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The Gainsborough Bath Spa

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Couples treatment room(s), hot springs/mineral springs, Swedish massages
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Two Bedroom Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Beau Street, Bath, England, BA1 1QU
  • Thermae Bath Spa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Roman Baths
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Jane Austen Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, Queen Bed

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Courtyard Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Junior Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Two Bedroom Suite

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

The Townhouse

  • City view
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

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

Bath Spa Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

King Suite

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room business centre

Bath Spa Suite

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

The Gainsborough Suite

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Gainsborough Bath Spa

Luxury hotel with full-service spa and 24-hour fitness 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 centre, a bar/lounge and a sauna are on-site.
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 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 a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 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 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.
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
  • Treat yourself to massages at Spa Village
  • 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 helpful staff and the location
  • 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, spa services, and multilingual staff 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.

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.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 21 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

  • Free cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
  • 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
  • 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

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
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

  • 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 21 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
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.
Guests must contact this hotel in advance to reserve valet parking.

We should mention

  • 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. 761 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1003 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

Katy

Travelled with partner
Wonderful stay, everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angeliclushbaby

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Nazish

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Emily, Charlottesville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to walk down several corridors and up and down stairs to access our room — if you have mobility issues I would advise confirming what is required when assigned your room. Spa bath was pleasant, but spa services seemed overpriced and I had difficulty getting them to share the price list ahead of time. Tea service was fine, but not sure the value was there for the quality. Preferred to eat around town, but the canvas lounge was well-appointed. Not sure the value proposition would justify a return visit, but my stay was enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Liat, Los Angeles

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ATIF EMRE

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

brian

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic friendly and was impressed with the free gifts and Santa’s stocking
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service
Very professional and friendly service at the reception and concierge, thank you Kimberley. Fantastic spa and lovely room with very comfortable bed. Unfortunately, the breakfast was a let down, very limited choice of continental products, hot food had to be ordered from the waiter. I had to chase after one, instead of them coming over to me with the menu, which I didn’t even know they had any. If it wasn’t for my partner who got to the breakfast before me, I wouldn’t have known about hot food menu, so had to improvise and asked for typical English breakfast items. The food quality was a let down, I expected something special for £35 per person breakfast. Coffee wasn’t best either. Breakfast service was very poor and the food was ok nothing special. I will definitely stay in this hotel again but won’t be having a breakfast. Can’t comment on dinner in the restaurant as ate elsewhere. All in all, a wonderful experience and highly recommend staying.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shiqi

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the spa!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cymma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel, great location. Super cosey and homey. Lovely spa facilities and amazing food!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous!
Amazing service and amenities. Clean and spacious room equipped with nice big flatscreen smart TV. Very clean and tidy. Excellent customer service. Really recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at the Gainsborough Spa Hotel, and it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I arrived, the staff were welcoming, attentive, and genuinely helpful. The location is perfect, right in the heart of Bath, making it easy to explore the city’s iconic sights. The highlight of my stay was undoubtedly the spa facilities. The thermal spa is absolutely stunning, with a series of warm and cool pools that feel incredibly rejuvenating. I particularly enjoyed the infrared sauna, which offered a more gentle heat and left me feeling completely relaxed. The serene atmosphere of the spa made it easy to unwind, and I appreciated the thoughtful little touches like chilled water and plush towels throughout. The room itself was beautifully designed—elegant yet cosy, with everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud, and the attention to detail in the decor really enhanced the overall experience. I would highly recommend the Gainsborough Spa Hotel to anyone looking for a luxurious and relaxing getaway in Bath. It’s the perfect combination of indulgence and charm, and I will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

shail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and staff are excellent as always. Due to heavy rain there was a leak in the room and they changed it instantly, one of the ladies at the reception was being a bit awkward when we mentioned the size of the room but they gave us a little hamper to make up for it. It was very thoughtful. I would definitely visit again, I have been there a few times now with my family who have visited my from India. The spa area was a bit busier than usual but that could be due to the time of the year. I highly recommend this hotel, its location, rooms, service is perfect! One of the best hotels in the Uk.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
You need to book parking at hotel. We did not know and had to park in public parking overnight. Also you can only use the pool for two hours in the morning and two hours at night. Outside these hours you pay £70 per person for access. A bit of a rip off for a 5-star hotel. Buffet was very average - not much to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024