Royal Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (4377 reviews)
Manvers St , Bath , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Excellent location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Outdated furniture
Inconsistent hot water

Categories

Cleanliness
7.31
Location close to station, clean but some rooms may have odors.
Service
8.78
Staff were extremely helpful, friendly, and accommodating.
Location
8.82
Great location for exploring Bath, very convenient.
Room Quality
7.27
Rooms were comfortable but some were old and had issues.
Amenities
8.3
Good amenities like breakfast, but some items were outdated.
Value for Money
7.76
Great value, especially with included meals.
Food and Beverage
8.31
Food was tasty and well-presented.
Overall Experience
8.28
Overall, a delightful stay with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 18:08

Property Description

Georgian-Style Elegance and Modern Comforts

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in rooms adorned with traditional decor, plush duvets, and premium amenities including a flat-screen TV, DVD player, and complimentary cotton slippers.

Culinary Delights
Savor exquisite cuisine at Brasserie Brunel, a Parisian-style restaurant renowned for its delectable steaks. Choose from fixed-price or à la carte menus, and enjoy home-made bar food in a stylish setting.

Prime Location and Convenience
Situated opposite Bath Spa Station, The Royal offers easy access to shopping and iconic attractions like the Roman Baths. With nearby parking options and free Wi-Fi, your stay is sure to be both convenient and memorable.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of historic charm and modern luxury at The Royal.

Important information:

Please note that private parking spaces are limited and must be reserved. Public parking is available close-by.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • 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 existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 12 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 4377 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.31
Service: 8.78
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 7.27
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 7.76
Food and Beverage: 8.31
Overall Experience: 8.28
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Marije couple es
4
Pros:

El personal de recepción muy amable

Cons:

Escaleras para llegar a la habitación. En general anticuado. Baño muy anticuado. Atmósfera poco agradable. La cercanía a la estación de tren puede que no ayude…

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Micheline solo_traveller fr
2
The hotel didn't live up to expectations
Pros:

Tim the receptionist was very nice and accomodating. The hotel is very close to the station and everything is closeby. You can walk to city center.

Cons:

- elevator out of order
- the floor, the wall and some sheets were stained
- no cold water and the first night the shower water was boiling hot and we had to shower in another room.
- no A/C because it's an historical building but even with fans the bedroom was...an oven
- we changed our room the second day but it was still really hot with a mold smell
- Breakfast is not worth it

So great city, but the hotel unfortunately was not at the same level. The hotel staff did try to help but maybe a gesture would have been nice.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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ron solo_traveller us
6
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

No air conditioning also lift was out of order

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Renette Raynor solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location great.
Staff goes beyond the call of service. Friendly and accommodating to every need.
Rooms spacious and clean.
Easy parking booking and conveniently right across from station.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Sakura couple gb
10
駅から近くて良い
Pros:

スタッフがとても良い方で素敵

Cons:

ない

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Diane solo_traveller au
6
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Anna-Karin couple se
8
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
10
Brilliant staff. Especially Andrea.
Pros:

Centrally located. Lovely big room.

Cons:

Nothing. All good.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Patricia solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

No air conditioning

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Samuel family_with_children gb
4
I wouldn’t stay here again
Pros:

The hotel staff were very polite and helpful. The location is extremely convenient if you’re only visiting for one day and arriving by train. This was particularly important to us because as soon as you walk out of the railway station, you can immediately see the hotel. For that reason, the location worked perfectly for us. It’s also within easy reach of the main attractions.

Unfortunately, that’s where the hotel’s advantages end.

Cons:

The hotel appears to be far too old and in serious need of renovation, because everything felt outdated, from the lift, which was not working, to the furniture and facilities in the room.

We were told that the lift was either too old or kept overheating. As a result, we had to go up and down a steep staircase several times with a small child, while I was six months pregnant. This was exhausting, especially in the heat.

There was no air conditioning in the room, which we expected, but even the door was extremely difficult to open and close. Overall, everything in the room felt old and worn, and the bed itself was quite small.

The biggest problem for us, however, was the child’s cot. It was literally half a head shorter than our child. Before staying at this hotel, we had stayed in six other hotels, and every one of them had provided a proper extra bed for our child, usually a small fold-out bed with a mattress.

Here, I ended up having to sleep on the floor because there was simply no other way to accommodate all of us. This was especially frustrating because the room was large and there was more than enough space for an additional bed.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Almudena family_with_children sg
8
Pros:

It is super central and staff are every friendly and super helpful

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple gb
8
Perfect for our stay in Bath
Pros:

Great location and very central

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller us
9
Amazingly nice railway hotel in a busy city centre
Pros:

Tim, at the front desk, was absolutely lovely. When I couldn't find the car park, he came out and rode with me, helping me negotiate into the tight space. He then went above and beyond by carrying my bag in for me! He explained everything I needed to know about the room, fan availability (it was rather hot when I arrived), breakfast schedule. He always had a smile on his face that made me know this place is welcoming. He said they were in the process of renovating rooms but mine was absolutely fine. It was clean and quiet. Not the greatest view, as it was over the rooftops behind the hotel, but that's part of what made it so quiet. I didn't realize the room came with breakfast and it was marvelous. Nothing was too much bother for the staff, as I asked for an egg with my pancakes and that's exactly what I received. Food and tea were hot, breakfast bar included a good yogurt, croissants and rolls, cereal and muesli, fruit, and juice. Staff here were lovely too. If you take the train to Bath rather than drive, the hotel is directly across the street. Railway hotels can be a bit iffy but this was very nice and just a few minutes walk into the center of town. I walked as far as the Royal Crescent and did so easily within a half hour from the hotel.

Cons:

Mattress was quite firm, which I usually like, but my sore old back would have preferred more comfort.
Getting to the hotel was a bit complicated because of all the road construction and diversions. Not the fault of the hotel but it would have been helpful to have been informed prior to arrival. GPS took me straight to Manvers Street but only as far as public parking due to blocked roads. I circled back around a couple times and eventually made it to the hotel.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Ray solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The warm and friendly welcome at reception

Cons:

I didn't like leaving....

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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David extended_group gb
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Stephan solo_traveller ch
4
Cons:

Das Preis- Leistungsverhältnis stimmt in keiner Weise. Das Zimmer ist teuer und bietet null Komfort. Es ist muffig, die Teppiche alt und es hat weder Fan noch Klimaanlage.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Cecilia solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Friendly efficient staff, great location

Cons:

Old fashioned room in need of repairs and black-out blinds (unable to sleep after sunrise, which is very early during June!)

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
10
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Ashley couple us
10
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple gb
6
Below average. The hotels needs upgrading and fitted with air-conditioning.
Pros:

Breakfast - V. Good

Room - Adequate.

Location - Would have been good if no road works been effected.

Cons:

Lack of advice re road works which hampered finding the hotel and lack of parking lot to enable discharge of luggage.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee