Business Details
Luxury Hotel in the Heart of Bath
Established in 1846, The Royal Hotel has been a cornerstone of Bath's hospitality scene for over 150 years. Our Grade II listed building, designed by Brunel, combines historic architectural elegance with modern amenities to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Located in the heart of England's only UNESCO World Heritage city, we offer convenient access to Bath's iconic attractions including the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, and Royal Crescent. The present owners have maintained our heritage since 1995 while implementing strategic refurbishments that preserve our classic charm while enhancing comfort.Our individually decorated rooms, award-winning Brasserie Brunel, and renowned Thermae Bath Spa rooftop pool experience reflect our commitment to excellence. With 24-hour cancellation flexibility, complimentary breakfast, and a successful loyalty card scheme serving over 7,000 members, we combine traditional hospitality with contemporary convenience. Our team's expertise in curating memorable stays is evidenced by consistently positive guest feedback highlighting our prime location, exceptional service, and unique blend of historical character with modern comforts.
Services
Luxury Accommodation
Brasserie Brunel Dining
Thermae Bath Spa Access
Loyalty Card Membership
Short Break Packages
Private Functions
Spa Breaks
Christmas Stays
Highlights and features
- Centrally located in Bath's UNESCO World Heritage city centre
- Historic Grade II listed building designed by Brunel
- Direct access to Thermae Bath Spa's thermal pools
- Award-winning loyalty card scheme with real savings
- Flexible 24-hour cancellation policy available
What people say
Excellent value for money
Friendly and helpful staff
Perfect central location
Comfortable and well-equipped rooms
Convenient station proximity
Services
Luxury Accommodation
Experience our individually decorated rooms combining historic charm with modern comforts. Each room features unique views of Bath's landmarks, premium amenities, and daily replenished hospitality trays. Perfect for discerning travellers seeking authentic luxury in a UNESCO World Heritage setting.
Brasserie Brunel Dining
Enjoy award-winning cuisine at our Parisian-style brasserie. Our menu features locally sourced ingredients prepared by expert chefs, complemented by an extensive wine list. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with both la carte and set menu options available.
Thermae Bath Spa Access
Relax in the UK's only natural thermal waters at Thermae Bath Spa. Our guests enjoy exclusive access to rooftop pools, wellness suites with steam rooms and saunas, and 27 treatment rooms offering traditional and contemporary therapies in a historic setting.
Short Break Packages
Our curated short break packages include luxury accommodation, gourmet dining, and spa access. Starting from 169 per person for two nights with flexible dates and inclusions like champagne aperitifs and full English breakfasts, ideal for exploring Bath's attractions.
Loyalty Card Scheme
Join our exclusive loyalty programme with over 7,000 members. Earn 10% back on stays, enjoy priority booking for special offers, and access member-exclusive benefits while experiencing Bath's finest heritage hotel with modern conveniences.
Questions
What makes The The Royal Hotel unique?
We're a Grade II listed Brunel-designed hotel in Bath's UNESCO centre with direct Thermae Bath Spa access and historic charm combined with modern comforts.
Do you offer spa facilities?
Yes, we provide exclusive access to Thermae Bath Spa's rooftop thermal pool and wellness suite as part of our luxury guest experience.
What nearby attractions can I visit?
We're steps from Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, Royal Crescent, and Pulteney Bridge with easy walking access to all major Bath attractions.
Are there flexible booking options?
We offer a 24-hour flexible cancellation policy and various payment options including our popular loyalty card scheme with real savings.
What dining options are available?
Our Brasserie Brunel serves award-winning cuisine in a Parisian-style setting with both à la carte and set menu options available daily.
Reviews (6)
Vicky Reynolds
May 12, 2022
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Very friendly staff, food good especially the breakfast. We stayed in standard room. It big enough with good shower room. Staff were helpful from reception, bar staff and restaurant staff. A special mention for Lauren in the restaurant she was always cheerful chatty and worked really hard. Thank you all for making our stay so welcoming.
Angela Marshall
Apr 23, 2022
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All staff very friendly and attentive. Food good and huge selection of items on breakfast menu. Hotel very central and would highly recommend it.
Letizia Minio
Apr 20, 2022
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The hotel is quite old but the rooms were nice and clean. The location is perfect. Something to say about the service: we made a reservation for dinner and bed and breakfast all included. When we were already sitting for dinner the waitresses came to say the dinner was not included. We showed them the email with the reservation details so at the end they let us stay but made us feeling a bit uncomfortable about the all thing. And the food was nothing special.
Jeffrey Lilley
Apr 20, 2022
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Stay was excellent. Staff was delightful. Rooms were clean. Couldn't have asked for more, thanks for making our stay easy and stress free.
Martin Coles Colesey
Apr 18, 2022
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Situated opposite the main railway station and really close to the city centre. Cheery welcome and lovely helpful staff. Restricted parking just 6 spaces and due to COVID limited restaurant space and no breakfast. But plenty of pleasant cafes nearby.
David Nickelson PsyD Jd
Apr 18, 2022
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Located literally just across the street from the train station, the Royal proved to be the perfect location for our sightseeing trip to Bath. The rooms were lovely and the service first rate. For now, we are they are unable to accommodate everyone for morning breakfast due to COVID, but Diana's and Cafe Au Lait are just across the street and both have outstanding breakfast selw tons, and easily accommodated my daughter's severe gluten allergy. When we return to Bath, we have we'll likely stay here again. Highly recommend.
