The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you want the top-rated five-star address in Bath and the price does not hurt. If you mainly want a big spa day or a low bill, our other two Bath picks make more sense.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is the splurge choice in Bath. It suits couples on a special trip, travellers who want a historic address and people who value attentive service over everything else. Guests rate it 9.3 out of 10 across 547 reviews, the highest review score among the 10 hotels we compared in the city.
The property lists family rooms and is tagged as pet friendly, but pet rules and fees are not confirmed.
Skip it if price matters. At the reference rate it costs about three times the city median. Skip it as well if the spa is the main reason for your trip, because guests say that area is small.
Location and getting around
The address is 16 Royal Crescent, in the Upper Town of Bath. Guests like the historic setting and say the town centre is a short walk away. The location sub-score is 9.7, which is very high.
Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge are both about 0.9 km away, roughly 11 minutes on foot. The Kennet and Avon Canal point we measured is 4.8 km away, about 60 minutes on foot. That is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi if you want to go there.
What guests say
Staff come up again and again in reviews. Guests describe the team as friendly, attentive and professional, and say service is helpful.
The setting on the Royal Crescent is the other big plus.
The main complaint is the spa. It includes a pool and a steam room, but guests say the space is small and has no relaxation loungers.
Price and how it compares with our other Bath picks
The reference price was 465.82 euros per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room. That is around 932 euros for the two nights. The sample median in Bath was 153.32 euros per night. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
For that money you get a five-star hotel with an official rating, a gym, spa, pool, restaurant, garden, terrace, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, as listed by the property. Breakfast options listed include continental, full English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and buffet. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Our Best Value pick, Hotel Indigo - Bath by IHG, scored 8.7 at 157.96 euros per night. Our Budget pick, The Z Hotel Bath, scored 8.2 at 75.30 euros. The Royal Crescent costs roughly three times the Indigo for a 0.6 point higher score.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 10 eligible hotels in Bath. For the Luxury slot we prioritise five-star hotels, and this one has an official five-star rating. It also had the joint highest review score in the sample, 9.3, backed by 547 reviews.
The strong location score of 9.7 and consistent praise for staff sealed it.
Before you book
We have not assessed room size, noise, the condition of the rooms, breakfast inclusion or cancellation terms.
Check opening times and any fees for the spa, pool and gym for your dates. If you travel with a pet, confirm the policy in writing. Then compare today's price with the November reference figure.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa worth the price?
It has the top review score among the 10 Bath hotels we compared, 9.3 from 547 reviews, and five official stars. At about 466 euros per night in our reference check it is expensive, so it suits a special trip more than a routine one.
How far is it from Bath Abbey?
About 0.9 km, roughly 11 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Pulteney Bridge is a similar distance.
Is the spa good?
It has a pool and a steam room, but guests say the area is small and lacks relaxation loungers. Treat it as a bonus rather than the reason to book.
Is breakfast included?
That is not confirmed and depends on your rate. The listed options include full English or Irish, continental, vegan and gluten-free choices.
Can I bring my dog?
The hotel is tagged as pet friendly, but the rules and fees are not confirmed. Contact the hotel before booking.