Best Luxury Hotels In Somerset

Somerset is home to scrumpy, rolling hills, beaches, sunflowers and many farms, quaint towns and the historic cities of Bath and Wells. It has an excellent climate and is easily accessed from the M5, as well as Bristol Airport and many mainline rail stations. Here are some of the top places to enjoy this cheery and relaxed county.



Bath, Bath and North Somerset, England

The Gainsborough Bath Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms99 Rooms & Suites,
AmenitiesDine at the Gainsborough Brasserie, Take Afternoon Tea in the Canvas Room, Relax in the Spa Village Bath With Its Array Of Thermal Pools & Treatments, Well-Equipped Gym
In the knowCentrally Located In Bath

Stay in refined luxury at the 5 Star Gainsborough Bath Spa located in the heart of Bath. The only spa hotel in the city, the Gainsborough Bath Spa Hotel is a contemporary take on the city’s thermal water heritage. Originally built in the 1800s, The Gainsborough Bath Spa occupies two Grade II Listed buildings with distinguished Georgian and Victorian façades. The hotel was completely redesigned in 2017 by award-winning Champalimaud and is a Leading Hotel of the World, Design and YTL’s first Hotel in the United Kingdom. All guestrooms and suites are custom furnished, subtly combining fine period details with graceful interiors and modern functional elements which range from classic and deluxe rooms through to their Bath Spa rooms which include in bath access to the thermal waters right through to their suite class of rooms. The hotel’s jewel in its crown is its Spa Village Bath, which includes thermal pools, infrared saunas, steam room and relaxation area. After the spa take Afternoon Tea in the Canvas Room and in the evening enjoy a menu of locally sourced dishes in their three AA Rosettes restaurant The Gainsborough Brasserie

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The Gainsborough Bath Spa

Bath, Bath and North Somerset, England

The Bath Priory

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms33 Uniquely Designed Rooms & Suites
AmenitiesFeatures an Award-winning Restaurant Serving Modern French Cuisine, Casual Dining at the Pantry, the Garden Spa by L'occitane, Indoor & Outdoor Pools, Pet-friendly Accommodations, & Four Acres of Award-winning Gardens
In the knowLocated a Short Walk From Bath's City Centre

Nestled within four acres of mature award-winning gardens, The Bath Priory Hotel is a tranquil oasis just a short walk away from the city centre, think country house in the city. The hotel feels like a private residence, rooms are named after flowers and each of the 33 guest rooms are different, and adorned with artwork and antiques, sourced by Andrew and Christina Brownsword the hotel proprietors. Rooms come in various categories from classic through to deluxe with beautiful views out to the garden and their own balconies and if you want to go for the ultimate luxury experience choose one of their suites which includes decadent roll-top baths and separate living areas. The hotel includes the UK’s only L’Occitane Spa, with treatments using products from the Provencal brand as well as an indoor pool, sauna and steam-room. The 3 AA Rosette restaurant takes guests on a culinary journey with a focus on fresh local produce and garden views.

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The Bath Priory

Bath, Bath and North Somerset, England

Francis Hotel Bath – MGallery by Sofitel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms98 Uniquely Designed Rooms, Including Feature Rooms with Four-poster Beds
AmenitiesBoho March Restaurant Serves French & Mediterranean Cuisine
In the knowLocated Within a Grade I Listed Georgian Building in Walking Distance of Bath's Historic Attractions

Francis Hotel MGallery is distinctive and full of character, comprising of seven townhouses that were joined into a single residence in the late 19th century the hotel is ideally located on the historic Queen Square near the Circus, Royal Crescent and Roman Baths. The property comprises of 98 luxury bedrooms, all individually styled with four-poster beds and glorious views of the city. Rooms range from classic through to feature and superior rooms. All come with Egyptian cotton sheets on the bed land luxury toiletries in the bathrooms. The hotel’s Brasserie Blanc has been created by celebrated chef Raymond Blanc and serves informal French Cuisine and after dinner head to their stylish Lounge Bar for a post-dinner cocktail.

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Francis Hotel Bath – MGallery by Sofitel

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