The Gainsborough Bath Spa

5.0 star property

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Couples treatment rooms, hot springs, Swedish massages, massages
Lobby
Two Bedroom Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Beau Street, Bath, England, BA1 1QU
  • Thermae Bath Spa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Roman Baths
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Jane Austen Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room, Queen Bed

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

Courtyard Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Suite

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

The Townhouse

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

Bath Spa Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

King Suite

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

Bath Spa Suite

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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 hot 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

  • In-room 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 at the property
For any questions, 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 hot 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. 760 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Samiksha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herlina, Sierra Madre

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We warmly welcomed upon arrival. The gentleman who took our luggages to store before check in was very thorough in his suggestions on what to do for our 24 hour visit in the area. All the front staff were warm and that really made us want to come back to Bath.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A stunning hotel conveniently located in the heart of Bath. Quiet and luxurious, and a perfect escape for couples. The bedrooms are impeccably clean, very spacious, quiet and comfortable. The spa is free to access between 8-10 am and 7-9 pm. We used the spa at 7pm, as did most other residents, however it wasn't too busy and was a lovely space to unwind before dinner. The cocktail bar has a good selection of spirits and drinks, and the lounge is relaxing to to enjoy them in. Note hotel parking is £40/day (not £21 as per the advert); we paid for parking in Southgate which is safe and £18/24 hours (alternatively Park & Ride is £2/day). Overall this was a fantastic hotel and we would recommend and return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Night away

We had a lovely night away, the spa is lovely and the rooms are very comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Traveled with partner
Wonderful stay, everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angeliclushbaby

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Nazish

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Emily, Charlottesville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to walk down several corridors and up and down stairs to access our room — if you have mobility issues I would advise confirming what is required when assigned your room. Spa bath was pleasant, but spa services seemed overpriced and I had difficulty getting them to share the price list ahead of time. Tea service was fine, but not sure the value was there for the quality. Preferred to eat around town, but the canvas lounge was well-appointed. Not sure the value proposition would justify a return visit, but my stay was enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Liat, Los Angeles

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ATIF EMRE

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

brian

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic friendly and was impressed with the free gifts and Santa’s stocking
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Service

Very professional and friendly service at the reception and concierge, thank you Kimberley. Fantastic spa and lovely room with very comfortable bed. Unfortunately, the breakfast was a let down, very limited choice of continental products, hot food had to be ordered from the waiter. I had to chase after one, instead of them coming over to me with the menu, which I didn’t even know they had any. If it wasn’t for my partner who got to the breakfast before me, I wouldn’t have known about hot food menu, so had to improvise and asked for typical English breakfast items. The food quality was a let down, I expected something special for £35 per person breakfast. Coffee wasn’t best either. Breakfast service was very poor and the food was ok nothing special. I will definitely stay in this hotel again but won’t be having a breakfast. Can’t comment on dinner in the restaurant as ate elsewhere. All in all, a wonderful experience and highly recommend staying.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shiqi

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

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

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the spa!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cymma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel, great location. Super cosey and homey. Lovely spa facilities and amazing food!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous!

Amazing service and amenities. Clean and spacious room equipped with nice big flatscreen smart TV. Very clean and tidy. Excellent customer service. Really recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at the Gainsborough Spa Hotel, and it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I arrived, the staff were welcoming, attentive, and genuinely helpful. The location is perfect, right in the heart of Bath, making it easy to explore the city’s iconic sights. The highlight of my stay was undoubtedly the spa facilities. The thermal spa is absolutely stunning, with a series of warm and cool pools that feel incredibly rejuvenating. I particularly enjoyed the infrared sauna, which offered a more gentle heat and left me feeling completely relaxed. The serene atmosphere of the spa made it easy to unwind, and I appreciated the thoughtful little touches like chilled water and plush towels throughout. The room itself was beautifully designed—elegant yet cosy, with everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud, and the attention to detail in the decor really enhanced the overall experience. I would highly recommend the Gainsborough Spa Hotel to anyone looking for a luxurious and relaxing getaway in Bath. It’s the perfect combination of indulgence and charm, and I will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024