Francis Hotel Bath
US$189
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for Francis Hotel Bath
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US$189
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Francis Hotel Bath average US$153 in the cheapest month (January) and US$287 in the most expensive month (September), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$153 |
| February | US$186 |
| March | US$189 |
| April | US$219 |
| May | US$264 |
| June | US$254 |
| July | US$263 |
| August | US$244 |
| September | US$287 |
| October | US$189 |
| November | US$190 |
| December | US$221 |
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Most expensive: September (~US$287)
Cheapest: January (~US$153)
About this property
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Amenities
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy British cuisine at Emberwood, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 98 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring free minibar items and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Francis Hotel Bath, you'll be centrally located in Bath, steps from Jane Austen Centre and within a 10-minute walk of Pulteney Bridge. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from No. 1 Royal Crescent and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Royal Crescent.
What's nearby
Queens Square(0.1 Miles)
Jane Austen Centre(0.1 Miles)
Theatre Royal Bath(0.1 Miles)
Ustinov Theatre(0.1 Miles)
Royal Victoria Park(0.1 Miles)
Bath Central Library(0.2 Miles)
Guildhall(0.2 Miles)
The Circus(0.3 Miles)
Pulteney Bridge(0.3 Miles)
Roman Baths(0.3 Miles)
Bath Abbey(0.3 Miles)
Cotswold Way(0.3 Miles)
Bath Assembly Rooms(0.3 Miles)
Thermae Bath Spa(0.3 Miles)
Bath Christmas Market(0.3 Miles)
Bristol International Airport (BRS)(18.6 Miles)
Heathrow Airport (LHR)(101.6 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Dry cleaning
Housekeeping
Location
Queen Square, Bath City Centre, Bath, England, United Kingdom
Queens Square (0.1 Miles)
Jane Austen Centre (0.1 Miles)
Theatre Royal Bath (0.1 Miles)
Ustinov Theatre (0.1 Miles)
Royal Victoria Park (0.1 Miles)
Bath Central Library (0.2 Miles)
Room options
11
Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
17
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
12
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, City View
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
13
Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Ensuite
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of Francis Hotel Bath
8.9
Fabulous
Based on 2,450 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
5%
Couple
65%
Family
15%
Group
10%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across recent reviews, Francis Hotel Bath earns praise for its central location and warm, welcoming staff, while ongoing renovations, occasional noise, lift outages, and limited on-site parking are recurring drawbacks some guests encountered.
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What guests think
Across recent reviews, Francis Hotel Bath earns praise for its central location and warm, welcoming staff, while ongoing renovations, occasional noise, lift outages, and limited on-site parking are recurring drawbacks some guests encountered.
Breakfast and dining feedback is mixed, ranging from fantastic meals and a lively bar to occasional closures or underwhelming buffet quality. Rooms are generally clean and comfortable with attractive decor and very comfy beds, though a few mention small or warm rooms, layout quirks, limited storage, or Wi-Fi issues. Expect a characterful stay with attentive staff, and check current works and parking details before booking.
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Facilities
Ongoing renovations affected access routes and the lift at times, and scaffolding or construction noise was noted. The bar is popular, and limited on-site parking is available for a fee but can be full or closed.
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Christine
10 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
New bar excellent, all the staff very friendly and helpful food and service excellent, hope to return soon.
New bar excellent, all the staff very friendly and helpful food and service excellent, hope to return soon.
8
Louise
26 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a great stay at the Francis hotel in the city center. The standard of the hotel was fantastic, but no elevator made the return to the room 3rd floor a nightmare. Parts of the hotel were under construction but thatvdidn’t affect our stay.
We had a great stay at the Francis hotel in the city center. The standard of the hotel was fantastic, but no elevator made the return to the room 3rd floor a nightmare. Parts of the hotel were under construction but thatvdidn’t affect our stay.
10
R
3 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great Location, Staff brilliant, fantastic Hotel, food and service was spot on, Parking was easy in the hotel Car park, although as I guest the £20 was nothing, but would have thought as staying at the Hotel should have been free.
Great Location, Staff brilliant, fantastic Hotel, food and service was spot on, Parking was easy in the hotel Car park, although as I guest the £20 was nothing, but would have thought as staying at the Hotel should have been free.
10
Robin G.
30 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Not only the facilities were beautiful but the staff was helpful, professional, and always available. Not eat at the restaurant, however we did frequent the bar for drinks and desserts. Both were very good as was the bartender service.
Not only the facilities were beautiful but the staff was helpful, professional, and always available. Not eat at the restaurant, however we did frequent the bar for drinks and desserts. Both were very good as was the bartender service.
4
Nandini
7 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
1. Car parking not available. Booked this hotel in part because of its car park. Confusing diversion road signs and not being able to book a space ahead of time, meant that the car park was already full by the time we arrived and we ended up parking some distance away. Not warned of this at the time of booking. 2. Check-in time delayed and offered nowhere to store suitcase. The room was not still not ready by the check-in time of 3 pm and we were not offered anywhere to stow our suitcase while we waited. 3. WiFi terrible. WiFi signal was patchy and slow. 4. Staff were so-so and service was disappointing for a 4 star hotel. Overall was 'meh' and would not recommend.
1. Car parking not available. Booked this hotel in part because of its car park. Confusing diversion road signs and not being able to book a space ahead of time, meant that the car park was already full by the time we arrived and we ended up parking some distance away. Not warned of this at the time of booking. 2. Check-in time delayed and offered nowhere to store suitcase. The room was not still not ready by the check-in time of 3 pm and we were not offered anywhere to stow our suitcase while we waited. 3. WiFi terrible. WiFi signal was patchy and slow. 4. Staff were so-so and service was disappointing for a 4 star hotel. Overall was 'meh' and would not recommend.
10
Annie
14 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great reception and super helpful staff. They helped us get our luggage up to the room and very very communicative ahead of time about the lifts being temporarily out. Also gave us excellent advice for parking. Feels like we got an absolute steal staying here.
Great reception and super helpful staff. They helped us get our luggage up to the room and very very communicative ahead of time about the lifts being temporarily out. Also gave us excellent advice for parking. Feels like we got an absolute steal staying here.
10
Michael
5 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We’ve stayed here several times.p and always been very happy. Our room was recently updated and was very good, the building work was ongoing, but didn’t disturb us. It did mean the small car park was closed, but public parking is within a few minutes walk.
We’ve stayed here several times.p and always been very happy. Our room was recently updated and was very good, the building work was ongoing, but didn’t disturb us. It did mean the small car park was closed, but public parking is within a few minutes walk.
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Melanie
26 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Our newly renovated room was amazing, but it was super difficult to come and go. The construction workers lectured us about walking down the hallway to our room. We had to arrive and exit through the back alley way through a construction zone. We even had to carry out our luggage through the back alley way when we left. The construction workers would wake us up at 6:00 a.m. banging right outside our room. It was awful. I understand and appreciate remodeling, but I don’t want to pay to be in the middle of it!
Our newly renovated room was amazing, but it was super difficult to come and go. The construction workers lectured us about walking down the hallway to our room. We had to arrive and exit through the back alley way through a construction zone. We even had to carry out our luggage through the back alley way when we left. The construction workers would wake us up at 6:00 a.m. banging right outside our room. It was awful. I understand and appreciate remodeling, but I don’t want to pay to be in the middle of it!
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Michael
10 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
There was construction happening so the restaurant was closed but we were offered a complimentary breakfast from the continental in the morning. A great selection and fresh breakfast each morning. The room was very comfortable. The WiFi was not the strongest connection. Great location as its central and nearby to many of the attractions and restaurants.
There was construction happening so the restaurant was closed but we were offered a complimentary breakfast from the continental in the morning. A great selection and fresh breakfast each morning. The room was very comfortable. The WiFi was not the strongest connection. Great location as its central and nearby to many of the attractions and restaurants.
10
Fenella
25 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super hotel. Very central, really good decor and bedrooms. Requested a 1st floor room as lift not working - no problem for them at all. Really excellent.
Super hotel. Very central, really good decor and bedrooms. Requested a 1st floor room as lift not working - no problem for them at all. Really excellent.
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Cleanliness
Most guests found rooms and public areas clean, but a handful reported lapses such as stained linens, mildew, or sour milk.
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Wayne
3 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Not a clean room. Disappointing. Will not stay again.
Not a clean room. Disappointing. Will not stay again.
10
Karen
7 Dec 2022
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Stayed 19,328 nights
Very clean and comfortable. Every area was tastefully furnished to a high standard
Very clean and comfortable. Every area was tastefully furnished to a high standard
6
Harkan
25 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Positives: professional, polite reception staff. Great location, very comfortable and quiet room. Negatives: part of curtain in room hanging from rail, dodgy remote control/tv, stains on arm chair seats in room, stains in lounge area sofa. Overall, quite nice but..... finer detail in general appearance seems to have be neglected, lacks quality in relation to value for money.
Positives: professional, polite reception staff. Great location, very comfortable and quiet room. Negatives: part of curtain in room hanging from rail, dodgy remote control/tv, stains on arm chair seats in room, stains in lounge area sofa. Overall, quite nice but..... finer detail in general appearance seems to have be neglected, lacks quality in relation to value for money.
10
jayne
28 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
checking in was easy , the room was spotless and was freshly decorated as was the whole hotel ( still some going on but didn’t bother us) staff all very friendly
checking in was easy , the room was spotless and was freshly decorated as was the whole hotel ( still some going on but didn’t bother us) staff all very friendly
8
James
4 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
My wife and I just stayed for one night. Lovely building and location in the city centre. We booked the superior double room (no. 130). It felt like a standard double, so I’m not sure what made it ‘superior’, but it was quite adequate for our needs. Comfy bed, although they had attached two mattresses together. Attractive room with some quirky features (I’m not sure about having the framed picture on the ceiling!?). The basic complementary minibar was appreciated. Lovely, quiet vibe. Very little disturbance, inside or outside the building. If I was being picky I would highlight things like the stains on the duvet (fake tan possibly?); marks on the wall; faulty shower head with water spraying out of the back where the hose joins the shower head; curtains didn’t close fully around the rail which meant there was light shining in early in the morning. None of these issues bothered us particularly, but the room could do with a little TLC. It wasn’t cheap, but given its location I wouldn’t expect it to be.
My wife and I just stayed for one night. Lovely building and location in the city centre. We booked the superior double room (no. 130). It felt like a standard double, so I’m not sure what made it ‘superior’, but it was quite adequate for our needs. Comfy bed, although they had attached two mattresses together. Attractive room with some quirky features (I’m not sure about having the framed picture on the ceiling!?). The basic complementary minibar was appreciated. Lovely, quiet vibe. Very little disturbance, inside or outside the building. If I was being picky I would highlight things like the stains on the duvet (fake tan possibly?); marks on the wall; faulty shower head with water spraying out of the back where the hose joins the shower head; curtains didn’t close fully around the rail which meant there was light shining in early in the morning. None of these issues bothered us particularly, but the room could do with a little TLC. It wasn’t cheap, but given its location I wouldn’t expect it to be.
10
MARTHA
16 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very nice, clean and convenient. The staff is very friendly.
Very nice, clean and convenient. The staff is very friendly.
6
Kristin
14 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I love to travel and find the cute hotels and pictures if this hotel on all websites do make it look magical. One photo that is very deceiving on this website is the second photo of a steamy nice pool that overlooks the city. Instead of labeling this picture not at the hotel but at a paid bathhouse down the road it looks like it’s part of the hotel- one of the main attractions of the hotel when it’s not. The rooms are okay. They are very small- I was a solo traveler and I can’t imagine how two people would be in this room comfortably. The bathroom was nice however slightly dirty and some mildew in the corners of the shower with very little airflow as after a 5 minute hot shower the room was still foggy after two hours of me coming back into room. No fan. The view was overlooking a construction site and even without the construction it would be a not nice courtyard. The main thing that really put me off was that the WiFi didn’t work, causing me to use almost all my international data just to get around and therefor the tv didn’t work for anything but local stations even tho it says you can connect with your phone, when asking at the front desk the woman said sorry our WiFi signal is too week to accommodate- so why have the QR code and say you can steam tv? Why not have better WiFi? Its a giant hotel surely they can sort it out, especially when someone is paying over $350 a night for a room. Overall I wish I stayed somewhere else - it was close to the town but everything is
I love to travel and find the cute hotels and pictures if this hotel on all websites do make it look magical. One photo that is very deceiving on this website is the second photo of a steamy nice pool that overlooks the city. Instead of labeling this picture not at the hotel but at a paid bathhouse down the road it looks like it’s part of the hotel- one of the main attractions of the hotel when it’s not. The rooms are okay. They are very small- I was a solo traveler and I can’t imagine how two people would be in this room comfortably. The bathroom was nice however slightly dirty and some mildew in the corners of the shower with very little airflow as after a 5 minute hot shower the room was still foggy after two hours of me coming back into room. No fan. The view was overlooking a construction site and even without the construction it would be a not nice courtyard. The main thing that really put me off was that the WiFi didn’t work, causing me to use almost all my international data just to get around and therefor the tv didn’t work for anything but local stations even tho it says you can connect with your phone, when asking at the front desk the woman said sorry our WiFi signal is too week to accommodate- so why have the QR code and say you can steam tv? Why not have better WiFi? Its a giant hotel surely they can sort it out, especially when someone is paying over $350 a night for a room. Overall I wish I stayed somewhere else - it was close to the town but everything is
4
Wayne
2 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Not a clean room. Overpriced and dirty. Disappointing. Will not stay again.
Not a clean room. Overpriced and dirty. Disappointing. Will not stay again.
4
David
22 Jan 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable room with nice nathroom but sink was cracked and lots of light pollution from security light outside. Milk in fridge was off.
Comfortable room with nice nathroom but sink was cracked and lots of light pollution from security light outside. Milk in fridge was off.
10
Robert
16 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely helpful staff, very clean room. Was perfect location for visiting Bath. Highly recommend this hotel.
Lovely helpful staff, very clean room. Was perfect location for visiting Bath. Highly recommend this hotel.
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Rooms
Refurbished, stylish rooms with very comfortable beds; some are compact or warm and have quirks like low ceilings, limited storage, or odd layouts. Several mention poor sound insulation or Wi-Fi/AC issues in certain rooms.
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Nicole
25 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This place is still being refurbished so there was scaffolding around and we had to walk through part of the building works to get to our room. However, our room was beautiful! Large and modern with a Chromecast TV. The breakfast was great and the staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful. The location was also perfect for walking anywhere in the centre of Bath. I would definitely come back here in future.
This place is still being refurbished so there was scaffolding around and we had to walk through part of the building works to get to our room. However, our room was beautiful! Large and modern with a Chromecast TV. The breakfast was great and the staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful. The location was also perfect for walking anywhere in the centre of Bath. I would definitely come back here in future.
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N
13 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel and great staff. Good job we're not taller though since the ceilings are pretty low on the top floor.
Lovely hotel and great staff. Good job we're not taller though since the ceilings are pretty low on the top floor.
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Kim
20 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location near restaurants and shops, historic places to visit. Clean facility and excellent service at front desk and bar. Room didn’t have drawers for clothes so plan to live out of your suitcase.
Great location near restaurants and shops, historic places to visit. Clean facility and excellent service at front desk and bar. Room didn’t have drawers for clothes so plan to live out of your suitcase.
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Gennaro
17 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Like it's character, different and unique. Dislike very unlevel floors, very poor sound insulation. Floors and ceilings shaking, loud impacts and creaking walls. Very hard to sleep unless exhausted.
Like it's character, different and unique. Dislike very unlevel floors, very poor sound insulation. Floors and ceilings shaking, loud impacts and creaking walls. Very hard to sleep unless exhausted.
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Kristin
14 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I love to travel and find the cute hotels and pictures if this hotel on all websites do make it look magical. One photo that is very deceiving on this website is the second photo of a steamy nice pool that overlooks the city. Instead of labeling this picture not at the hotel but at a paid bathhouse down the road it looks like it’s part of the hotel- one of the main attractions of the hotel when it’s not. The rooms are okay. They are very small- I was a solo traveler and I can’t imagine how two people would be in this room comfortably. The bathroom was nice however slightly dirty and some mildew in the corners of the shower with very little airflow as after a 5 minute hot shower the room was still foggy after two hours of me coming back into room. No fan. The view was overlooking a construction site and even without the construction it would be a not nice courtyard. The main thing that really put me off was that the WiFi didn’t work, causing me to use almost all my international data just to get around and therefor the tv didn’t work for anything but local stations even tho it says you can connect with your phone, when asking at the front desk the woman said sorry our WiFi signal is too week to accommodate- so why have the QR code and say you can steam tv? Why not have better WiFi? Its a giant hotel surely they can sort it out, especially when someone is paying over $350 a night for a room. Overall I wish I stayed somewhere else - it was close to the town but everything is
I love to travel and find the cute hotels and pictures if this hotel on all websites do make it look magical. One photo that is very deceiving on this website is the second photo of a steamy nice pool that overlooks the city. Instead of labeling this picture not at the hotel but at a paid bathhouse down the road it looks like it’s part of the hotel- one of the main attractions of the hotel when it’s not. The rooms are okay. They are very small- I was a solo traveler and I can’t imagine how two people would be in this room comfortably. The bathroom was nice however slightly dirty and some mildew in the corners of the shower with very little airflow as after a 5 minute hot shower the room was still foggy after two hours of me coming back into room. No fan. The view was overlooking a construction site and even without the construction it would be a not nice courtyard. The main thing that really put me off was that the WiFi didn’t work, causing me to use almost all my international data just to get around and therefor the tv didn’t work for anything but local stations even tho it says you can connect with your phone, when asking at the front desk the woman said sorry our WiFi signal is too week to accommodate- so why have the QR code and say you can steam tv? Why not have better WiFi? Its a giant hotel surely they can sort it out, especially when someone is paying over $350 a night for a room. Overall I wish I stayed somewhere else - it was close to the town but everything is
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Hazel
30 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good for quick stay but hotel bit dated. Tv in room not able to watch as on different wall to bed which was weird. Need to think about layout of room. Overall room comfortable
Good for quick stay but hotel bit dated. Tv in room not able to watch as on different wall to bed which was weird. Need to think about layout of room. Overall room comfortable
10
Marjan
30 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very good hotel, recently renovated
Very good hotel, recently renovated
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Peter
30 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very nice hotel. We didn’t use much of the facilities as our activities had us around the city of Bath. However- the room was stuffy and warm. Found t change the thermostats. A fan and look hater xo forget would have been useful.
Very nice hotel. We didn’t use much of the facilities as our activities had us around the city of Bath. However- the room was stuffy and warm. Found t change the thermostats. A fan and look hater xo forget would have been useful.
10
Megan
29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was really nice - we only booked a cosy room and I was not expected it to be as big. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud! Really nice hotel, excellent service - a free drink at the bar for all residents was a lovely touch. The hotel even smelled amazing!! Highly recommend
Room was really nice - we only booked a cosy room and I was not expected it to be as big. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud! Really nice hotel, excellent service - a free drink at the bar for all residents was a lovely touch. The hotel even smelled amazing!! Highly recommend
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Lynne
30 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Was aware of the refurbishment but was not aware I’d be woken shortly after 7am by workmen shouting and climbing scaffolding outside my window. Door hinges in ‘refurbished’ block need a full review - lots of doors slamming at all times. No soundproofing between rooms. Rain shower disappointing.
Was aware of the refurbishment but was not aware I’d be woken shortly after 7am by workmen shouting and climbing scaffolding outside my window. Door hinges in ‘refurbished’ block need a full review - lots of doors slamming at all times. No soundproofing between rooms. Rain shower disappointing.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful and proactive, with thoughtful touches, luggage help and special-occasion gestures. A few reviews cite slower reception or breakfast service.
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Peter
19 May 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Great position near centre. Nice room, clean and nicely furnished. Tiny bathroom but good shower. Reception staff good, restaurant staff poor, especially at breakfast: brusque, unfriendly, almost rude. Bed never properly made: bottom sheet and pillows untouched, duvet simply thrown over. Not much care taken.
Great position near centre. Nice room, clean and nicely furnished. Tiny bathroom but good shower. Reception staff good, restaurant staff poor, especially at breakfast: brusque, unfriendly, almost rude. Bed never properly made: bottom sheet and pillows untouched, duvet simply thrown over. Not much care taken.
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Robert
26 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Superb staff saved the day for this property The internal condition of the hotel and our room were lovely - but the external renovations are making the reception to room experience pretty horrible. Once these external works are completed all should be well I rate highly the door guys, bar staff and restaurant team (fantastic food) The reception staff fall short and are not helping at all with the issues arising from the renovation.
Superb staff saved the day for this property The internal condition of the hotel and our room were lovely - but the external renovations are making the reception to room experience pretty horrible. Once these external works are completed all should be well I rate highly the door guys, bar staff and restaurant team (fantastic food) The reception staff fall short and are not helping at all with the issues arising from the renovation.
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Mr
18 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was my wife's 60th and not only did they give us a front bedroom as requested, but they upgraded us with a complimentary bottle of fizz. the reception was lovely and helpful. Thanks to all.
It was my wife's 60th and not only did they give us a front bedroom as requested, but they upgraded us with a complimentary bottle of fizz. the reception was lovely and helpful. Thanks to all.
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bridget
5 Nov 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Ideally located to walk around the beautiful historic city. Window in room needed replaced so was drafty. Some of the front desk staff were not that helpful. If they did not know the answer about parking and tours, they should have offered to find out. Great fish and chips though!
Ideally located to walk around the beautiful historic city. Window in room needed replaced so was drafty. Some of the front desk staff were not that helpful. If they did not know the answer about parking and tours, they should have offered to find out. Great fish and chips though!
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Anita
4 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This was a same day/late booking, as the original accommodation for this stay had been double booked, which I only found out 20 mins before leaving home. I was happy to book the hotel as I had previously visited to attend an afternoon "Perfume Experience", so I did have an idea of what to expect. For this visit I was attending the "Perfume Experience" as part of a very special friend\'s 50th birthday present which als included overnight stay. Having had the stress & diappointment of dealing the alternative accommodation\'s double booking, I can honestly say that we were both more than happy to have stayed with you. From the moment we arrived, the staff were extremely welcoming and couldn\'t have done more for us, weren’t able to check in as we were too ealy, however we were able to leave our overnight bags at reception and after explaining the stress of the accommodation fiasco, we were given a voucher for a free bottle of prosecco to help the birthday celebrations. When we did actually check in, we were informed our bags had already been put in our room. The room as well as the rest of the hotel were extremely clean and provide us with all that we needed for our stay. The complimentary teas, hot chocolate, milk and biscuits were greatly appreciated. Although, I had booked on a "room only" basis we paid for breakfast, which we took full advantage of - there was a good choice of cereals, fruit, drinks, bread, pastries and of course cooked items, which were still hot at 9.45am
This was a same day/late booking, as the original accommodation for this stay had been double booked, which I only found out 20 mins before leaving home. I was happy to book the hotel as I had previously visited to attend an afternoon "Perfume Experience", so I did have an idea of what to expect. For this visit I was attending the "Perfume Experience" as part of a very special friend\'s 50th birthday present which als included overnight stay. Having had the stress & diappointment of dealing the alternative accommodation\'s double booking, I can honestly say that we were both more than happy to have stayed with you. From the moment we arrived, the staff were extremely welcoming and couldn\'t have done more for us, weren’t able to check in as we were too ealy, however we were able to leave our overnight bags at reception and after explaining the stress of the accommodation fiasco, we were given a voucher for a free bottle of prosecco to help the birthday celebrations. When we did actually check in, we were informed our bags had already been put in our room. The room as well as the rest of the hotel were extremely clean and provide us with all that we needed for our stay. The complimentary teas, hot chocolate, milk and biscuits were greatly appreciated. Although, I had booked on a "room only" basis we paid for breakfast, which we took full advantage of - there was a good choice of cereals, fruit, drinks, bread, pastries and of course cooked items, which were still hot at 9.45am
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Sylvia
6 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Doorman went over & beyond to assist us. As Seniors, we very much appreciated his service. Bartenders were friendly & professional. Gave us suggestions for dinner. When we arrived at the restaurant, they were closing. We asked & the young lady gave us another suggestion. Very good restaurant that should be added to Your Hotel suggestions. Beckford Canteen!! Fresh lamb, so delicious & tender, no need for a fork. Everyone gracious & accommodating. Fabulous experience.
Doorman went over & beyond to assist us. As Seniors, we very much appreciated his service. Bartenders were friendly & professional. Gave us suggestions for dinner. When we arrived at the restaurant, they were closing. We asked & the young lady gave us another suggestion. Very good restaurant that should be added to Your Hotel suggestions. Beckford Canteen!! Fresh lamb, so delicious & tender, no need for a fork. Everyone gracious & accommodating. Fabulous experience.
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Nellee
14 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff have been wonderful. Room was beautiful. Would definitely return to this hotel if I am ever in Bath.
Staff have been wonderful. Room was beautiful. Would definitely return to this hotel if I am ever in Bath.
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Ian
28 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We were able to check in a bit early and our bags were taken to our room during the check in process
We were able to check in a bit early and our bags were taken to our room during the check in process
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Annie
14 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great reception and super helpful staff. They helped us get our luggage up to the room and very very communicative ahead of time about the lifts being temporarily out. Also gave us excellent advice for parking. Feels like we got an absolute steal staying here.
Great reception and super helpful staff. They helped us get our luggage up to the room and very very communicative ahead of time about the lifts being temporarily out. Also gave us excellent advice for parking. Feels like we got an absolute steal staying here.
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Paul
4 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Arrived with friends who booked direct - we felt like 2nd class guests as we had booked through Expedia.Breakfast cost £19.95 pp although another guest was offered breakfast for £15 pp. £15 rate requested but refused. Our perceptions were compounded when our friends had vouchers for free drinks but were not offered to us. If you don’t book direct - you’re not valued. Aside from this it’s a very pleasant hotel in great location m.
Arrived with friends who booked direct - we felt like 2nd class guests as we had booked through Expedia.Breakfast cost £19.95 pp although another guest was offered breakfast for £15 pp. £15 rate requested but refused. Our perceptions were compounded when our friends had vouchers for free drinks but were not offered to us. If you don’t book direct - you’re not valued. Aside from this it’s a very pleasant hotel in great location m.
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Location
Exceptionally central and walkable to the Roman Baths, Abbey, shops and restaurants. Some note occasional street noise, and parking is nearby or on-site but limited and often paid.
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Tonya
9 Aug 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel is in an ideal location in Bath. Easily walkable to the main sights in town. The staff was fantastic and the breakfast was great too. I would definitely stay here again.
The hotel is in an ideal location in Bath. Easily walkable to the main sights in town. The staff was fantastic and the breakfast was great too. I would definitely stay here again.
10
Kim
4 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good hotel in a lovely part of the city. Perfect for what I wanted and on site parking which was a bonus.
Good hotel in a lovely part of the city. Perfect for what I wanted and on site parking which was a bonus.
10
Fiona
18 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, easy walk to city centre but on a lovely calm square. Very comfy bed, friendly staff, car park.
Great location, easy walk to city centre but on a lovely calm square. Very comfy bed, friendly staff, car park.
10
Wilma
24 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great central location for exploring Bath
Great central location for exploring Bath
8
Kathleen
15 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It’s a beautiful hotel within walking distance to Roman Baths and Bath Abbey and lots of shopping and restaurants. We didn’t much care for the breakfast buffet and parking was a little tricky as they were working on the roads.
It’s a beautiful hotel within walking distance to Roman Baths and Bath Abbey and lots of shopping and restaurants. We didn’t much care for the breakfast buffet and parking was a little tricky as they were working on the roads.
10
tanita
23 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
very central hotel
very central hotel
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Bobbie
10 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel in perfect location for central Bath. We stayed in one of the new rooms which was fabulous. Everything was in the room that you might need including water in the fridge.
Beautiful hotel in perfect location for central Bath. We stayed in one of the new rooms which was fabulous. Everything was in the room that you might need including water in the fridge.
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Denise
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel. Mostly freshly refurbished. Great central location. Will stay again if in Bath.
Lovely hotel. Mostly freshly refurbished. Great central location. Will stay again if in Bath.
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DAVID
3 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very comfortable and quiet. Excellent location to everything.
Very comfortable and quiet. Excellent location to everything.
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Steven
1 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This was an excellent location to explore Bath. The hop on hop off bus had a stop near the hotel so I never had to use my car to get around. The staff members were all very nice and helpful. The car park was to the rear of the hotel and very convenient.
This was an excellent location to explore Bath. The hop on hop off bus had a stop near the hotel so I never had to use my car to get around. The staff members were all very nice and helpful. The car park was to the rear of the hotel and very convenient.
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Dining
Reports are mixed: many enjoyed tasty breakfasts, good cocktails and strong restaurant meals, while others found breakfast basic or overpriced, dinner poor, or the restaurant temporarily closed.
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Paul
22 Jul 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Enjoyed our stay. Really great location, with key attractions really close by, and in a fantastic walkable area. Hotel is also a beautiful building, inside and out. Not great for someone with mobility issues (we don’t, fortunately), though, as it wasn’t possible to get to our room without using multiple flights of stairs - so be careful if that’s an issue for you. Couldn’t open the window in our room either, which was a bummer, as it meant we needed to have the air con on at night. Not unusual in much of the world, but not necessary somewhere so cool - even when we were there in July. Finally, not that impressed with the staff or the breakfast. Won’t go into details, but staff seemed unable to solve basic billing issues. Breakfast also mediocre and expensive for what you got.
Enjoyed our stay. Really great location, with key attractions really close by, and in a fantastic walkable area. Hotel is also a beautiful building, inside and out. Not great for someone with mobility issues (we don’t, fortunately), though, as it wasn’t possible to get to our room without using multiple flights of stairs - so be careful if that’s an issue for you. Couldn’t open the window in our room either, which was a bummer, as it meant we needed to have the air con on at night. Not unusual in much of the world, but not necessary somewhere so cool - even when we were there in July. Finally, not that impressed with the staff or the breakfast. Won’t go into details, but staff seemed unable to solve basic billing issues. Breakfast also mediocre and expensive for what you got.
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Colin
4 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
What was outstanding was the food. Wow! What a meal. Should get a Michelin star for our meal.
What was outstanding was the food. Wow! What a meal. Should get a Michelin star for our meal.
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Vicki
29 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulous location, carpark reasonable get there when check out time for a space. Breakfast very good quality.
Fabulous location, carpark reasonable get there when check out time for a space. Breakfast very good quality.
10
Pedro
26 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Most welcoming and comfortable stay at The Francis. Clean and cosy room, excellent service and food at Boho Marche. The perfect base to explore Bath!
Most welcoming and comfortable stay at The Francis. Clean and cosy room, excellent service and food at Boho Marche. The perfect base to explore Bath!
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Von
28 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The Francis is beautifully located on Queen Square, within easy walking distance of Bath’s major tourist attractions. The room was clean and comfortable. Our evening meal in the restaurant was phenomenal. The restaurant is a hid gem. I can’t recommend it enough.
The Francis is beautifully located on Queen Square, within easy walking distance of Bath’s major tourist attractions. The room was clean and comfortable. Our evening meal in the restaurant was phenomenal. The restaurant is a hid gem. I can’t recommend it enough.
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Thomas
11 Jul 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel, rooms and hotel staff were GREAT. The restaurant staff left a lot to be desired. Every morning there was an issue - very poor service. We only dined at the restaurant for breakfast - that was enough/ Our lower overall rating of the hotel reflects the restaurant.
The hotel, rooms and hotel staff were GREAT. The restaurant staff left a lot to be desired. Every morning there was an issue - very poor service. We only dined at the restaurant for breakfast - that was enough/ Our lower overall rating of the hotel reflects the restaurant.
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Richard
9 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The dinner was very bad and quite unacceptable and the restaurant drinks were very expensive. Otherwise satisfactory but we won't be returning because of the bad food
The dinner was very bad and quite unacceptable and the restaurant drinks were very expensive. Otherwise satisfactory but we won't be returning because of the bad food
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bassam
3 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
I would not recomend to reserve with breakfast, there are a lot of better options close by with better coffee and food. The days we went the expresso coffee machine was not working and they did not bring any other to make a good coffee in the morning. The options in the buffet are too basic and the service in the restaurant was not great. The check out time is not that flexible, they charge if you want late check out even if it is now that busy. Location is excellent!
I would not recomend to reserve with breakfast, there are a lot of better options close by with better coffee and food. The days we went the expresso coffee machine was not working and they did not bring any other to make a good coffee in the morning. The options in the buffet are too basic and the service in the restaurant was not great. The check out time is not that flexible, they charge if you want late check out even if it is now that busy. Location is excellent!
10
Samantha
24 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a wonderful stay here at the Francis Hotel, all the staff were very friendly. Our room was gorgeous, we had lovely breakfastsand we cannot fault anything with our stay here. we will definitely be back.
We had a wonderful stay here at the Francis Hotel, all the staff were very friendly. Our room was gorgeous, we had lovely breakfastsand we cannot fault anything with our stay here. we will definitely be back.
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Michael
10 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
There was construction happening so the restaurant was closed but we were offered a complimentary breakfast from the continental in the morning. A great selection and fresh breakfast each morning. The room was very comfortable. The WiFi was not the strongest connection. Great location as its central and nearby to many of the attractions and restaurants.
There was construction happening so the restaurant was closed but we were offered a complimentary breakfast from the continental in the morning. A great selection and fresh breakfast each morning. The room was very comfortable. The WiFi was not the strongest connection. Great location as its central and nearby to many of the attractions and restaurants.
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Anne
last week
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel and our room were a 10 on a 10 scale. The staff unfortunately seemed just plain tired. No welcome smiles- neither at the reception nor the dining. Maps of the town were impossible to read. The breakfast servers stood around talking. Never came by to check on us or refill our coffees. There was no concierge and many of the staff were new and seemed to know nothing about the town. Truly- a very surprisingly unfriendly experience. But loved the hotel!
The hotel and our room were a 10 on a 10 scale. The staff unfortunately seemed just plain tired. No welcome smiles- neither at the reception nor the dining. Maps of the town were impossible to read. The breakfast servers stood around talking. Never came by to check on us or refill our coffees. There was no concierge and many of the staff were new and seemed to know nothing about the town. Truly- a very surprisingly unfriendly experience. But loved the hotel!
10
Alice
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel was beautiful. Helpful staff, impeccably clean room, really comfy bed, spa treatments available, bathrobes available on request, GHD hairdryers in the rooms... There were so many details that honestly put this hotel a step above the rest. I will definitely be back!
Hotel was beautiful. Helpful staff, impeccably clean room, really comfy bed, spa treatments available, bathrobes available on request, GHD hairdryers in the rooms... There were so many details that honestly put this hotel a step above the rest. I will definitely be back!
10
Adam
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
A great location and very friendly and helpful staff. The most comfortable beds ever. You won’t go wrong with this hotel I promise. Like most things in Bath you have to pick and choose how much you would like to spend on food and drink but it was a fantastic experience though out or stay.
A great location and very friendly and helpful staff. The most comfortable beds ever. You won’t go wrong with this hotel I promise. Like most things in Bath you have to pick and choose how much you would like to spend on food and drink but it was a fantastic experience though out or stay.
10
Elissa
12 Sept 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location! Room was spacious and beautifully appointed. Bathroom was large and very clean. Highly recommend!
Great location! Room was spacious and beautifully appointed. Bathroom was large and very clean. Highly recommend!
10
Karen
3 Sept 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous and convenient to walk around town. Highly recommended. Staff were fantastic!
Fabulous and convenient to walk around town. Highly recommended. Staff were fantastic!
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FAQs about Francis Hotel Bath
Is parking available at the hotel?
Self parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 20 per day. Offsite parking is also available at a cost of GBP 21.80 per day, located 0.5 miles away and open 24 hours. Reservations are not required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 20.00 per person.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of GBP 50, subject to availability.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The hotel features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. Additional accessibility details can be requested from the property.
Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?
The hotel is centrally located in Bath, just steps from the Jane Austen Centre and within a 10-minute walk of Pulteney Bridge. It is approximately 0.4 miles from No. 1 Royal Crescent and 0.5 miles from the Royal Crescent. Public transport options are available nearby.
What are the hotel's policies regarding children?
Children 11 years old or younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Cribs are available for a fee of GBP 1.00 per stay, and rollaway beds can be provided for a fee of GBP 25.00 per stay. Availability is subject to request and confirmation.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- This property uses some solar energy
- 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
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- One child 11 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 per person
- Covered self parking fee: GBP 20 per day
- Offsite 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 percent
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