The Gainsborough Bath Spa

5.0 star property

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Bath Spa Room

Bath Spa Room

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

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Courtyard Room

Courtyard Room

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

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King Suite

King Suite

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Pool

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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The Townhouse

The Townhouse

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lulu Caffe - ‬1 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 equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
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
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • 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
Guests must contact this hotel in advance to reserve valet parking.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 2 2026 to March 6 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Spa

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
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

Property is also known as

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The Gainsborough Bath Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 772 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1004 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

amber

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a stay at The Gainsborough Bath Spa as a Christmas present for my partner, who had never been to Bath before. Wanting to make the gift extra special, I emailed ahead to request a complimentary upgrade. Having stayed here previously, I was delighted when the team kindly accommodated us—it set the tone for what turned out to be a truly memorable experience. From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable. Every single member of staff went out of their way to be helpful, creating an atmosphere of genuine hospitality that made us feel completely at ease. One of the highlights was receiving all-time access to the pool. This was such a treat, especially as The Gainsborough is the only hotel in the UK to offer natural thermal baths. Being able to enjoy them whenever we wished added a magical touch to our stay and made the experience feel truly unique. Overall, The Gainsborough Bath Spa exceeded all expectations. Thoughtful touches, outstanding service, and the rare luxury of natural thermal waters made this Christmas gift unforgettable. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a special getaway in Bath.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharmilla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful hotel with great service, really comfortable rooms - and the fact that you can access the thermal baths is the icing on the cake! Just a few minutes from the station and the main shopping and tourist areas, the hotel is really well situated yet feels like an oasis of calm. The one minor downside was that the restaurant wasn't open on a Monday, but there were plenty of dinner options nearby. It is one of our favourite places to stay in Bath and we would highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff were not well trained. Some were very friendly & made an huge effort (concierge), others nice but just not well trained, but I heard one senior receptionist being rude to another guest. Hidden / badly advertised charges everywhere: parking (public car park management ch cheaper), spa use outside off-peak-hours, £5 ‘tray charge’ for room service. Room nice but incongruous failings: Phone in room so old almost unusable, key-holder in room falling off the wall. Bizarre that a hotel restaurant should not open for 2 days per week, including Sunday night (and Monday.) This is not a cheap hotel, so these shortcomings not acceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

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

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and our room was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Chee Eng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. Rooms were clean and fresh. Location was good, right in the middle of what needs to be visited at Bath. The spa access for guests was of good timing and the hot pools were great and not crowded for the period. However the hotel is let down by the access road which was often tight and narrow and without space for loading and unloading of people and luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

goeun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was really friendly and nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The spa is so therapeutic it’s the only reason to stay here. It’s my 2nd stay here for the spa. The hotel is totally overrated its just ok it’s not good or great. Things don’t work it’s noisy but staff are nice and spa is the gift.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service. We dropped off our bags early and they went in our rooms already when we returned later in the evening. The bath was the highlight of our stay with different saunas and small pools besides just the main large bath area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicity

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen, Clovis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bath house was excellent. Friendly staff. Free for all guests for two hours in morning and two in evening
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with cozy clean rooms. Great location shopping, restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience all around. Beautiful facilities, fantastic spa, and delightful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms , great staff and spa.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is a guilty pleasure when I come home to visit my family - love this hotel. I'm not sure why but the litter in the streets of bath seemed out of control but this nothing to do woth the hotel. Looking forward to my next stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALBERT, middlesex

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aoife

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a delightful hotel, has been wonderful for my recent couple of stays. Friendly and proactive employees, gorgeous rooms with the comfiest beds, tasty breakfast, PERFECT location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025