The Queensberry Hotel is one of Bath’s most loved boutique stays, a group of Georgian townhouses on Russel Street in the Upper Town, close to the Circus and the Royal Crescent. It is a four-star hotel with a reputation for relaxed, stylish service and a restaurant that draws diners from across the city. The Olive Tree, the on-site restaurant, is Michelin-star-rated, and breakfast is served there too, so a special dinner can be a short walk down the stairs rather than a taxi ride. The rooms come in seven categories, from Classic Doubles to Deluxe and Superior Doubles, Junior Suites, a Four Poster Suite, Club Doubles and a Signature Room, and are decorated with a modern eye in the proportions of a Georgian house. Rooms have designer toiletries, Egyptian cotton sheets, plasma televisions and hair dryers, and the public spaces include a bar, a lobby fireplace and a terrace and garden that is lovely on summer evenings. Free WiFi, a lift, a concierge, a porter, laundry and dry cleaning, and valet parking make the stay easy, and childcare services and free infant beds are available for families. The hotel holds a Green Tourism sustainability certification. Everything in the upper town is within walking distance, and the Roman Baths, the Abbey and the Christmas market are around nine minutes on foot.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the elegant grid of Georgian streets between the Assembly Rooms and the Circus. The Circus is three minutes away, the Royal Crescent five, the Roman Baths and the Christmas market nine, and Thermae Bath Spa eleven. The railway station is about sixteen minutes on foot, so a taxi is sensible when you arrive with luggage, particularly because the walk uphill from the station can be tiring.
The rooms
Classic rooms are cosy and well finished, while Deluxe, Superior and Club rooms give extra space and more elegant details. The suites, including the Four Poster Suite, are the choice for a special occasion. Ask for a room at the back or on the garden side for the quietest night.
Who it suits
Couples, honeymooners, foodies who want a good restaurant downstairs and visitors who want a stylish, personal alternative to a large chain. It is a good base for walkers who want to explore the Royal Crescent and Victoria Park, and for Christmas market visitors who prefer a quiet street.
Good to know
Valet parking is charged per night and spaces are limited, so reserve when you book. A cooked breakfast is charged as an extra on many rates. Only service animals are allowed. Check-in is in the afternoon and check-out is before midday. Free cancellation is offered on some rates. Book early for weekends, the Christmas market and summer, and check when you book for current prices.
Why stay here
- ✓Georgian townhouse boutique hotel
- ✓Olive Tree restaurant
- ✓Bar
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Lobby fireplace
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Lift
- ✓Valet parking
Good questions
Where is The Queensberry Hotel in Bath?+
It is on Russel Street in the Upper Town. The Circus is about three minutes on foot, the Royal Crescent five and the Roman Baths nine.
Does The Queensberry have a restaurant?+
Yes, the Olive Tree restaurant is on site and serves dinner and breakfast. Book a table when you reserve your room, especially at weekends.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Valet parking is available at a nightly charge with limited spaces, so reserve it with your room.
