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The Gainsborough Bath Spa
Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom · YTL Hotels · Core Luxury
YTL's first UK hotel opened in July 2015 in Bath's former United Hospital, John Pinch's 1824 Grade II pair later used by Bath College of Art. EPR Architects and Champalimaud Design put 99 rooms over a Spa Village that taps the city's thermal springs, the only hotel in Britain that does. Some spa rooms have a third tap of the same water.
- 99 rooms
- Opened 2015
- Neighborhood: Kingsmead
- Architect: John Pinch (1824); EPR Architects
- Interiors: Champalimaud Design
About The Gainsborough Bath Spa
- Archaeology ahead of the build turned up Roman mosaics and a coin hoard. The hotel is named for Thomas Gainsborough, who worked in Bath.
- The Roman Baths are a three-minute walk. Thermae Bath Spa is the civic pool next door. This is Kingsmead, not the Royal Crescent lawn.
History
The hotel occupies two Grade II listed buildings that originally served as the United Hospital in the 1820s and later the Bath Technical College. After an extensive restoration that uncovered ancient Roman mosaics and coins, it was reimagined as a luxury retreat and opened by YTL Hotels in July 2015. It remains the only hotel in the UK with direct access to the city's historic thermal springs, which have been flowing since the Roman occupation.
The setting
Beside the thermal springs in central Bath, a short walk to the Roman Baths. The Royal Crescent is uphill. This is the old hospital, not a circus townhouse.
Restaurants and bars
- Clayton's Grill — Restaurant
Experiences
- Bath Circuit — A one hour ritualised tour of the thermal baths, saunas, steam room, ice chamber and relaxation rooms, offered to guests who book any spa treatment at Spa Village Bath.
- Access to natural thermal mineral-rich waters — Exclusive access to the natural thermal waters from the Hetling Spring, described as uniquely in the UK.
Amenities
- Spa Village Bath with exclusive access to natural thermal spring waters
- Gainsborough Brasserie serving 'Far East Meets West' cuisine
- The Canvas Room for traditional afternoon tea and social gatherings
- Intimate cocktail bar and lounge area
- 24-hour fitness center and wellness facilities
- Custom-furnished rooms and suites designed by Champalimaud Design
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hot tub
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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