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The Gainsborough Bath Spa

City Hotel

Trip Advisor Rating '.$item_trip.' Our Rating 9.0
 

The Gainsborough Bath Spa, YTL's inaugural luxury hotel in the UK and a proud member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, pays elegant homage to Bath's storied thermal heritage.

Champalimaud Design of New York has masterfully reimagined this historic building as a welcoming, vibrant, and deeply social sanctuary—blending timeless sophistication with modern vibrancy to create one of the city's most captivating retreats, right in the beating heart of Bath.

Each of the exquisitely appointed rooms and suites offers five-star refinement, featuring flat-screen HD televisions, Roberts radios with Bluetooth, complimentary high-speed WiFi, radiant heated bathroom floors, minibars, kettles, coffee machines, iPod docking stations, slippers, and luxurious private bathrooms with baths, invigorating showers, premium free toiletries, and hairdryers. Select suites include fully equipped kitchens with fridges, ensuring effortless comfort whether for a romantic escape or an extended stay.

Spa Village Bath draws directly from Bath's original thermal springs, offering a contemporary interpretation of the city's ancient healing traditions infused with the historic British art of aromatherapy. Guests can immerse in the restorative hot spring bath, indoor pool, sauna, and fitness centre, while a curated selection of treatments gently supports wellness and relaxation in an atmosphere of serene luxury.

Dining delights await with a choice of buffet, à la carte, or continental breakfast to begin the day, complemented by refined all-day dining and bar offerings in sophisticated surroundings. Multilingual staff—fluent in German, English, Spanish, and French—provide warm, attentive concierge guidance at the 24-hour reception, while the shared lounge and bar create inviting spaces for connection and unwinding.

The Gainsborough Bath Spa is perfectly positioned in the heart of Bath, just 500 metres from Bath Spa Train Station, 80 metres from the city centre, and within easy reach of Bath Abbey, the Roman Baths, and the iconic Royal Crescent. The area invites leisurely hiking and cycling (with bike hire available), and Bristol Airport lies a convenient 29 km away—placing this exceptional retreat at the centre of Bath's UNESCO World Heritage splendour and timeless allure.

Available Board

Breakfast · Room Only

Rooms & Suites

General Facilities

Activities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Walking Tours
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Golf Course (within 3 Km)

Wellness

  • Indoor Swimming Pool
  • Fitness/Spa Locker Rooms
  • Fitness
  • Full Body Massage
  • Hand Massage
  • Head Massage
  • Couples Massage
  • Foot Massage
  • Neck Massage
  • Back Massage
  • Spa Lounge/Relaxation Area
  • Spa Facilities
  • Sun Loungers Or Beach Chairs
  • Hot Spring Bath
  • Massage
  • Spa And Wellness Centre
  • Fitness Centre
  • Sauna

General

  • Invoice Provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge Service
  • Luggage Storage
  • Express Check-in/Check-out
  • 24-hour Front Desk
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Ironing Service
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Laundry
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business Centre
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities

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5 rating
March 2026

Fantastic hotel, location, service, spa, room - all of it absolutely worth 5 star rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

3 rating
March 2026

We booked 2 nights and were looking forward to a nice break, the write up/reviews were overall quite positive, so we booked. We arrived around tea time on the Friday and was met by a really helpful...

5 rating
February 2026

Loved my spa day. There is a calm, welcoming & peaceful atmosphere throughout this hotel and spa. I arrived feeling depleted and wretched. I left a few hours later feeling like a different...

5 rating
February 2026

Far and away one of the best hotels we have stayed anywhere in the world! The service was excellent! From Stewart the concierge to the staff at the reception desk to the quality of the room it is an...

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