Why we love it
The setting
The Gainsborough Bath Spa sits on Beau Street in central Bath, set inside two Georgian and Victorian stone buildings. The location puts you a short walk from Great Pulteney Street and the wider Bath city centre, so the city's honey-coloured terraces and gardens are on the doorstep. SouthGate Bath, the main shopping area, is roughly 250 metres away, which makes it easy to step out for shops, cafes and the river.
What to expect
The hotel is best known for its own access to natural thermal waters, drawn from Bath's hot springs and fed into the on-site Spa Village pool. Rooms carry a calm, classic look with soft colour palettes and heavy curtains. There is a bar and a restaurant on site, and breakfast can be added at booking for around thirty pounds per adult. Across 99 rooms the style stays consistent and quiet rather than showy.
Things to do nearby
Great Pulteney Street, one of Bath's grand Georgian avenues, is about 500 metres from the door. Closer in you have Hotbath Gallery at around 130 metres and a cluster of small galleries and the Cotswold Way walking route within a few hundred metres. SouthGate Bath covers the shopping and dining side, and the compact city centre means most of central Bath is reachable on foot in well under fifteen minutes.
Best for
A good fit for couples who want a spa stay in the centre of Bath, with thermal waters on site and the city's galleries, shops and Georgian streets a short walk away.
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Double room
Calm, classic double room with soft colours and heavy curtains in central Bath.
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A week, loosely planned
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Spa Village arrival
Arrive and settle into the room, then head down to the Spa Village to use the thermal pool. In the evening, walk the few minutes to SouthGate or Great Pulteney Street and pick a spot for dinner in the city centre.
Bath on foot
Spend the morning exploring central Bath on foot, taking in the galleries near the hotel and the Cotswold Way path on the edge of town. Return for a final soak in the thermal waters before check-out.
Where you'll be
Bath, UK
FAQ
Does The Gainsborough Bath Spa have a spa and thermal pool?
Yes. The hotel has its own Spa Village with a pool fed by Bath's natural thermal springs, which is one of the main reasons guests choose to stay here.
Is The Gainsborough Bath Spa close to the city centre?
Yes. It is on Beau Street in central Bath, with SouthGate Bath shopping about 250 metres away and Great Pulteney Street around 500 metres on foot.
Does The Gainsborough Bath Spa include breakfast?
The deal is room only. Breakfast can be added when you book, at roughly thirty pounds per adult, and is served at the hotel.
What is the best area to stay in Bath?
Staying in the central area around Beau Street and SouthGate keeps the Roman city, the shops and the Georgian streets within a short walk, which is where this hotel sits.
Does The Gainsborough Bath Spa have a restaurant and bar?
Yes. There is a restaurant and a separate bar on site, so you can eat and drink without leaving the hotel.
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