Francis Hotel Bath

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Exterior
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, City View
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Queen Square, Bath, England, BA1 2HH
  • Place, Roman Baths
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bath Abbey
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bath Christmas Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, City View

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

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Bath

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 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Royal Crescent and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from No. 1 Royal Crescent.

What's nearby

  • Jane Austen Centre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Roman Baths - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bath Abbey - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bath Christmas Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Crescent - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Bath Spa Station - 11 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Raven - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bath Townhouse, Coppa Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Garricks Head - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pintxo de Bath - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Colonna & Small's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Francis Hotel Bath

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
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.
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.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
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.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 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

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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)

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 1.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 per person
  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 630 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1008 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will be back!!

We just adored our stay here. We had a lovely new room. Our room was lovely, and the breakfast tasty. Staff were so helpful. I’m smitten with Bath and will return to the Francis. You can not beat this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTHA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and convenient. The staff is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bath Time

Nice and central in Bath comfortable room great bed staff super on to it and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! Very easy check-in despite some miscommunication between their system and Expedia, and lovely room. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a lovely stay at the Francis!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel, recently renovated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Travelled with family
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Great hotel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leonora

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Francis Hotel Bath is currently undergoing some refurbishment so unfortunately there was no lift to the third floor. The hotel warned us of the on-going work before our arrival which was very much appreciated. The staff made us feel very welcome and I very much appreciated the facilities provided in the bedroom. It was a very comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

superb

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous hotel

Part of the hotel was under renovation, so we had to do a detour out of the building to our room, however the staff walked us to the room and it was lovely. Spacious, a radio was playing gently on arrival providing a great ambiance. Mini bar with soft drinks was complimentary. Location was perfect also.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lindsey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A totally fantastic stay the hotel is in a great location, is in fantastic condition and the staff were all welcoming, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was perfect and we look forward to staying there again. They were in the process of renovating some parts of the hotel when we stayed there and we were able to stay in one of the new rooms. It was fabulous. The staff was very helpful and kind. The hotel is walking distance of the Roman baths and the Jane Austen center and a lot of great restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Newly renovated. Great room Fantastic staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Francis Hotel in Bath is beautiful and everyone made us feel welcomed. A highlight of my holiday, everything was perfect, and the staff were lovely. I would highly recommend the Francis Hotel in Bath!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025