Discover Bath
Bath is one of England's most beautiful cities, its honey-coloured Georgian architecture earning it UNESCO World Heritage status. Built around natural hot springs that the Romans discovered two thousand years ago, Bath has been a destination for wellness and relaxation since ancient times. Today, the city seamlessly blends its historical thermal bathing tradition with contemporary spa luxury.
Best Areas to Stay in Bath
The Thermae Bath Spa is the city's modern crown jewel β Britain's only natural thermal spa. The rooftop pool, fed by the same warm mineral springs the Romans bathed in, offers the surreal experience of soaking in naturally heated water while gazing across Bath's Georgian rooftops to the surrounding hills. Several luxury hotels in the city centre partner with Thermae to offer combined spa packages.
Where to Book in Bath
Hotels along Great Pulteney Street and in the city centre place you within walking distance of both the Roman Baths and the Thermae Bath Spa. The Royal Crescent β one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in Britain β houses one of the city's most prestigious hotels in its curved townhouse facade. Boutique hotels in the charming side streets offer characterful alternatives.
Things to Do in Bath
Beyond soaking, Bath offers excellent cultural attractions. The Roman Baths museum provides a fascinating walk through ancient engineering. The Jane Austen Centre celebrates the author who lived here. The Royal Victoria Park offers green spaces, and the surrounding countryside of the Cotswolds is some of England's most picturesque landscape. Bath's restaurant scene punches well above its weight for a city of its size.