes from the centre."

    Travelodge's Bath outpost is well-located by the River Avon and significantly cheaper than city-centre equivalents. Standard Travelodge format: clean, functional, no surprises. Book well in advance for the best rates — this property sells out early.

    From £55/night Check availability →
  8. Premier Inn Bath City Centre
    #8 Budget

    Premier Inn Bath City Centre

    James Street West, BA1 2BX

    "Dependable mid-range, right in the centre."

    Premier Inn's Bath city-centre property is a 5-minute walk from the Roman Baths and consistently well-reviewed for the price. Reliable Whitbread-standard rooms, en suite, and the usual Premier Inn breakfast option. Book early for Bridgerton filming season dates.

    From £70/night Check availability →

Questions answered

Hotels in Bath — FAQ

What are the best hotels in Bath?
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is Bath's most iconic hotel — it occupies Number 16 of the Royal Crescent and was a Bridgerton filming location. For spa seekers, The Gainsborough Bath Spa is the only hotel with direct access to Bath's natural thermal spring water. Boutique options include No. 15 Great Pulteney (on the main Bridgerton filming street) and The Queensberry Hotel near the Circus. Mid-range: the Apex Hotel and Francis Hotel. Budget: Travelodge Bath Waterside and Premier Inn Bath City Centre.
How much does a hotel in Bath cost?
Bath hotel prices range from around £55/night at budget options (Travelodge, Premier Inn) to £320–500+ at the Royal Crescent Hotel and Gainsborough Bath Spa. Mid-range boutique hotels typically cost £140–200/night. Prices peak during Bridgerton filming periods, Bath Christmas Market (November), and summer school holidays.
Which Bath hotels are near the Bridgerton filming locations?
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa sits inside the actual Royal Crescent filming location. No. 15 Great Pulteney is on Great Pulteney Street, which appeared throughout Seasons 1–4. The Gainsborough Bath Spa is a 5-minute walk from the Holburne Museum (Lady Danbury's residence). Most central Bath hotels are within 20 minutes walk of all main filming sites.
Which Bath hotels have a spa?
The Gainsborough Bath Spa is the only Bath hotel with its own thermal spring-fed pools (the same water source as the Roman Baths). The Royal Crescent Hotel has a full spa. The Bath Priory also has a spa. Thermae Bath Spa, which is a public spa attraction (not a hotel), is near The Gainsborough and easily combined with a stay at any central Bath hotel.
When is the best time to book a hotel in Bath?
Book 3–6 months ahead for visits during Bridgerton filming windows (typically spring and autumn), Bath Christmas Market (late November), and summer peak (July–August). Midweek rates are typically 20–30% lower than weekend rates. January and February offer the best value.