The Gainsborough Bath Spa - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Hotels
•
Small Luxury Hotels of the World
9.2 (4674 reviews)
Beau Street , Bath , GB
+44 1225 358888

listing image 1
Show all photos
Children allowed

Facilities

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

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

Property Video

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
A
Anna • couple • gb
9
Superb location with in-house spa and thermal waters
Pros:

Super clean and excellent housekeeping, the beds are very comfortable and snug and the room was immaculate every day. Location is amazing. Very nice Elemis products in the room, lovely baths and free access at certain times for staying guests.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
C
Christopher • couple • fr
9
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
C
Carla • couple • gb
5
Disappointing spa
Pros:

It's a great hotel and location - room was very comfortable and nice size

Cons:

Our main reason for staying was the spa which was very disappointing given the sauna didnt heat up as the door didn't close and the steam room burnt as it was too hot. I did feed back directly to the hotel but got no response

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
K
Kelly • couple • gb
5
Lovely looking hotel it didn’t quite meet the 5 star expectations
Pros:

Fantastic location the staff were very friendly.

Cons:

We had a leak in the bedroom. The spa was very underwhelming. The sauna wasn’t hot. The noise from the street was loud with the students leaving the bars.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • couple • gb
10
Excellent hotel
Pros:

Amazingly well presented and friendly staff

Cons:

Bit noisy at weekends due to pubs near by

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
A
androulla • couple • gb
10
Excellent location fantastic staff
Pros:

Location, staff, breakfast was very good. Hotel tastefully furnished and very clean.

Cons:

A walk in shower rather than climbing into the bath

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
S
Sharon poole • extended_group • gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
C
carin • family_with_children • nl
10
het verblijf was uitstekend. Heerlijke thermale baden,
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
D
Debbie • couple • us
10
Wonderful place & the use of the spa and pools are free to hotel guests from 8-10am and 7-9pm. The location is a sho
Pros:

The location is excellent, parking is available, excellent staff, but one of the best things is the spa area!

Cons:

There was not one thing wrong!

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
Y
Yvonne • couple • ie
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
N
Noone • couple • au
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Fabulous service and location. The spa is a must in the morning and evening.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
T
Trina • couple • gb
8
Pleasant
Pros:

Location lovely

Cons:

Noisy at night

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
C
Chris • solo_traveller • us
10
This is a great, modern hotel ina good location to see Bath sites and will stay here again.
Pros:

upgraded to suite after my booked room could not be ready in time; very large and comfortable room; great location for sites in town; very friendly and helpful staff; did not have time to try spa facilities

Cons:

parking little inconvenient

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
M
mirna • solo_traveller • ar
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
K
Kenneth • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, the spa pools are incredible. Very good staff and everything was perfect. Excellent location. We loved it and hope to return.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
L
Linda • couple • gb
10
Really comfortable hotel with great facilities and excellent location and staff.
Pros:

Staff were so lovely and helpful. Our room and particularly the bed was really comfortable and the room was quiet. We ate at the hotel on the Friday evening, service was excellent, food was good but not great.
You couldn’t get a better location you could walk everywhere. We booked a space in the car park which was just a few minutes walk away, we were asked to drop our bags before parking, we then parked the car and walked back at which point our bags had been taken to our rooms. The staff at this hotel went above and beyond to make our stay really enjoyable. Thank you.

Cons:

Food was average which didn’t fit with the quality of the rest of the hotel.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
M
Manuel • couple • fr
10
Séjour exceptionnel et luxueux
Pros:

L’eau thermale directement dans la chambre.
Les bains

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
A
Angie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff are so friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Beds are always too soft .

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
J
Justin • couple • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Location

Cons:

None

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The whole experience was 5 star

Cons:

No offer of valet parking

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee