Boutique hotels in Bath: Best spa hotels and city centre stays

Bath, loved for its fine Georgian architecture, Jane Austen and frisky Romans, has a damn fine collection of boutique hotels. Bath’s art and design scene is heaving with talent, and this is merrily reflected in its hefty crop of unique and rather special hotels.

You’ll find Michelin-starred dining, artists in residence and cleverly converted historic properties, many of which are within a couple of minutes’ walk of the city’s main visitor attractions – such as the Roman Baths, Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge, Bath Abbey and luxury spa. We’ve got you covered if you prefer to be a little further away from the heart of the action too.

Whether you simply want to wander through the beautiful streets of this Unesco World Heritage Site, dubbed as one of the great spa towns of Europe, or are looking for a city break where you can enjoy fine dining and trendy bars, Bath is surely one of the must-visit locations when it comes to travel in England.

The best boutique hotels in Bath are:

Neighbourhood: City Centre

Creep downstairs at The Queensberry to find the Michelin-starred Olive Tree restaurant. Headed up by Heston Blumenthal protégé Chris Cleghorn, the restaurant serves such fineries as trout with wasabi, apple and dill, along with a sturdy selection for vegetarians and vegans. Upstairs, the amalgamation of four sandy Georgian townhouses on Russel Street has resulted in a stylish and friendly one-off hotel run by husband and wife team Laurence and Helen Beere.

Neighbourhood: City Centre