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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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Hallway

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

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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 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Pool | Indoor pool, pool loungers

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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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

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

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About this property

The Gainsborough Bath Spa

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Thermae Bath Spa
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 centre, a bar/lounge and a sauna are on-site.
The Gainsborough Bath Spa offers 99 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Bath hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna and a 24-hour fitness centre.

Guests aged 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.
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
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property 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 centre and 2 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2164 square feet (201 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, 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 a English breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Gainsborough Brasserie – This brasserie only serves dinner. Reservations are required.
Gainsborough Bar – This cocktail bar only serves light fare. 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 19 January 2026 to 22 January 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Spa

Alternative facilities will be available off-site during the renovation.

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

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 cots (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: from 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)

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.

Property is also known as

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The Gainsborough Bath Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 763 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1006 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was lovely, staff were great. Breakfast disappointing. I don’t mind paying a premium for something if it’s really good but it wasn’t. I like my bacon crispy but it was extremely overcooked. Eggs Benedict - average. Rest of the stay was lovely though
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Warm welcome, friendly staff, fabulous amenities, fantastic location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The thing that really stood out was the very smiley staff,faultless hotel Reception staff were very smiley, But the overall winner of the smily competition were the ladies at breakfast Absolutely amazing hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and welcoming. Spa is rather crowded during the hours when guests allowed but the treatments are excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah, Bristol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic. Great room, spa amazing, lovely staff and comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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