Harington’s Hotel is one of the most central places to stay in Bath. It occupies a Victorian building on Queen Street, a central street just off the main sights, and puts the Roman Baths, the Abbey and Thermae Bath Spa within three minutes on foot. The Theatre Royal and the Jane Austen Centre are two minutes away, which makes this an ideal base for a first visit, a theatre break or a Christmas market weekend when you want to walk everywhere. It is a four-star hotel with six room types, which are equipped with free WiFi, bathrobes, a coffee and tea maker, an electric kettle, free bottled water and a television, and a limited room service. Downstairs the hotel has a restaurant, a cafe and a bar and lounge, plus a terrace, so you can have breakfast, a light lunch and an evening drink without leaving the building. A full breakfast is available for a fee, and there is an electric car charging station. The hotel also has a small meeting room, a concierge, tour and ticket assistance, luggage storage and laundry and dry cleaning. It spans three floors and has no lift, so ask about ground-floor rooms if stairs are an issue. For location and character at a sensible mid-range price, it is a very strong choice.
Location and getting around
Queen Street is a short walk from the Abbey Churchyard and Stall Street, with the shopping and dining of the centre on the doorstep. Bath Spa station is about ten minutes on foot, so you can arrive by train with a small bag and walk to the door. The Royal Crescent and the Circus are an uphill walk of about fifteen minutes.
The rooms
Rooms vary in size and style, as is common in an older building, so read the descriptions carefully. Larger rooms suit couples who want extra space, and smaller rooms are good for a short stay. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from the street.
Who it suits
Couples, first-time visitors, theatre-goers and spa-goers who want to walk to everything. It is also a good option for friends travelling together who want a lively central base.
Good to know
There is no lift, so stairs are part of the stay. A small deposit may be taken at check-in, and the hotel does not accept cash payment, so bring a card. Breakfast is charged separately, and parking is not on site, so use a public car park nearby and check the rate. Book early for the Christmas market weeks and for weekends, and check when you book for current prices.
Why stay here
- ✓Four-star hotel in a Victorian building
- ✓Six room types
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓Cafe
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Electric car charging
Good questions
How close is Harington’s Hotel to the Roman Baths?+
It is about three minutes on foot, and the Abbey and Thermae Bath Spa are also about three minutes away.
Does Harington’s Hotel have a lift?+
No, the hotel spans three floors with no lift, so ask about a ground-floor room if stairs are an issue.
Is there parking?+
There is no car park at the hotel, so plan to use a public car park nearby and check the daily rate.
