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Francis Hotel Bath

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $228
$190 nightly
$228 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

Explore the area

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Queen Square, Bath, England, BA1 2HH
  • Place, Jane Austen Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Roman Baths
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bath Abbey
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a desk with a lamp, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, City View

A bed with a floral headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a floral headboard, two bedside lamps, and a brown leather armchair.

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A neatly made bed with a floral headboard, two bedside lamps, and a brown leather armchair.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a desk with a lamp, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bath

With a stay at Francis Hotel Bath, you'll be centrally located in Bath, steps from Jane Austen Centre and within a 10-minute walk of Pulteney Bridge. .This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from No. 1 Royal Crescent and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Royal Crescent.

What's nearby

  • Jane Austen Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Roman Baths - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bath Abbey - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Thermae Bath Spa - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bath Christmas Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Bath Spa Station - 11 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Raven - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Ivy Bath Brasserie & Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Colonna & Small's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪WatchHouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Garricks Head - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Francis Hotel Bath

Francis Hotel Bath offers 98 accommodations with free minibar items and safes. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. 21-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Bath hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 98 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring free minibar items and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy British cuisine at Emberwood, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Emberwood - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour offsite parking within 0.5 miles (GBP 21.80 per day)
  • Covered self parking on site (GBP 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Emberwood

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology

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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1728
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renewable energy used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 50
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 1.0 per stay

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: GBP 20 per day
  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 21.80 per day (0.5 mi away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 1.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per stay
  • Service fee: 5 percent

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses some solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Francis Bath MGallery Collection
Francis Hotel
Francis Hotel Bath MGallery Sofitel
Francis Hotel MGallery Collection
Francis MGallery Collection
Hotel Francis
Accor Francis Bath
Francis Hotel MGallery Sofitel
Francis Hotel Bath
Francis Bath MGallery Sofitel
Francis MGallery Sofitel

Francis Hotel Bath Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 702 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with great staff! Very good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, location and staff were wonderful, would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel I've ever stayed at in the UK! Great service and great meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Bath - the hotel and rooms are lovely and you’re nice and central so can walk around.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, facilities, staff and location. We had a wonderful stay at the Francis Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and hotel, very welcome with our young dog.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, only opened last year after a major refurbishment. It’s in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, comfortable rooms and friendly staff. The location is perfect and we enjoyed every minute!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, beautiful hotel located in a perfect location. Can’t wait to come back and use the spa facilities. One night was not enough!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Great location and great service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Beautiful room and decorations. Love the smell of the hand wash and shampoo. Great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a location close enough to the centre of everything to be convenient but just far enough away to be apart from the noise. Very helpful staff and all the room amenities were perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in perfect location, lovely room with nice touches, excellent aircon, terrific bar and friendly staff. Slightly pricey to take your pet but that’s becoming the norm now. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and helpful staff. We did not use any amenities so cannot comment further.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel! The staff were so friendly and helpful, and the rooms were not only attractive, but very comfortable. It has an old world charm, and the breakfast is really good. Don’t miss it! We want to stay again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Worth the visit! Everything was perfect. AC in rooms was super
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a perfect setting. Couldn’t fault a thing. Staff exceptionally helpful and the food was delicious. Can certainly highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An elegant hotel and lovely staff. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. The Francis is beautifully decorated, the staff are most attentive, the property is quiet, immaculate and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, beautiful clean hotel and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely location and great hotel. Ember is one of the best places to eat in town too. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026