The Gainsborough Bath Spa - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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Small Luxury Hotels of the World
9.2 (4674 reviews)
Beau Street , Bath , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional staff
Beautifully decorated
Fantastic spa
Superb breakfast
Cons:
Noise from outside
Service charge on checkout

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Room had a lovely clean smell, very fresh, however, noise from outside was a concern.
Service
9.7
Staff were extremely friendly, polite, and attentive; exceptional service mentioned throughout.
Location
9.2
Perfect location, central and convenient for exploring.
Room Quality
9.2
Impressive room layout with thoughtful details; very comfortable.
Amenities
9.2
Fantastic spa facilities; highly praised by guests.
Value for Money
9.2
Overall great value considering the quality of service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Breakfast was superb with a huge variety and delicious options.
Overall Experience
9.2
Overall a brilliant stay, will definitely return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 01:33

Property Description

Luxury Accommodation in the Heart of Bath

Exceptional Amenities: Enjoy access to a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge, and a restaurant offering exquisite dining options. Relax in the hot spring bath or unwind at the bar after a day of exploring the city.

Comfortable Rooms: Each room is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, minibar, coffee machine, and luxurious bedding. Some rooms even feature a kitchen for added convenience during your stay.

Prime Location: Situated in the Bath City Centre district, our 5-star hotel is the perfect base for exploring nearby attractions such as The Circus Bath, Bath Abbey, and The Roman Baths. Book now for an unforgettable experience at The Gainsborough Bath Spa - Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Important information:

The hotel is serving, breakfast and small lunch and dinner. Breakfast is served daily from 7.30 until 10.30. For guests who booked a rate including breakfast, we would be pleased to assist with pre-booking your table in our restaurant. Please contact us for assistance.
Kindly note that for guests who have booked a rate excluding breakfast, we will review your request subject to availability, the price for breakfast is £40.00 per person for our Full English Breakfast and £25 per person for Continental Breakfast.

Lunch is served from 12pm until 5pm. Afternoon Tea is served from 3pm until 5pm and would need to be pre-booked 24hours in advance.

Dinner is served from Tuesday until Thursday from 6pm until 9pm and Friday and Saturday from 6pm until 9.30pm. The restaurant is closed for dinner on Sundays and Mondays.

In-house guests will have complimentary access to the Bath House from 8am to 10am and from 7pm to 9pm daily. Access from 10am to 7pm will be exclusively reserved for guests who are having treatments in Spa Village or purchase the Spa Experience Access. Kindly note that children aged 15 years and younger are not allowed in the Spa Village.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.
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 under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BRS

Property Policies

  • Groups

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 2 years old to 12 years old stay for free 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.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 21 per day.

Location

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Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 4674 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Trina couple us
10
Thought it was lovely.
Pros:

It was clean and comfortable and having use of the spa facilities was wonderful.

Cons:

Breakfast was priced quite high and I wish there was a place to at least have coffee and pastry as part of the accommodation price.

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Bonnie couple gb
10
2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Aisling couple gb
10
2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Javier couple es
8
Bien con matices
Pros:

La ubicación, la arquitectura del edificio, la decoración, el estado de mantenimiento del hotel, la limpieza, los detalles en la habitación.
El ambiente lujoso. Un edificio lujoso desde el momento que entras.
El desayuno perfecto y con un servicio realmente 5*.

Cons:

Que no tuvieran valet parking, y tuviera que ir a un parking arrastrando las maletas cruzando la ciudad.
Que el check in sea a las 4pm y el check out a las 11am. Es incompresible en un hotel SLH de esta categoría.
Deben mejorar el proceso de llegada para realmente sentir que estas en un top 5* luxury hotel. Parece más un proceso de check in de un hotel estandarizado segmento premium pero no luxury.
Si mejoran esto le hubiera puesto una puntuación de 10.

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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Josephine couple gb
8
2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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Cheh extended_group us
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel. The suite has high ceiling and spacious. The room is comfortable and equipped with all the amenities we need. Great location, good walking distance to restaurants, shopping and attractions.

Cons:

The spa water is lukewarm. There is one pool that has higher temperature. During the complimentary hours in the evening it was crowded. The hotel parking is outdoor and offsite, a bit confusing, but all good.

2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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Sotiris couple gr
9
2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple gb
9
2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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L couple gb
10
2026-09-06 via Nuitee
J
Julie couple gb
9
Lovely place, just needing a bit of a tweak to make it perfect.
Pros:

The staff, the food, the black out curtains in the bedroom.

Cons:

Sofa in the bedroom. The spa lacked essential oils in the steam room and saunas.

2026-09-05 via Nuitee
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Andyd123456 solo_traveller gb
5
2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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Ray extended_group au
8
Terrific if indulgence is your thing
Pros:

Great spa and room

2026-09-04 via Nuitee
E
Emma couple gb
10
2026-09-04 via Nuitee
B
Boris couple pt
8
2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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Howard couple gb
10
Fab stay, highly recommended for a luxury stay
Pros:

fab hotel, good location, genuine 5 star feel to it, great service

Cons:

They used to park your car for you which was nice but doesn't seem to be on offer now, but there is a big underground car park 2 mins walk away

2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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Cloudia solo_traveller gb
10
2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Guy couple gb
2
2026-09-03 via Nuitee
SALAH ALRUBAH family_with_children kw
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

بشكل عام كانت تجربة الإقامة جيدة جداً وأبرز ملاحظاتي هي:
• عدم توفر موقف سيارات داخل مبنى الفندق كما أن الموقف التابع للفندق بعيد نسبياً ولا تتوفر خدمة صف السيارات إضافة إلى ارتفاع رسوم المواقف اليومية والتي تبلغ £40.
الخلاصة : تجربة مرضية بشكل عام وسأكرر الإقامة في الفندق مستقبلاً بشرط معالجة هذه الملاحظة وتحسين خدمة مواقف السيارات.


Overall, my stay was very good, and my main observation was:
• No on-site parking within the hotel building. The hotel’s designated car park is relatively far from the hotel, there is no valet parking service, and the daily parking fee is quite expensive at £40.
Overall: The experience was generally satisfactory, and I would stay at the hotel again in the future, provided that this issue is addressed and the parking arrangements are improved.

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
10
2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Suven couple gb
10
2026-09-02 via Nuitee