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The Gainsborough Bath Spa

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room options

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Bath Spa Room

Bath Spa Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite

Two Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 43 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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The Gainsborough Suite

The Gainsborough Suite

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

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Bath Spa Suite

Bath Spa Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Courtyard Room

Courtyard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • City view

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King Suite

King Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • City view

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • City view

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Pool

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(88 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • City view

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The Townhouse

The Townhouse

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • City view

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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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 km
  • Roman Baths - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bath Abbey - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bath Christmas Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jane Austen Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Gainsborough Bath Spa

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Thermae 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.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations 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.
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 transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 40 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

  • In-room cot
  • 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 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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1736
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 2 2026 to March 6 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Spa
The property will be renovating from January 19 2026 to January 22 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Spa

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

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

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
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

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The Gainsborough Bath Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 768 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1014 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmet

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

kassia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, spa too crowded, could be updated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The spa was very nice, but the baths were only open free to hotel guests between the hours of 8-10 am and 7-9 pm, which was difficult to schedule around breakfast and dinner times. It cost 70 pounds (about $95) to use the baths for 2 hours outside of these two time periods unless you booked a spa treatment, which were very expensive. This restriction should have benn made more clear when making a reservation. Had I known this, we likely would have stayed at a less expensive hotel and booked time at the Therme Spa, which cost 42.5 pounds for a 3 hour session and has more extensive bath options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

AanaLeah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with amazing staff and clean comfortable rooms. The Spa was superb, my husband and I had a couples massage. Best we have ever had. The thermal bath in the Spa was amazing as were all the Spa baths. Hotel is in a great location to walk to all the shops and attractions. Look no further book this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Marcela Saeb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was not given what the hotel was supposed to. A pipe was broken and thermal water didn’t get into the room. Staff while checking in, was joking about it. There was no privacy while in the room, a guy from the staff, did not ask before entering the room to deliver some things. He just use his key and opened the door. I was changing clothes. The thermal area was not clean. I asked for room service and food was not good and took long time to deliver. Very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita, London

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in excellent location. The spa is amazing but be aware can only be used before 9am and after 7pm which is a shame
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Piotr

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
I expected better breakfast for the price and more options. There was not single veggie available for breakfast. It was very limited and poor quality.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms are always so comfortable and the beds sumptuous. Stewart on front desk is absolutely amazing and remembers my name every time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All great, comfy room, nice staff, good breakfast and amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely very well run hotel with unique spa
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Debby

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

raimundo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel. Ideal location. Nice access to the spa in morning and evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel trades off the Spa, but the bedroom maintainance is way off what I'd expect from a 5* hotel. Wardrobe sensor light sensor hanging from inside, meaning light permanently on and next to bed, incapable of sleeping. In room phone didn't work either, meaning a late night trip to reception in person to complain. Ended up having to move rooms but placed on the main road with crowds of people until 3am partying and shouting. Latter not hotel fault, but bizarre to have a room literally onto pavement with such a rowdy street. The toilet flush couldn't stop in new room. All in all a very disappointing stay - and lacking the other basics you expect of a 5* establishment. Robes thin, slippers cheap, no papers anywhere. Would recommend saving the expense and booking somewhere cheaper and going tp the Thermae Baths instead if you really want to use the natural springs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamdi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay and we enjoyed every moment. I would like to thank especially Mr. Stewart.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bedig

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing spa hotel in the centre of Bath. Why pick anywhere else
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

cara

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spa. Very walkable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jasonpal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025