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The Gainsborough Bath Spa

5.0 star property

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Couples treatment rooms, hot springs, Swedish massages, massages
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The Townhouse | In-room dining
Building design

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Beau Street, Bath, England, BA1 1QU
  • Thermae Bath Spa
    1 min walk
  • Shakeaway
    1 min walk
  • Bath (QQX-Bath Spa Train Station)
    7 min walk
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    46 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, Queen Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Courtyard Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Two Bedroom Suite

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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The Townhouse | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

The Townhouse

  • 1076 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Bath Spa Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Bath Spa Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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King Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

King Suite

  • 452 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Bath Spa Suite

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

The Gainsborough Suite

  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Gainsborough Bath Spa

5-star hotel in Bath City Centre
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite.
The Gainsborough Bath Spa offers 99 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Bath hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or spa tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Spa Village has 11 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include Swedish massages and massages. The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa. There are hot springs/mineral springs on site.
In addition to a full-service spa, The Gainsborough Bath Spa features an indoor pool and a sauna. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 2164 square feet (201 square meters) include conference space. This luxury hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and multilingual staff.

The Gainsborough Bath Spa is a smoke-free property.

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Gainsborough Brasserie - This brasserie serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Gainsborough Bar - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 21 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 40 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Gainsborough Bar
  • Gainsborough Brasserie

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,164 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Hot/mineral springs
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1736
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 40 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 21 per day (1969 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests must contact this hotel in advance to reserve valet parking.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or spa tub
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

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The Gainsborough Bath Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 767 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1004 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Tony

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So very disappointed firstly no driveway or parking unless in a oublic car park or pay £40 per day. Arrived which was quite decieving in the photos shown when booking. Room very snall and depressing roon voiles discolored . Also to be informed swim times are at brezkfast or dinner only was actually an insult after spending over £400 per night . We have Always stayed at the best hotels in The world unfortunately this is not one of them To the extent my husband & me left one day early. The only ec
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about it, BUT, why was there no place to put all our folded clothes???? A hanging closet with hangers did not work at all for my friend & I. We stayed in a gorgeous room & spent all our time in a room with luggage spewing all our clothes, looking on our knees on the floor in the stacks of clothes. Why is there no place to put your clothes?? Sweaters, socks, underwear, T-shirts Bathing suits, etc.. A huge mess our entire stay. This makes NO sense. We were NOT happy!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Pavenjeet k

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janelle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Bend

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed, very nice hotel. The pools are a wonderful amenity and massage was therapeutic. Best of all was the staff. Professional, friendly and communicative. They really made us feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay
Everything, everything, everything was absolutely perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely luxurious classic hotel with a great spa but over priced breakfast. That said we would happily book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel, spa is very clean and relaxing. The hot breakfast was a bit slow. Had a lovely break, will return. A very nice gift for our anniversary in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing all round staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELIANE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Luxury hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELIANE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fujio, Lacey

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Arleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Memorable Hotel
Set in the very centre of Bath, this hotel is ideally situated. It was a very late booking for me and I was initially drawn in by the available parking, but because I didn't receive the welcome email as I was already on my way, I missed pre-booking and never discovered what this was, having to park in a nearby underground park for the two days I stayed (£36). The hotel accessibility is very easy if you're NOT driving, but difficult if you want to unload outside (Road works when I was there) although the walk from the underground car park to the hotel was very easy with a wheeled case. Once in the hotel, everything is superb. Very polite & friendly staff who remembered my name (Something I could never do!), the rooms are spacious, bed large and comfortable, there is a Pod coffee machine, gown and slippers available. My room faced a quiet street, got the sun and was lovely. Let's be honest though, the main draw of this hotel is the fact there is a Roman Bath and Spa underneath. Guests get to use this free of charge for two hours in the morning and evening and you get full access if you have a spa treatment. Even during a free visit, it is never particularly busy, and the warm pools and saunas are a unique joy that are worth the extra you may have to pay over other hotels. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Gainsborough and don't think you can go wrong with this hotel if you're staying in Bath. Recommended.
Gainsborough Bath Spa
Gainsborough Bath Spa
Roman Baths and Pump Room, a two minute walk away
Bath Abbey, a couple of minutes walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrei

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay here for a romantic weekend. Highly recommend the natural thermal baths, while the hotel was extremely clean and well presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this trip as an anniversary treat. There’s so many hotels to chose from but this one stood out from the others / the photos gave it the extra edge. We arrived 30 minutes early as had arranged the hotels parking facility (not the cheapest but quite conveniently located) sadly we couldn’t check in until 3pm so waited in the reception with the concierge. After a short delay we were given our room at 3:20 not quite ideal as we felt awkward waiting in the reception whilst other delayed guests got taken to the bar for a free refreshment! Although I asked for a high rise floor for a better view sadly our 4th (top) floor room only had half a window view due to high plinths on the exterior. I approached reception to see about moving rooms to level 3 which had full window views. Sadly we were shown a rear room overlooking the close by offices. We decided to just sit it out in our darkened room. I strongly suggest the hotel make this clear on their booking system - top floor rooms are restricted in size and are much darker because of the plinth outside. The manager did call us the following morning bank holiday Monday asking if we wanted to move rooms / she did apologise again. We negotiated a visit to the Spa area at a time which suited us due to the restrictions on hotel guests usage of the Spa. It’s a shame the usage for hotel guests is limited to certain times. Our midday visit only had 2 other people using the areas. Overall we'd go back again - by far the best location.
obscured view
View when standing on a chair!
Super soft high bed
Complimentary wine treat
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

shay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service. This is such a lovely hotel! The staff really make it extra special. Everyone is so kind & happy to help. Nothing is too much trouble. The spa is wonderful. There's something really lovely about bathing in the thermal waters. The bed was incredibly comfortable too. Having complimentary beers, mineral water and sodas as an option in a mini fridge. A great feature. We were gifted a bottle of wine for my husband's birthday, which was a very thoughtful touch & hugely appreciated. We didn't eat at the hotel due to making reservations at recommended restaurants due to being so central. Residents have limited access to the spa during the stay unless booking a treatment. It's busy due to limited hours but never felt crowded. It has a unique atmosphere. It's a lovely stay. Location is great too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Gainsborough was the perfect hotel for our stay in Bath. The staff could not have been more helpful, the location was walking distance from many sights and the room was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024