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The Gainsborough Bath Spa

Property class: 5 and above

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
$222 nightly
The current price is $267 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11

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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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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror.

Bath Spa Room

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

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A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a staircase with white balusters.

Two Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, and a desk with a chair.

The Gainsborough Suite

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a ceiling light fixture.

Bath Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

Junior Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a small table, and a view of the outdoor patio.

Courtyard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Executive Room, Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

King Suite

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small round table with books, a chair, and a decorative plant.

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

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A spacious indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white columns and arches, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(95 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a plush chair, and a chandelier.

The Townhouse

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A double bed with white and gold bedding, a black bench, and two bedside lamps.

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Bath

With a stay at The Gainsborough Bath Spa, you'll be centrally located in Bath, steps from Thermae Bath Spa and Little Solsbury Hill. .This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Botanical Gardens at Victoria Park and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from The Little Theatre Cinema.

What's nearby

  • Thermae Bath Spa - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Roman Baths - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bath Abbey - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bath Christmas Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Jane Austen Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bath Spa Station - 7 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cork - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pump Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Grapes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Gainsborough Bath Spa

The Gainsborough Bath Spa offers 99 accommodations with minibars and safes. 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 complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. 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.

The onsite spa has 11 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include Swedish massages and massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Gainsborough Brasserie, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Bath? This hotel has 2164 square feet (201 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms.
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. Open select days.
Gainsborough Bar - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service is available.

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); 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • 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: 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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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 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

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The Gainsborough Bath Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 750 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful room and stunning spa facilities. Staff very friendly and helpful. Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing staff and service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Couldn't have been more pleased with our stay here. Everything about it was top notch - room, staff, hotel property, and the spa was amazing. We only wish we could have stayed longer! Did I mention the spa was amazing? Location was perfect too and everything was within walking distance. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel in central Bath. Must use the spa, really special
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Room was good, AC was great! Building is very interesting, staff are top class professional and the spa area is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous spa Facilities for guests between restricted times. Forgot to book a breakfast slot but they sorted a table straight away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, centrally located and spacious rooms. Selected the room that had spring water option for bathing in the room, which was pretty cool
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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The conceige Stuart was fantastic made the stay really good will be back again soon
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful little hotel right tin the middle of bath, very clean and elegant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

I love the spa and breakfast here, one of my favourite hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very lovely hotel, good location- kind staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Probably the best place to stay in Bath. A central location and a full-service hotel with a staff that strives to make your stay memorable. I’m not a spa person BUT…guests can use the spa in the morning and evening so that’s a tremendous perk !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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we liked everything about this property including the luxury room and general feel of a high class establishment in a beautiful city
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great property in a central location - perfect for a weekend visit to Bath
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great rooms, great food, great service and right in the centre for easy shopping and sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property decorated to a high standard and well presented. Staff were very helpful and the spa was well worth a visit, great location with access to the City , shopping and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really excellent service in delightful hotel . Bath is a fascinating city and the hotel is easy walking distance from all the historical must sees and excellent range of restaurants .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a lovely hotel, rooms are to a high standard and breakfast is delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Lovely stay, attentive staff and relaxing spa getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful!! Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The most noteworthy is the location! It's very central to all the sights and quite buzzing area. We had a wonderful stay and the breakfast was just amazing. The staff is very polite and helpful. Would love to recommend to everyone looking for comfortable clean rooms and central location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Highlights were the beautiful, high ceiling room, the lovely doorman who worked on Tuesday-all day and Wednesday, and the awesome bartender from Germany who craft d great cocktails and made us laugh at the same time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Breakfast was a bit kaos, but it was a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026