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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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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
$281
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Beau Street, Bath, England, BA1 1QU
  • Thermae Bath Spa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Roman Baths
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Bath Christmas Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room, Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Courtyard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Courtyard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Two Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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The Townhouse | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

The Townhouse

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Bath Spa Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Bath Spa Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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King Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

King Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Bath Spa Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Bath Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The Gainsborough Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

The Gainsborough Suite

  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 swimming pool, 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 40 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

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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 40 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

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The Gainsborough Bath Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 772 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1009 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

10/10 Excellent

HASNAIN

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

Amazing hotel, spa and staff

Amazing stay at the Gainsborough in Bath. Love the complimentary access to the Thermal Bath Spa at the hotel itself and it’s a really nice spa/bath area. Everything was super close by and in walking distance. Great rooms, great staff and really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the spa at the hotel. Warm clean pools. The location was central for restaurants, historical sites, and shopping. Public parking is a short walk away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff service ….. very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful Hotel staff excellent and very attentive . My room was immaculate and very comfortable. The only issue I had was it was quite a journey to get to the room up and down stairs and along corridors as in a separate building. So anyone with a heavy case or difficulties walking was not a good location, I had a heavy case so location of room was not great. Also my room was very noisy and both mornings got woken up at 5.00am by the noise outside my room. I know I had the cheapest room but for the money it did not feel luxurious ,which is a shame as the Hotel itself is fantastic and the Spa is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gainsborough Bath Spa was ideally located, enabling us to easily do and see what we wished during our 2-day stay in Bath. Of particular note and importance to us was the very comfortable bed since we’ve experienced many beds in Europe that are too firm for our comfort. We had exceptionally fine massages in their spa, for which we are thankful to Hana, our massage therapist.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Mhairi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

G

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and equally beautiful room. Well located, very central. Parking outside the hotel is limited and very tight.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL, BURLINGTON

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Exceptional staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

A great central hotel in Bath

We had a lovely stay here. The room was really comfortable and we made use of the spa in the morning for a swim. Will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Neath port Talbot

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff, great room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Smart hotel but a few elements that didn’t match the price tag: - we were given a disability room with a plastic shower curtain, two double sink and nowhere to hang a hand towel. We asked to move and were told the hotel was full. Disappointing for a romantic birthday stay. - the sauna had no sealed door and was cold. Glancing down through the slats the floor was filthy. A handyman also opened the door when we were in there asking if anyone had seen a screw (completely inappropriate) - we left our sunglasses in a restaurant and the owner dropped them by but we received no call to collect them and staff at first said they hadn’t seen them when we asked
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Stunning hotel & spa

A beautiful hotel. Felt luxurious and special. The spa is stunning and so much better than the Thermae Spa. I was actually quite gutted that I spent additional money to go there. Stunning interiors and beautiful rooms. I will come back and I will recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fab staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

an average 3* hotel mis-selling as a 5*

Our 1st room was so small it didn't have drawers to put clothes in & had an ironing board in the room as nowhere else to put it, 2nd room was almost identical, 3rd room offered has drawers but if you need the ironing board you need to get clothes out the wardrobe, move the stand for your case out (which means moving the bedside table), then you can get to the ironing board! The room looks out over the (very loud) pub garden next door. The towels in the room are the smallest I've ever had in a 4* hotel (premier inn towels are I think larger!) The shower screen wasn't fitted properly so leaked water all over the floor, and you couldn't have a bath as the plug didn't fit properly so the water ran straight back out! The room is in the building next door so to get to the restaurant / spa / reception you go down 2 floors, along a narrow corridor, down some more steps, back up and then upstairs to reception. The staff are friendly but not trained - comical restaurant staff re-setting the table next to us with their bottom in our faces as we ate, clearing my plate while my partner was eating. OK not "awful" but hardly a 5* hotel The spa is nice but if you want to use it between 10am and 7pm it's £140 extra for a couple. That also means that the spa is as busy as a Ryan Air check in at 7pm and not much better at 8am There are way way better Bath hotels - Royal Crescent makes this hotel seem like a homeless shelter, the Black Fox pub rooms next door are a better option at 1/4 price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma Louise

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, lovely rooms, fantastic spa
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025