Premier Inn Bath City Centre

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.4 (31 reviews)
James Street West,Bath,Bath,Somerset , Bath , GB

Facilities

Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Good breakfast
Cons:
Poor room maintenance
Dirty fixtures

Categories

Cleanliness
7.15
Some rooms reported as poorly maintained with dirty cups and broken fixtures.
Service
9.15
Staff were polite and helpful, handled issues quickly and efficiently.
Location
9.15
Centrally located, easy access to attractions and public transport.
Room Quality
8.15
Rooms generally pleasant but some reported maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.15
Standard amenities with some remarks on breakfast and additional provisions.
Value for Money
8.65
Good value based on location and overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.15
Breakfast was well-regarded but some delivery issues noted.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall a positive experience with minor issues that were addressed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 01:46

Property Description

Discover the charm of our Premier Inn, perfectly situated in the heart of Bath, just a short stroll from the city's major attractions.

Unmatched Location
Nestled in Bath city centre, our hotel places you within a half-mile of train and bus stations, helping you explore historic landmarks like Bath Abbey and the renowned Roman Baths with ease.

Comfort at Its Finest
Sleep soundly in incredibly comfy beds designed for your ultimate relaxation, ensuring you wake up refreshed and ready for the day ahead.

Gourmet Dining Experience
Savor a delightful dining experience at our integrated restaurant, where a mix of traditional and contemporary dishes awaits to tantalize your taste buds.

Don't miss your chance to experience all that Bath has to offer—book your stay today!

Important information:

There is no on-site parking at this hotel. Chargeable off-site parking is available nearby at Southgate Shopping Centre Car Park (BA1 1TP) at £18 for 24 hours, midnight - 9.30am is £10, managed by Bath and North East Somerset Council. Alterative, chargeable off-site parking is available nearby at Avon Street Car Park (BA1 1UF) at £15 for 12 hours and there is no charge between 8pm and 8am, manage by MiPermit.
From the M4, exit J18 and follow the A46 towards Bath city centre. After approx 7 miles take 3rd exit onto the A4 towards Bath city centre. After 1.5 miles bear left on to Gay St, continue through Queen Sq and then straight on to Charles St, at 2nd set of traffic lights turn left on to James St West, after 200 metres the hotel is on your right located at number 4. Secure chargeable parking is available within walking distance at Southgate Central (sat nav BA1 1AQ).

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 31 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.15
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.65
Food and Beverage: 8.15
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Leslie
6
Pros:

The refrigerator in my room did not work. I’ve also found the remotes for the TV’s at the Premiere Inn’s seem to always have issues. Other than that I love this hotel chain. Always feel safe and the rooms are clean. Great location!!!! Would recommend

2025-12-08 via Nuitee
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Robwalkrail Couples Derby, Derbyshire, England
10
Nice overnight stay in Bath
Pros:

Spent the night in this City Centre Premier Inn Hotel - Room pleasant, bed very comfortable with additional pillows in the room if required. The Breakfast (full English option) was also excellent. Hotel is on edge of centre in good location and is a 5-7 minute walk from Bath Spa railway station.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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V3701IQsharong Business
10
Great
Pros:

Stayed here for a short business trip and was very pleased. Had a great sleep and food was good. Staff were great and room was clean.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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LynseyW725 Friends getaway Burgess Hill, West Sussex, England
10
Brilliant location- great hotel
Pros:

Very central hotel. Came with friends to go to the Christmas market and the thermae spa and the Roman baths. All very close. Perfecto location. Rooms were great - we asked for two twin interconnecting rooms - which we had. Check in was good with the very helpful and polite Estee. We had breakfast both days which was a good selection and everything u needed accept bowls that we had to wait for both days for breakfast - but a minor thing considering how busy it was. Staff were very busy and it seems they needed a few more members as they were rushed off their feet - everyone seemed to doing dual roles all the team were very polite and helpful if u needed anything. On our second night we decided to eat in the restaurant - which was good. We had a slight issue where a meal had to be sent back and there seems to be a lack of vegetables ,but the meal was replaced that was sorted quickly by Lily. Despite being very busy at times all staff were very cheerful and helpful. Would definitely recommend and definitely come again.

Location brillaint -
Walking distance for the train.
Staff amazing -
Shout out to Lilly and Estee.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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suesJ2691MP Family Dorchester, Dorset, England
8
Not up to the usual standard
Pros:

The reception staff were very welcoming and helpful and the hotel was clean. However it was noisy with other guests coming and going and the room was very gloomy as only 2 of the ceiling bulbs worked and the bedside lights were very dim . The usb charge point was broken.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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F1722QWjayh NONE
10
A great stay, as promised.
Pros:

I stayed with my partner and as always, had a lovely time. The rooms are good value for money and you can expect a great night's sleep, with a good breakfast waiting for you across the road.

The only letdown is the service upon arrival as we had to wait a good bit to see someone in the lobby and they were hard to understand.

Other than that, I would highly recommend.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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chis446 Family
10
Amazing
Pros:

Amazing stay nice clean hotel , we had a lovely room good location lots around to do easy access to facilities . Very friendly , processional helpful staff . Parking free which is great .

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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D9060SCjacobw Solo travel
10
Worth a swing.
Pros:

I met a nice elderly man in my local farm shop. He advised me about a swing club in the city of bath. Ive never done anything like that so I was curious. He assured me that single men were welcome. He simply said ‘why wouldn’t they be’. So I booked the premier inn in Bath city. I arrived at the hotel and it was nice and staff was lovely. Before leaving my home to travel I went shopping. I bought leather trousers and a dog lead for the swing club just so I could fit in with the vibe. On the night i admit I was nervous. I left the hotel wearing my leather trousers and dog lead and made my way to the club. When I arrived I was shocked! I payed £10 entry and walked into the main room. It was just a dozen elderly people sitting on swings! Like play park swings! I felt soooo stupid in my dog lead and leather trousers. Hotel and staff was nice though.

2025-11-29 via Tripadvisor
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kierang670 Solo travel
8
Guest
Pros:

Really good stay while traveling for work staff all very friendly and helpful, nothing was to much trouble for them at all

2025-11-27 via Tripadvisor
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stevehQ4223LF Family Bristol, England
10
Great location, great staff, great experience
Pros:

Great location, right in the city centre! Very friendly staff, very clean rooms, and overall excellent value for what we paid. Any issues were sorted out really quickly, and overall it made for a very pleasant stay in Bath for all of us.

2025-11-27 via Tripadvisor
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liviatoso NONE
10
Best Premier Inn I've seen so far!
Pros:

The Premier Inn in Bath is excellent. It's right at the centre of the city which makes access easy to all sights but luckily it's also silent, there's no noise coming through the windows. Bedroom and bathroom were big for this type of hotel, very spacious. The hotel was a whole was very clean anf staff was friedly and hospitable, we left our bags there before check-in and after check-out without hassle. Breakfast was delicious and cooked with much care, lots of different food options.

2025-11-27 via Tripadvisor
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Cappyfarm Couples
4
Poor condition
Pros:

Our room was poorly maintained.
The bathroom extraction fan did not work so the walls were wet and the skirting boards rotting.
The bath plug was broken and taps dirty.
The fan unit in the room was not working so the room was hot and uncomfortable.
The cups provided to drink from were dirty.

2025-11-27 via Tripadvisor
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U2574GIlaurenm Family
10
Excellent
Pros:

Nice room, clean and spacious and had all the necessary amenities. Good location, would stay again and will recommend to others in the area.

2025-11-26 via Tripadvisor
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damientL4982JU Business
10
comfortable and clean
Pros:

Car park was big enough for my Van without blocking anyone and was all on cctv( i checked with staff) room was comfortable and clean and staff were helpful and check was speedy. i was tired after a long day so appreciated that. locked myself out and had to ask for another key again staff were friendly and wasn’t an issue. will look forward to future visits throughout the months.

2025-11-26 via Tripadvisor
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roemanib Business
10
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Pros:

I traveled here on a business trip. One of the members of the team members called Dawn was very helpful and accommodating and made my experience great.

2025-11-25 via Tripadvisor
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tdsteele71 NONE Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England
4
Not the best experience.
Pros:

The good points were that the staff were really friendly and the room was very clean. The bad part was the walls are very thin and I could hear the conversations clearly from both the adjoining rooms late at night, which affected my sleep considerably. Additionally, the toilet began making loud noises by itself early each morning around 6:30. I recorded the noises it was making, as they didn't stop until I got up and flushed the toilet, and then about 5 minutes later, the noise started again. I informed the reception and they said that it would be fixed on the first day of my stay. It was not fixed whilst I was staying there. I have stayed a few Premier Inns and have always been happy with my stay but unforuately I will be thinking very carefully before I book in one again.

2025-11-24 via Tripadvisor
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CatsWhiskers_10 Couples
6
Needs TLC
Pros:

Location is great however rooms are looking tired, broken toilet seat, fan didn’t work, rough old towels, not great for £150.

We ate at the on-site restaurant. Food tasted ok however the chef, although on show to the restaurant, rolled his eyes as a reaction to a request to have sauce on the site, shook bacon backwards and forwards touching his dirty looking chefs jacket in the process and just before my burger was served, picked off the lid of the bun, starting picking black bits off of it and then put it back on for serving. Not a great experience at all.

If you are going to have the kitchen on show make sure the cooks do it right!

2025-11-16 via Tripadvisor
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D1793YBkevins Couples Calne, Wiltshire, England
6
Mixed bag
Pros:

Good: carpark easy access. Bed, good night's sleep.
Not so good: No lift
Bad: Shower was cold water only, and dreadful breakfast.

2025-11-16 via Tripadvisor
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nexts2024 Couples England
2
LOOK AT ROOM B4 PAYING
Pros:

Room smelt awful also shown a 2nd room was just as bad, unfortunately have to pay first but did not stay
Spoke to manager and asked for a refund, unfortunately has to be done via head office online. Word of advice LOOK AT ROOM B4 PAYING UPFRONT

2025-11-15 via Tripadvisor
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siano400 NONE
8
Great city hotel
Pros:

Very clean right near town
Only problem was the curtain to the shower wasn't good and the floor got extremely wet
Paint was chipped in the bathroom near the floor

2025-11-14 via Tripadvisor