About
The Gainsborough Bath Spa occupies two historic buildings with Georgian and Victorian facades in the heart of Bath.
Named after the artist Thomas Gainsborough, the luxury hotel is welcoming and elegant, with 99 custom furnished guest rooms and suites subtly referencing period details combined with modern facilities and comforts, airy and bright with views across the city to surrounding countryside.
At the heart of the hotel is Spa Village Bath. Bathed in natural light from the glass atrium, take the waters in the Bath House, with a circuit including two natural thermal pools of varying temperatures, traditional and infrared saunas, a steam room, an ice alcove and elegant relaxation areas. Spa Village Bath also features 11 treatment rooms for indulgent pamper sessions.
You can also choose to stay in one of the hotel's exclusive spa rooms, the only hotel rooms in the country to offer in-bathroom access to the steaming thermal waters.
Spa Days
Visitors can now book spa days at The Gainsborough Hotel without booking a stay at the hotel. A Spa Day at The Gainsborough Bath Spa includes a Bath House Experience of up to four hours, where guests can “take the waters” and enjoy the Bath House circuit at their own leisure. Tapping into the original Roman Bath springs, the natural thermal water of Bath is the core of the Spa Village Bath experience, offering a contemporary perspective on the city’s thermal water heritage. Beginning with an aromatherapy blending session, the Bath House circuit includes the chance to bathe in three natural thermal pools of varying temperatures, use of the aromatic steam room, ice alcove, infrared and traditional saunas, as well as access to the fully equipped gymnasium and relaxation terrace.
Each Spa Day includes a 50-minute spa treatment available for guests to select dependent on their wellness needs. From a Renewal Facial to a Revitalising Full Body Swedish Massage or a Back to Vitality treatment targeting the areas that need most attention, guests will feel fully pampered. Those visiting with a loved one can also book a Time for Two treatment which enables them to enjoy a Gainsborough Signature Massage together in the same room. Throughout the spa experience, guests will delight in a welcome and post-treatment herbal tea as well as use of a luxurious robe, towel and slippers.
The Spa Day experience also offers the chance to enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea served in the hotel’s elegant Canvas Room. Offering the perfect place to relax and socialise in a homely and stylish setting, guests can delight in a selection of quintessentially British sandwiches, cakes and scones.
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Facilities
Other
- Ground floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom: There is at least one ground floor bedroom with an en-suite bathroom.
- Lift: There are lift(s) available. An evacuation chair should also be available in case of emergency.
- Standard bathroom with separate shower unit: There is at least one bathroom for a standard bedroom with a separate shower unit or wetroom, instead of a shower over a bath.
- Step-free access to all or most areas: There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available.
- Step-free entrance: There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift.
Establishment Features
- Spa Facilities
- Swimming Pool
GENERAL
- Assistive listening system: There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop.
- Disability awareness / equality training: Disability awareness / equality training is provided for staff.
- Emergency alarm with flashing lights: There is an emergency alarm with flashing lights, to alert deaf guests to a fire or other emergency scenario.
- Emergency alarm with vibrating pillow pad: A vibrating pillow pad alarm to alert deaf guests in an emergency is available.
- Emergency evacuation plan for disabled people: Personal or General Emergency Evacuation Plans are in place for disabled customers.
- Map / floorplan showing accessibility facilities: A map or floorplan showing accessibility facilities is available.
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas: A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas.
Leisure Facilities
- Swimming pool
PARKING
- Designated accessible parking: Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable.
- Parking within 50 metres of entrance: Parking is available within 50 metres of a customer entrance, either on-site or off-site, in a car park or on the street.
RESTAURANT / DINING ROOM / BAR
- Dietary requirements catered for: A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements.
- Table service as standard or on request: Table service is available as standard or on request.
- Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet: There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.
ROOMS/UNITS FOR GUESTS WHO USE A WHEELCHAIR
- Emergency assistance alarm: An emergency assistance alarm is available in at least one wheelchair-accessible bedroom and/or wheelchair-accessible bathroom.
- Wheelchair-accessible bathroom - bath only: There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bathroom which has a bath, with a transfer seat and grab rails, rather than a roll-in shower.
- Wheelchair-accessible bathroom with roll-in shower: There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bathroom with a level floor, including a roll-in shower.
- Wheelchair-accessible bedroom with an adjoining bedroom: There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bedroom with an adjoining bedroom.
- Wheelchair-accessible bedroom: There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bedroom to accommodate wheelchair users and others with mobility impairments.
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Awards
- Green Awards
Green Tourism Business Scheme (Bronze) 2024
- Green Awards
Green Tourism - Bronze 2025
Opening Times
| Open (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
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