Dukes Bath

Hotels
10 (1274 reviews)
53-54 Great Pulteney Street , Bath , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Fire extinguishers
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Room cleanliness issues
Inconsistent maintenance

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Bathroom had mould in the grouting and dirty glasses were not changed.
Service
10
Front of house was great and staff were friendly and helpful.
Location
10
Great location, a short walk to Pulteney Bridge with lovely restaurants and shops.
Room Quality
10
Room was a bit tired, with outstanding basic maintenance and lacked a fridge or safe.
Amenities
10
Great hot tub experience and free when booked directly.
Value for Money
10
Paid extra for a premium room but had great amenities and location.
Food and Beverage
10
Breakfast was very good and the bar was cosy and comfortable.
Overall Experience
10
Overall a lovely trip, not ruined by the niggles with the room.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 11:02

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation in the Heart of Bath

Historic Charm: Nestled in the center of Bath, Dukes Bath is a historic 5-star guest house located just 700 meters from the iconic Bath Abbey. With free WiFi and a lush garden, this property offers a serene escape for travelers.

Personalized Service: Enjoy full-day security and a dedicated concierge service at Dukes Bath. From arranging private parking to ensuring your comfort, our team is here to cater to your every need.

Indulgent Amenities: Unwind in well-appointed units featuring modern comforts like a flat-screen TV, plush bed linen, and a private bathroom. Treat yourself to a delightful surprise with our wine/champagne and chocolates/cookies delivery service right to your room.

Book now to experience the epitome of luxury at Dukes Bath.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for £40 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for £40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 1274 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
E
eamonnj612 Couples
10
60th Birthday celebrations.
Pros:

We spent 3 nights at The Duke Hotel in Bath, and it was excellent, from the very moment we arrived.
The staff were exceptional and our room, well, it just took our breath away, it was amazing.
There is an air of elegance throughout this wonderful hotel.
The food is exceptional, the bar and dining rooms are stunning.
Jose, was so attentive throughout our stay, he made our stay all the more enjoyable.
Thank you The Duke Hotel, Bath, we shall return.

2026-05-30 via Tripadvisor
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mkeene1969 NONE
6
Not the experience we expected
Pros:

Not quite as good an experience as we would have expected.
When we arrived we were advised we had been upgraded to a better room, great!
We were given the Grafton Room.
What we were not told is that the upgraded room was on the second floor (four flights of long stairs), next to a room which was being renovated. There were tools and a ladder outside our door so we could hear banging and dull thuds from within our own room for long periods.
The room was okay, no real view, it was missing a fan, so we had to go and report that and there was a down light hanging out from the shower area with an exposed wire, not exactly safe!
This hotel is not cheap and so we feel it was not worth what we paid.

2026-05-27 via Tripadvisor
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Nuria solo_traveller gb
10
A true Georgian experience.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in one of the most iconic locations in Bath. Close to my home and a place I know well.
Beautiful decor, gorgeous comfortable rooms, great customer service and a fantastic bar/lounge area worth visiting just for drinks even if you are not staying at the hotel. I will be visiting soon again.

Cons:

Loved everything. I’m a local and a place I know well. Maybe air con as i spent the hottest night of the year in the hotel but in Bath some Georgian properties/buildings can not get air conditioning installed due to the nature of the building.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
S
Sigrid solo_traveller de
10
Toller Ausgangspunkt- schönes Hotel, aufmerksames und herzliches Personal
Pros:

Der Mitarbeiter Evy Gold hat genau erkannt was ich brauche und hat mir das Gefühl gegeben ein willkommener und geschätzter Gast zu sein.
Die Buttermilk pancakes zum Frühstück waren der Hammer!

Cons:

Nichts

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
A
Ann couple gb
10
Lovely
Pros:

Lovely Georgian property

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
A
arjhome NONE Romsey, Hampshire, England
10
Fabulous Hotel Stay!
Pros:

Great location, lovely decor and rooms. Superb breakfast. Hot tub a bonus! Very friendly staff. Go try you won't regret!

2026-05-21 via Tripadvisor
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Pam family_with_children us
9
I loved this hotel. It is in an old building and the furnishings are quirky, which I loved.
Pros:

We loved the room! It was large with a comfortable queen size bed. Nicely decorated.

Cons:

We had to park at another location, but it was close and there were plenty of spaces. The only downside was that the toilet was iffy. Sometimes it flushed and sometimes it didn't - unfortunately.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
T
tumbelina2014 NONE Dundee, Scotland
10
Lovely hotel with friendly staff
Pros:

We had a lovely stay at the Duke’s hotel - staff couldn’t do enough for us and t e location is ideal, an easy 10 min walk from Bath centre. We had the York room which was allocated after I asked to avoid too many stairs - it was very comfortable (do ask for more pillows if you need them, as they were a bit too flat for our needs!) Breakfast was excellent, lots of choice and cooked to order. Overall it was a very relaxed and pleasant stay, if the weather had been better we would have enjoyed the outside space too.

2026-05-19 via Tripadvisor
D
Daniela couple gb
5
Clean but extremely overpriced for the size and quality of the room
Pros:

The entrance hallway area and reception were great

Cons:

The top floor room was definitely not worth the £256.50 we paid for it . I don’t normally write reviews but the quality of the accommodation , bed mattress, room size, faulty plug sockets, broken hair dryer, pokey bathroom , broken window latch (so you could not secure valuables in your room when you went out), squeaky floor and no sound barrier between the corridor and the bedroom has meant that I really need to provide feedback. We expected much more for what we paid .

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
J
jholli322554 NONE Cardiff, South Wales, Wales
10
Lovely stay
Pros:

We stayed a night at Dukes just for a quick getaway to Bath. Had a great time. Lovely upgrade to a suite. Nice breakfast. Would stay again

2026-05-16 via Tripadvisor
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Ingrid solo_traveller no
10
Pros:

Spennende innredning , fin beliggenhet. God service fra hyggelige ansatte. Herlig frokost i fantastisk spisesal. Delikat og rent i hele hotellet. Mange trapper opp ble premiert med et fantastisk rom i toppetasjen.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
6
65MSD Couples Bristol, England
10
Lovely place to stay
Pros:

Wanted something special for a special occasion and this more than hit the mark. Booked a four poster suite. The room was fabulous, very comfortable and spacious. Room and bathroom were immaculately clean. After visiting sites in Bath it was a lovely room to come back to and sit down and relax.
Good choice for breakfast. Enjoyed the cooked breakfast.
Staff were friendly, helpful and made us feel very welcome.
Central location, just across Pulteney Bridge, within walking distance of attractions and the railway station.
We really enjoyed our stay. Hope you guys got the mural sorted out.

2026-05-15 via Tripadvisor
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Arnaldo couple gb
9
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
J
Judith couple gb
9
Really enjoyed our stay
Pros:

Lovely welcome spacious clean room

Cons:

No fresh milk

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
J
Janh418 Couples
6
Disappointing
Pros:

I do not care about posh public spaces, signature cocktails, or a hot tub. I care about a clean, comfortable room with a functional bathroom. In these ways our suite fell short, from the aged and uncomfortable seating and the unstable table, to the long black hairs appearing seemingly everywhere, to the wall shower knob too stiff to turn and the hand shower that sprayed water from every joint (and the toilet the sometimes flushed and sometimes didn't, and the cold water tap that wouldn't run cold).

As other reviews have noted, the staff is lovely and extremely responsive, although none seemed to be very knowledgeable about Bath. They were quick to attempt to resolve problems (e.g., sending someone to glue the hand shower handle because it spun out of control), but also explained that anything that couldn't be repaired wouldn't be replaced, because the suite is due for refurbishment.

The location is terrific--convenient, yet slightly removed from the hubbub of the city center.

I'm sure the Norfolk Suite--and other rooms awaiting refurbishment--will be lovely in the future. This is no consolation to someone who paid the full cost for a substandard experience.

2026-05-11 via Tripadvisor
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nikkisG807JM Couples
10
Special occasion
Pros:

What a fantastic hotel. Stayed there for our wedding weekend. Staff couldn’t be more helpful and suite was exceptional. Even had a hand written congratulations card waiting for us.

2026-05-10 via Tripadvisor
J
Jayne couple gb
10
Great experience.
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff and good location. Great breakfast and clean rooms.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
M
Millers1234 Couples Kent, England
10
Great hotel
Pros:

We stayed in the York room, which was lovely , amazing bathroom, and very spacious. The hotel was lovely and clean, the staff were really nice, breakfast was very tasty. We had a few drinks at the bar which were very nice. We were very lucky with the weather and used the hot tub , which was complimentary as booked direct with the hotel . We parked in the sister hotel the bird which is just up the road, this also looked very nice. The walk into town was about 10 mins and we found sone great places to eat and drink.

2026-05-06 via Tripadvisor
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jefftay60 Couples Derbyshire, England
10
Excellent Stay
Pros:

Lovely Townhouse hotel . Wonderful decor throughout the hotel. Large room with extremely comfortable bed. Breakfast was excellent, high quality.
Hotel is well situated to explore all of Bath.

2026-05-03 via Tripadvisor
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richardmfirth NONE
10
Excellent Hotel and Baths Experience.
Pros:

Great hotel and really interesting visit to the Roman Baths. Hotel was excellently situated within easy walking distance of the city centre and all attractions.

2026-05-03 via Tripadvisor