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The Gainsborough Bath Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with spa, near Thermae Bath Spa

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Couples treatment room(s), hot springs/mineral springs, Swedish massages
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
For families
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is £200
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

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Executive Room, Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Courtyard Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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The Townhouse

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 100 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Bath Spa Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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King Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Bath Spa Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The Gainsborough Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
Beau Street, Bath, England, BA1 1QU

What's nearby

  • Thermae Bath Spa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Roman Baths - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bath Christmas Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pulteney Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jane Austen Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 46 min drive
  • Bath Spa Station - 7 min walk
  • Bath (QQX-Bath Spa Train Station) - 7 min walk
  • Oldfield Park Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Flan O'Briens - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Grapes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Gainsborough Bath Spa

When you stay at The Gainsborough Bath Spa, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Thermae Bath Spa and Roman Baths. Guests can indulge in Swedish massages at the spa, and Gainsborough Brasserie serves dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour fitness centre. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 99 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 11:00 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Off-site parking within 1969 ft (GBP 21 per day)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (2164 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1736
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Shower/bath combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Gainsborough Brasserie – This brasserie only serves dinner. Reservations are required.
Gainsborough Bar – This cocktail bar only serves light fare. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 40 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 21 per day (1969 ft away)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • 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
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These 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 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.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Gainsborough Bath Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Gainsborough Bath Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Gainsborough Bath Spa?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Gainsborough Bath Spa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Gainsborough Bath Spa?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at The Gainsborough Bath Spa and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. The Gainsborough Bath Spa also has a 24-hour fitness centre and a sauna.
Are there restaurants at or near The Gainsborough Bath Spa?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Gainsborough Brasserie.
What's the area around The Gainsborough Bath Spa like?
The Gainsborough Bath Spa is in Bath City Centre, a short 7-minute walk from Bath Spa Station and 2 minutes' walk from Bath Christmas Market. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

The Gainsborough Bath Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

A Gradual Decline In Quality Over The Years
I've stayed at the Gainsborough a number of times over the years, and it has been my go to place in Bath owing to its fantastic location, and previously excellent service. The spa area was an added bonus, with use of the facilities. However, I've noticed a gradual decline, notably since Covid. The spa area became more restricted, and now use for hotel stays have been limited to two hour windowns either side of the day. These times therefore, get pretty busy and just feel a little restrictive. The spa itslef has also gotten notably more expensive. This is probably on account of the included use of the spa area, but has been priced quite prohibitively for those looking just for a massage. The room cleanliness was also a little less than expected. We found a big empty bag of crisps behind the curtains, suggesteing cleaning between guests is far from thorough.
James, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Colin, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Somewhere you will want to go back to....
What an amazing hotel - bang in the middle of Bath, prestigious, andxwhen you take into account access to the Spa, the breakfast and complimentary goodies, this is an amazing 5 star experience at great value. We will be bsck next year with family!
Nick, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

complimentary access to spa was at inconvenient
The hotel and spa were lovely and use of the spa was complimentary as part of the stay. However when we arrived we found that complimentary use was early morning at the time ( you would typically have breakfast ) and in the evening ( at the time you would have dinner ) so basically free access was at incovenient times and use of spa at all other times was not free. This really felt like a rip off given the amount we had paid and none of this information was made available when I made the booking to my knowledge.
kevin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lauren, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous stay
What a fabulous night away with a couple of friends. Complimentary wine, cheese and crackers were a really nice touch.
Caragh, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Minimoon
We stayed here as part of are minimoon, we would not normally pay the price for hotel but pushed the boat out . On first look all seemed ok ,but then found the door stop in bathroom was not attached to the floor was lent up on skirting board. The socket for plugging the kettle/coffee machine into couldn't plug all the way in ...not sure if broken or fault...2 light bulbs not working in main light fitting ...this is a 5* hotel . Having said that the hotel was lovely, warm ,clean and all the staff we're friendly and helpful. All food was off excellent quality .
Karen, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Second time stay and hope there’s a third
Amazing hotel. Would recommend for sure. Such friendly staff. Few niggles that were sorted like room nor made up until 3pm, breakfast was soooo slow and not much service in the bar. You can’t use the spa other than hours that don’t really suit so be aware the pools are not for general use all day. Don’t be fooled. I would 100% return
Stephen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely staff
Lewis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect!
This is our third stay and we cannot fault it. We were lucky enough to be engaged and the staff were incredible!! Thankyou all for making it so special for us!
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel, nicely furnished room. However our room on the first floor was quite noisy. Soundproofing could be better as we were both woken earlier than planned by noise from outside. We also had afternoon tea in the restaurant. The food was excellent however the service was slow and at times non-existent. People who sat down after us were served before us and a request for an an extra round of sandwiches (which we would have happily paid for if required) was met with a flat “no we don’t do that”. Definitely far below 5* levels of service, which was a shame as the quality of the food could not be faulted.
Andrew, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Hotel
Lovely stay near centre of Bath. Delicious breakfast and dinner in the hotel. Lovely underfloor heating in the bathroom too. Would definitely return and recommend
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel in central Bath
Very comfortable hotel in the centre of Bath, close to the Roman Baths and restaurants. Excellent staff who were really focused on customer service and on making our stay a great experience. I hope to stay here again when next in Bath
Gareth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tops All the Way
We were extremely happy from the moment we stepped into the hotel. The spa facilities are amazing and the general ambience delightful. We will most definitely return
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a regular stay for me and always enjoyable. Service is generally excellent and the spa is fun. My only criticism this time would be the cooked breakfast- nasty puck like hash browns and not a great sausage. I expect better given the level of service elsewhere. Stick to the continental brekkie.
christopher, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Well worth a visit.
Alex, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Incredible location. Immaculate and stunning spring pools
Vicky, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

really nice hotel , pricey and breakfast £40 !
Paula, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Top drawer!
Couldn’t be better placed for the major sights of Bath. The suite was a great standard and the extra touches very pleasant. Great gifts and little touches that made all the difference. If I had one criticism, there were three of us in the suite. It should have been set up with each towel size times three and the same for toiletries.
Jon, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Never stayed in a 5* hotel before so nothing to compare it to but definitely seemed a high quality hotel. Disappointing that my pregnant wife was not even allowed to sit in the pool area though
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best time
I stayed here for my birthday and it was absolutely phenomenal. The breakfast was the best I’ve ever had, and the staff could not help you enough! The Spa facilities are small but never busy and exquisite. I left feeling like a new person- thank you so much!
Emily, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooms with luxurious linens, towel heater in bathroom. Spa is fabulous, and I had an excellent massage. Recommend hotel highly.
1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bath
Helpful staff. We had a Magnificent dinner in the dining room. Spa was lovely!!
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
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General property information

Breakfast
Available
Parking
Available
Reasons to Book
Conference Space & Beautiful Rooms
Check-In Time
3:00 PM