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Francis Hotel Bath

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, free minibar, in-room safe
Located centrally in Bath, the Francis Hotel offers an elegant garden, authentic French dining, reliable WiFi, a cozy lobby fireplace, and on-site car rentals. Guests praise the attentive staff and the prime location for exploring the city.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, free minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, free minibar, in-room safe

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, free minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, free minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Queen Square, Bath, England, BA1 2HH

What's nearby

  • Jane Austen Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Roman Baths - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bath Abbey - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bath Christmas Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Crescent - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Raven - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Oven - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Colonna & Small's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bath Townhouse, Coppa Club - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Francis Hotel Bath

Luxury upscale hotel near Jane Austen Centre
Located close to Roman Baths and Bath Abbey, Francis Hotel Bath provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Emberwood, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and car rentals on site.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 98 individually decorated rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free stocked minibars and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, eco-friendly toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 21-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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 transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 0.5 miles (GBP 21.80 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch HDTV with digital channels

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Francis Hotel Bath pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Francis Hotel Bath?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 50 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Francis Hotel Bath?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Francis Hotel Bath located?

Located in Bath City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Jane Austen Centre, Pulteney Bridge, and Roman Baths. Bath Abbey and Bath Christmas Market are also within 10 minutes. Bath Spa Station is 11 minutes by foot and Bath (QQX-Bath Spa Train Station) is 11 minutes.

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Francis Hotel Bath Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 621 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay- highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. The rooms are wonderfully decorated. The staff are all very lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

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

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little boutique hotel! Renovations are still ongoing but has no impact on the stay. Alex, the greeter, was full of valuable information including history and restaurant recs. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

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

Carlos

Great hotel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, lovely service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

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

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful renovation!! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Expensive for what it is but great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Anne

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

Felicity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful bulding, polite and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Wonderful

It was a little tricky getting to our room because of the on-going renovations.However, our room was comfortable and pretty. The breakfast was delicious and that room was lovely!
Stayed 2 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

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, convenient to shopping centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and everyone was amazing! Very safe and clean. Lots of shopping, places to eat and tours within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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