The Royal Crescent Hotel
16 Royal Crescent, Bath, Somerset, England, UK
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Bath’s Royal Crescent, for those not in the know, is something not unlike the 1774 equivalent of Trump Tower—a collection of some thirty houses joined together and spread out in a five-hundred-foot arc. This is one of the textbook specimens of Georgian architecture, one of this Roman spa town’s most famous landmarks, and its supernaturally perfect arc and immaculate lawns make for an imposing sight.
The Royal Crescent Hotel takes up houses 15 and 16 of the Crescent, and a (quite sensible) local ban on signage means it’s unmarked, though the presence of a doorman is enough of a giveaway. House number one of the Crescent may be given over to a museum decorated in authentic eighteenth-century style, but the hotel’s interiors are scarcely more modern. The style is all-out retro, not just a smattering of antiques, but total immersion. And while some hotels in the southwest of England strive to recall the days of, for example, Jane Austen, the Royal Crescent Hotel does them one better, naming a suite after her, and others after other famous visitors like Ralph Allen and William Beckford.
However old-fashioned the decor, the rooms are as comfortable as can be, with rich four-poster beds and marble baths; though the in-room baths of course pale in comparison to The Bath House, the hotel’s spa. Of course there’s no law that says when in Bath, you must do as the Romans did—other leisure options include the Library, the Pavilion Conservatory, the gardens or Pimpernel’s restaurant. And in case that’s not enough, there’s plenty to do farther afield, with Bath suffering no shortage of restaurants, pubs, and sights to see.
Please note: The Royal Crescent Hotel starts a refurbishment project on February 17, 2013. As part of the renovation project the restaurant, The Dower House will be closed from May 19, 2013 until the middle of July 2013. During this time the Seasonal Menu will be served in the Sheridan Room and the All Day Dining Menu in the Drawing Room, both located in the Mansion House. Due to space limitations guests will be required to book dinner in advance.
- 45 Rooms
- Style: Traditional Elegance
- Atmosphere: Quiet
- 10 Guest Reviews
- The Royal Crescent Hotel
- 16 Royal Crescent
- Bath, Somerset, England, UK
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Boardroom
- Free parking
- Free wi-fi
- Indoor swimming pool
- Jacuzzi
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Sauna
- Spa
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Turkish bath
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10 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- John
- Stayed October 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
We loved the historical significance of the building, the antique furnishings and french service in the dining rooms. Also - room service and housekeeping was very responsive and quick. The food was delicious.
What the hotel could do better:
The room felt as it hadn't been used in a long time. Several lightbulbs were burned out including the walk in closet. Then the door wouldn't trigger the closet light to go out so we slept with a slit of light coming through. The corners and edges of the carpeting were blackened from dirt and dust that hadn''t been properly vacuumed over the years. The towels could have been fluffier.
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- Robert
- Stayed April 2010
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
First Class 5 star service with very couteous and friendly staff
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- frederic
- Stayed December 2009
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
the location and the room.
What the hotel could do better:
concierge
