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Couples treatment room(s), Swedish massages, massages
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room options

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

Bath Spa Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Two Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 43 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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The Gainsborough Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

The Gainsborough Suite

  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Bath Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Courtyard Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Courtyard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

King Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Pool | Indoor pool, open 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(90 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

The Townhouse

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Gainsborough Bath Spa

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 centre, a bar/lounge and a sauna are on-site.
The Gainsborough Bath Spa offers 99 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Bath hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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

Guests aged 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.

The on-site spa has 11 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include Swedish massages and massages. The spa is open daily.
The sightseeing around The Gainsborough Bath Spa gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Thermae Bath Spa. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a meal at the brasserie or drinks at the cocktail bar
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Indulge with massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the overall condition of the property
  • Steps from Thermae Bath Spa and Little Solsbury Hill
The Gainsborough Bath Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and 2 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2164 square feet (201 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury The Gainsborough Bath Spa.

This 5-star Bath hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Gainsborough Brasserie – This brasserie only serves dinner. Reservations are required.
Gainsborough Bar – This cocktail bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 40 per day); reservations required

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 cot
  • 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 centre

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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 cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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.
Spa facility access is available to guests at no charge from 8 AM-10 AM and from 7-9 PM daily. Guests who wish to access spa facilities between 10 AM and 7 PM may book a Spa Village Experience granting 3 hours access for GPB 70 per guest.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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The Gainsborough Bath Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 771 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are just wonderful and I mean from front desk to the lady cleaning the room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Neha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fantastic, room and spa were lovely (and my massage was fantastic). We had a very nice and relaxing stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Kevin, Bristol

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated room facilities; shower one old showerhead with no handheld. This for a modern day hotel, especially a suite is poor and doesn’t reflect value. Breakfast choice was limited, free spa periods were overcrowded. Gym had old limited equipment and cobwebs in the corners and windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lai Man Mimi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice room & service. We did a joy the hot spa & pool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is written with regret. I had given the hotel a chance to put this right. All I wanted was a simple apology, they failed to do that. I would have almost certainly returned given a simple apology. Nicest hotel I have stayed at in a long time. Staff were flawless and it is a shame this review can not reflect that in stars. The breakfast made my partner very unwell, it was not just of poor quality but not safe. Hotel is lovely but avoid any food there. The second star is saved by the outstanding front desk and concierge team. Otherwise it would be 1-star. At £500+ for the night and £40+ PP for breakfast, I had high hopes only to be left searching for a cafe after. 20% of the price and 10x the quality.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sukhdev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stuff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tejal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff provided us with a lovely card and complimentary wine towards our 50th birthday. Made our stay very special, room was spotless and very comfortable, had a wonderful relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicci

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Risto

Liked: Staff & service
Our stay at The Gainsborough Bath Spa was a mix of positives and disappointments. Check-in was pleasant, and the concierge team was outstanding — extremely helpful with luggage, car parking and providing information about the city. However, the overall experience did not meet true 5-star expectations. First, I was asked to choose breakfast times before check-in was even complete, which felt unnecessary and rigid, especially as we arrived in the morning and the restaurant was virtually empty. Second, the room heating appeared fixed at around 20.9°C. Fine for sleeping, but too cold to relax in the room. Housekeeping attended but could not resolve the issue and said maintenance would follow up. Unfortunately, no one from maintenance came and the problem was never fixed. Third, it was not made clear at booking that spa access for hotel guests is limited to 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the evening, otherwise an additional £70 per person is charged. For a luxury hotel, this felt like penny-pinching rather than premium service. Finally, on checkout the front desk effectively added £20 for “tips”. I have never seen this practice and it left a bad impression — tips should be discretionary and earned, not added without consultation. A luxury hotel should feel effortless, transparent and guest-focused. Unfortunately, this stay felt overly restricted and transactional — not the 5-star experience the price and branding suggest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alison, Redmond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room and amenities! Guest can use the spa during certain hours and it was super nice and not too crowded. Beds were so comfortable. Only negative was the room was super hard to find and had to go up and down a lot of stairs to get to it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent room, great parking, excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My recent stay at The Gainsborough Bath Spa was a memorable blend of luxury, comfort, and exceptional service. From the moment I arrived, the hotel delivered an experience that felt both indulgent and effortlessly smooth. 🛏️ Rooms & Comfort The room was beautifully presented — elegant décor, immaculate cleanliness, and a bed that made it far too easy to sleep in. Thoughtful touches throughout the space created a sense of calm, and the overall atmosphere felt genuinely premium The spa is unquestionably the highlight. Having direct access to Bath’s natural thermal waters is a rare privilege, and the hotel has created a serene, restorative environment around it. The pools, saunas, and relaxation areas were spotless and well‑managed, making the entire experience feel exclusive and unhurried. Breakfast was high‑quality, with fresh ingredients and attentive service. The dining areas were relaxed yet refined, and staff were consistently warm and professional. Every interaction with the team was friendly, efficient, and sincere. Staff struck the perfect balance between professionalism and approachability, which elevated the stay even further. Situated in the heart of Bath, the hotel is perfectly placed for exploring the city’s historic sites, shops, and restaurants. Everything is within easy walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026