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Francis Hotel Bath

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite
Lounge
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • 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.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, City View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ensuite

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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 onsite.
Francis Hotel Bath offers 98 accommodations with free minibar items and safes. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. 21-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Bath hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite 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 Thermae Bath Spa. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a bar are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like 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 comfortable accommodations and the overall condition of the property
  • Steps from Jane Austen Centre and 5 minutes by 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 buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Emberwood - This restaurant specializes 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.
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

  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 21.80 per day)
  • 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
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1728
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 in guestrooms
  • 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 available
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.
  • Cribs (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: approximately GBP 20.00 per person
  • 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

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 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. 659 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Nadine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Double bed was small and bathroom bigger than the bedroom. Not a good size bed if one of you is on the plus size.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thibaut, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Hotel is a lovely blend of vintage and modern. Amazing service across the hotel. Superb cocktails! Absolutely recommend for a lovely weekend in Bath.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Granville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would benefit from a plate warmer Highly recommend recommended to cut the watermelon much thicker.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Babatobi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect ! Frances Team are always great to deal with , thats why we return :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALISON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive and friendly staff Rooms spotless Comfortable bed Lovely bar Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Welcoming staff, great food and the room was beautiful and clean. Thank you for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful concierge staff. Helped us get a taxi. Excellent breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful decor and the bed is truly comfortable, didn’t want to leave. It’s great to have proper tea making facilities in the room (not just an espresso machine). Fantastic bar staff and fun atmosphere in the beautiful bar. Have stayed in many Bath hotels, this is now my favourite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room good Lack of coat hooks Staff great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything from start to finish was first class. The ambience, food and cleanliness. We will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was well laid out and of a good quality
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Atmosphere was charming and comfortable, great location and wonderful service.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only complaint was some cooked breakfast items had run out on the Saturday but everything was available the following day. The Staff and Service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes excellent. I am a proud Bathonian although I moved away as a student. The Francis is truly exceptional hotel worthy of this wonderful city
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nerys

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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