The Gainsborough Bath Spa

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April 2025

May 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Gym
Room service
Bar

Explore the area

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

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, Queen Bed

City view
30 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Courtyard Room

25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

35 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Two Bedroom Suite

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

25 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

The Townhouse

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

Bath Spa Room

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

City view
25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds

City view
30 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

King Suite

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

Bath Spa Suite

42 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

The Gainsborough Suite

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

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Pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

8 May - 9 May

About this property

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center

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 center, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite.

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 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 safes and complimentary bottled water. 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 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
Onsite 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 center and 2 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2164 square feet (201 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, 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 English breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Gainsborough Brasserie - This brasserie serves dinner only. Reservations are required.

Gainsborough Bar - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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

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 cribs (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: 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.

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The Gainsborough Bath Spa Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Herlina, Sierra Madre

Travelled with family

21 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We warmly welcomed upon arrival. The gentleman who took our luggages to store before check in was very thorough in his suggestions on what to do for our 24 hour visit in the area. All the front staff were warm and that really made us want to come back to Bath.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner

20 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved everything about the hotel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner

19 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A stunning hotel conveniently located in the heart of Bath. Quiet and luxurious, and a perfect escape for couples. The bedrooms are impeccably clean, very spacious, quiet and comfortable. The spa is free to access between 8-10 am and 7-9 pm. We used the spa at 7pm, as did most other residents, however it wasn't too busy and was a lovely space to unwind before dinner. The cocktail bar has a good selection of spirits and drinks, and the lounge is relaxing to to enjoy them in. Note hotel parking is £40/day (not £21 as per the advert); we paid for parking in Southgate which is safe and £18/24 hours (alternatively Park & Ride is £2/day). Overall this was a fantastic hotel and we would recommend and return.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

19 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

17 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Night away

We had a lovely night away, the spa is lovely and the rooms are very comfy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Travelled with partner

11 Jan 2025

Wonderful stay, everything was perfect

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angeliclushbaby

10 Jan 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Nazish

10 Jan 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Emily, Charlottesville

Travelled with family

5 Jan 2025

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

4 Jan 2025

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

3 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ATIF EMRE

1 Jan 2025

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alina

31 Dec 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

brian

Business traveller, Travelled with partner

29 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice property, clean and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

26 Dec 2024

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

26 Dec 2024

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

26 Dec 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

21 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Travelled with partner

20 Dec 2024

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

19 Dec 2024

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

18 Dec 2024

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

16 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner

15 Dec 2024

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

12 Dec 2024

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

11 Dec 2024

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