Dukes Bath is a small hotel on Great Pulteney Street, the grandest boulevard in Georgian Bath, in a classical terrace that sweeps away from Pulteney Bridge. It has the proportions, high ceilings and period features you would hope for from an address like this, and it suits couples who want Georgian elegance in a small, friendly hotel. Rooms come in eight options, from Cosy Doubles and Cosy Kings to Superior Kings, Deluxe Suites and a Four Poster Suite. They have a flat-screen television, an espresso maker, an electric kettle, bathrobes, a hair dryer and free WiFi. Downstairs you will find a bar and lounge, a lobby fireplace, a terrace and a garden, and a daily breakfast served in the morning for a fee. The staff offer a concierge, a porter, tour and ticket assistance, guidebooks and luggage storage, which suits a small hotel with a personal approach. The Holburne Museum and the Recreation Ground are three minutes away on foot, the Roman Baths seven, Thermae Bath Spa nine and Pulteney Bridge within about ten minutes, so you can walk to every major sight. Dogs are welcome in specific rooms. The hotel has three floors, no lift and a few steps at the entrance, so ask about access if that matters. For atmosphere and value, it is hard to beat.
Location and getting around
Great Pulteney Street is wide, calm and beautiful, with the Holburne Museum at the far end and Pulteney Bridge at the other. The walk to the centre takes you across the bridge and past the weir, and the station is about thirteen minutes on foot. Parking is not on site, and the nearest car park is a short walk away.
The rooms
Cosy rooms are small but charming and well priced, Superior Kings give extra space, and the suites, including the Four Poster Suite, are made for a romantic weekend. Ask for a quiet room at the back if you are a light sleeper.
Who it suits
Couples, history and architecture lovers, dog owners and visitors who like a small hotel with period character. It is less suited to travellers who need a lift or step-free access, or to those who want a spa or a restaurant on site.
Good to know
Breakfast is served daily in the morning and charged separately, and an off-site car park is available for a nightly fee. Dogs are allowed in specific rooms for a charge, and cash is not accepted, so bring a card. Check when you book for current prices, and reserve early for summer weekends and the Christmas market.
Why stay here
- ✓Georgian terrace hotel
- ✓Eight room options
- ✓Four Poster Suite
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Lobby fireplace
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Dog-friendly rooms
Good questions
Where is Dukes Bath?+
It is on Great Pulteney Street, about three minutes from the Holburne Museum and seven minutes on foot from the Roman Baths.
Are dogs allowed at Dukes Bath?+
Dogs are welcome in specific rooms for a nightly fee. Ask when you book.
Does Dukes Bath have a lift or parking?+
No, the hotel has three floors and no lift, and parking is at an off-site car park nearby. Ask the hotel about access before you book.
