Francis Hotel Bath, Bath

Francis Hotel Bath - A Georgian townhouse hotel with modern British dining and Queen Square views

Located in historic Queen Square, Francis Hotel Bath combines seven original 18th-century townhouses designed by architect John Wood the Elder. This 4-star Bath hotel features 98 individually styled rooms equipped with Nespresso machines, flat-screen TVs, and temperature-controlled heating/air conditioning. Many rooms showcase landscape paintings of Georgian Bath on the ceiling and Roman Bath murals in the bathrooms. The property houses Emberwood restaurant, offering modern British cuisine with open-fire cooking, and features a cocktail bar crafted by mixologist Zoe Burgess. Business facilities include meeting spaces suitable for conferences and corporate events. The hotel welcomes pets, accommodating up to two dogs per room for £30 nightly. Positioned just minutes from the Thermae Bath Spa, Pulteney Bridge, and the Royal Crescent, Francis provides direct access to Bath's primary cultural landmarks.

Pros

Original Georgian architectural features preserved across seven connected townhouses

Executive Head Chef David Hazell brings Michelin-star experience to Emberwood restaurant

Centrally located on Queen Square, designed by John Wood the Elder

Dog-friendly rooms with dedicated amenities including beds and feeding bowls

Cons

No on-site parking (nearest lot at Charlotte Street)

Limited spa facilities compared to other luxury hotels in Bath