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Francis Hotel Bath

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Queen Square, Bath, England, BA1 2HH
  • Place, Jane Austen Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Roman Baths
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bath Abbey
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a desk with a lamp, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, City View

A bed with a floral headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a floral headboard, two bedside lamps, and a brown leather armchair.

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A neatly made bed with a floral headboard, two bedside lamps, and a brown leather armchair.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a desk with a lamp, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Francis Hotel Bath

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, massage/treatment rooms and 24-hour room service are on-site.
Francis Hotel Bath offers 98 accommodations with free minibar items and a safe. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. 21-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Bath hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Francis Hotel Bath's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Roman Baths. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at Emberwood
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the local sightseeing and the overall condition of the property
  • Steps from Jane Austen Centre and 5 minutes on foot from Pulteney Bridge
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Francis Hotel Bath. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Bath hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Emberwood – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 21.80 per day)
  • Covered parking on site (GBP 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Emberwood

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology

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
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (140 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1728
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 50
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 1.0 per stay.

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 20.00 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: GBP 20 per day
  • Off site parking fee: GBP 21.80 per day (0.5 mi away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 1.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per stay
  • Service fee: 5 per cent

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.
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.
  • One child aged 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Francis Bath MGallery Collection
Francis Hotel
Francis Hotel Bath MGallery Sofitel
Francis Hotel MGallery Collection
Francis MGallery Collection
Hotel Francis
Accor Francis Bath
Francis Hotel MGallery Sofitel
Francis Hotel Bath
Francis Bath MGallery Sofitel
Francis MGallery Sofitel

Francis Hotel Bath Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 696 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, location and staff were wonderful, would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a location close enough to the centre of everything to be convenient but just far enough away to be apart from the noise. Very helpful staff and all the room amenities were perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Great location and great service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, comfortable rooms and friendly staff. The location is perfect and we enjoyed every minute!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. The Francis is beautifully decorated, the staff are most attentive, the property is quiet, immaculate and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff were great at everything they did for us. They went beyond expectations, and were genuinely enthusiastic.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a last minute stay and didn’t want to leave. Everything was perfect with the most lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located with parking. Everything was just perfect. Very comfortable stay in a fine hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly refurbished throughout and a friendly and professional demeanour across all staff we met. Well located.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast offerings were extensive and fresh; the staff attentive, and the doorman was a regular Harry Bailey if you know your Chaucer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elsie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Doorman was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a great location to explore Bath. Staff very friendly and helpful. We stayed as a family but think it would be really nice for a couple looking for a weekend break too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel with perfect service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently upgraded, everything is fresh and yet still looks like it belongs in this charming town. Room was functional with coffee and small fridge, staff were fantastic and the bar and restaurant was busy and fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sallyanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to all amenities. Lovely hotel , would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely location and great hotel. Ember is one of the best places to eat in town too. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was expensive
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful service, beautiful room - we hope to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, beautiful clean hotel and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great staff, very nice place will be visiting again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location- walkable to dining, Roman baths, Jane Austen museum. I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026