Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 46 min drive
Bath Spa Station - 7 min walk
Bath (QQX-Bath Spa Train Station) - 7 min walk
Oldfield Park Station - 21 min walk
Restaurants
Caffè Nero - 1 min walk
Flan O'Briens - 3 min walk
Costa Coffee - 2 min walk
The Grapes - 2 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min walk
About this property
The Gainsborough Bath Spa
When you stay at The Gainsborough Bath Spa, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Thermae Bath Spa and Roman Baths. Guests can indulge in Swedish massages at the spa, and Gainsborough Brasserie serves dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Offsite parking within 1969 ft (GBP 21 per day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
2 meeting rooms
Conference space (2164 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1736
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour fitness center
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Low-height counter/sink
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Spa
Spa Village has 11 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include Swedish massages and massages. The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa. There are hot springs/mineral springs on site.
Dining
Gainsborough Brasserie - This brasserie serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Gainsborough Bar - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 40 per person
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 21 per day (1969 ft away)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or spa tub
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests must contact this hotel in advance to reserve valet parking.
Also known as
Gainsborough Bath
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Gainsborough Bath Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Gainsborough Bath Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Gainsborough Bath Spa?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Gainsborough Bath Spa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Gainsborough Bath Spa?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at The Gainsborough Bath Spa and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. The Gainsborough Bath Spa also has a 24-hour fitness center and a sauna.
Are there restaurants at or near The Gainsborough Bath Spa?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Gainsborough Brasserie.
What's the area around The Gainsborough Bath Spa like?
The Gainsborough Bath Spa is in Bath City Centre, a short 7-minute walk from Bath Spa Station and 2 minutes' walk from Bath Christmas Market. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2024
Fabulous stay
What a fabulous night away with a couple of friends. Complimentary wine, cheese and crackers were a really nice touch.
Caragh
Caragh, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 25, 2024
Minimoon
We stayed here as part of are minimoon, we would not normally pay the price for hotel but pushed the boat out .
On first look all seemed ok ,but then found the door stop in bathroom was not attached to the floor was lent up on skirting board. The socket for plugging the kettle/coffee machine into couldn't plug all the way in ...not sure if broken or fault...2 light bulbs not working in main light fitting ...this is a 5* hotel .
Having said that the hotel was lovely, warm ,clean and all the staff we're friendly and helpful. All food was off excellent quality .
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 24, 2024
Second time stay and hope there’s a third
Amazing hotel. Would recommend for sure. Such friendly staff. Few niggles that were sorted like room nor made up until 3pm, breakfast was soooo slow and not much service in the bar. You can’t use the spa other than hours that don’t really suit so be aware the pools are not for general use all day. Don’t be fooled. I would 100% return
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 23, 2024
Lovely staff
Lewis
Lewis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2024
Perfect!
This is our third stay and we cannot fault it. We were lucky enough to be engaged and the staff were incredible!! Thankyou all for making it so special for us!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 17, 2024
Lovely hotel, nicely furnished room. However our room on the first floor was quite noisy. Soundproofing could be better as we were both woken earlier than planned by noise from outside.
We also had afternoon tea in the restaurant. The food was excellent however the service was slow and at times non-existent. People who sat down after us were served before us and a request for an an extra round of sandwiches (which we would have happily paid for if required) was met with a flat “no we don’t do that”. Definitely far below 5* levels of service, which was a shame as the quality of the food could not be faulted.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2024
Lovely Hotel
Lovely stay near centre of Bath. Delicious breakfast and dinner in the hotel.
Lovely underfloor heating in the bathroom too. Would definitely return and recommend
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Excellent hotel in central Bath
Very comfortable hotel in the centre of Bath, close to the Roman Baths and restaurants. Excellent staff who were really focused on customer service and on making our stay a great experience. I hope to stay here again when next in Bath
Gareth
Gareth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Tops All the Way
We were extremely happy from the moment we stepped into the hotel. The spa facilities are amazing and the general ambience delightful. We will most definitely return
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2024
This is a regular stay for me and always enjoyable. Service is generally excellent and the spa is fun. My only criticism this time would be the cooked breakfast- nasty puck like hash browns and not a great sausage. I expect better given the level of service elsewhere. Stick to the continental brekkie.
christopher
christopher, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2024
Well worth a visit.
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 29, 2024
Incredible location. Immaculate and stunning spring pools
Vicky
Vicky, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2024
really nice hotel , pricey and breakfast £40 !
Paula
Paula, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2024
Top drawer!
Couldn’t be better placed for the major sights of Bath. The suite was a great standard and the extra touches very pleasant. Great gifts and little touches that made all the difference. If I had one criticism, there were three of us in the suite. It should have been set up with each towel size times three and the same for toiletries.
Jon
Jon, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 25, 2024
Never stayed in a 5* hotel before so nothing to compare it to but definitely seemed a high quality hotel.
Disappointing that my pregnant wife was not even allowed to sit in the pool area though
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2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
Best time
I stayed here for my birthday and it was absolutely phenomenal. The breakfast was the best I’ve ever had, and the staff could not help you enough! The Spa facilities are small but never busy and exquisite. I left feeling like a new person- thank you so much!
Emily
Emily, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
Lovely rooms with luxurious linens, towel heater in bathroom. Spa is fabulous, and I had an excellent massage. Recommend hotel highly.
Verified traveler
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
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1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
Bath
Helpful staff. We had a Magnificent dinner in the dining room. Spa was lovely!!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
Enjoyed our stay. Very centrally located. Nice pool (however very short hours for guest..a little disappointed) service at restaurant and bar was friendly and efficient.
Room was big, clean and comfortable!
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3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
Superb hotel
Superb hotel in amazing location. Spa is beautiful. Breakfast just incredible. All staff so friendly and helpful. Beautiful rooms.
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2024
Nothing like this place. The baths are incredible.
Old school unique hotel. note, NO parking, and if you have a car, finding you way around the tiny one way Bath city streets to park your car in some random lot is challenging! Especially as the GPS doesnt work so well there. But. There's nothing like this place anywhere. Oh and another thing, the cooked English breakfast was 40 pounds, and easily the worst I have eaten for a while. Go out into the city for that!