Thermae Bath Spa is Britain's only natural thermal spa, using the same geothermal spring water that the Romans harnessed 2,000 years ago, with an open-air rooftop pool of steaming mineral water offering views over Bath's Georgian skyline that constitute one of Britain's most civilised experiences. The contemporary spa building, designed by Nicholas Grimshaw, sits immediately beside the original Roman Baths. Hotels near Thermae Bath Spa in central Bath are perfectly placed for combining the spa experience with the city's extraordinary architecture, museums, and restaurants.
Our Picks — Bath
Royal Crescent
Occupying the centrepiece of Bath's iconic crescent, this Grade I listed Georgian masterpiece is the city's ultimate luxury address — all silk fabrics, four-poster beds, and a walled garden spa that feels miles from the world. The Bath Priory Restaurant holds a Michelin star.
City Centre
The only hotel in the world outside Iceland with access to natural thermal waters, The Gainsborough is built over the same ancient spring that fed the Roman Baths. Its underground spa complex draws directly from the source, creating a genuinely extraordinary bathing experience.
Bathwick
A stunning Georgian townhouse on one of Bath's grandest boulevards, No. 15 combines period architecture with boldly contemporary interiors full of art, taxidermy, and colour. The convivial bar and locally sourced restaurant have become destinations in their own right.
Weston
A handsome Victorian Gothic manor set in two acres of walled gardens just minutes from the city centre, The Bath Priory offers a secluded country-house experience with a Michelin-starred kitchen. The heated outdoor pool makes it a summer favourite.
City Centre
Four interconnected Georgian townhouses on a quiet residential street compose this elegant independent hotel with individually decorated rooms and the celebrated Olive Tree restaurant in its vaulted cellar. Quintessentially Bath in the best possible sense.
City Centre
Occupying a terrace of Georgian townhouses on Queen Square — one of Bath's finest — the Francis blends period grandeur with contemporary comfort in a well-priced package. Its central position is ideal for exploring on foot.
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