The Bath Priory Hotel and Restaurant
Bath, England
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About the Hotel
Built in 1835 as a private home, The Bath Priory Hotel resides in row of 19th-century townhouses in a tranquil neighborhood in historic Bath, just over 100 miles west of London. This tastefully refurbished member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World boasts a beautiful Gothic façade, fine paintings and antiques, and fully restored Victorian kitchen garden, which supplies the celebrated onsite restaurant. Individually designed bedrooms and the private Lindenâ€(TM)s Villa make this country house-style hideaway complete.
Location
The Bath Priory Hotel and Restaurant
Weston Road
Bath, England
BA1 2XT
Nearest Airport: BRS
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Private Dining
- On-Site Amenities
- Pool
- Nearby
- Historic Sites
Reviews for The Bath Priory Hotel and Restaurant
What a lovely touch of luxury, with a spectacular garden.
A group of us were heading to Bath for a book club meeting and a few of us decided to stay in a hotel with a bit of luxury and a spa. This was the perfect respite location, magnificent room, brilliant food and a wonderful garden as well. Staff could not have been more friendly and helpful, only a short taxi ride into town and on the day we left we had a wonderful lunch. Yes, you may think it’s not Cheap that she would be hard pressed to find a more friendly, luxurious and comfortable place to stay. We will return, for more spa treatments and this time we have dinner, and attack your magnificent wine list.
Apollo1961 - Kimbolton, United Kingdom
Wonderful Afternoon Tea
We visited on our first trip to Bath and booked for afternoon tea, my wife is celiac and she had the gluten free afternoon tea. Staff were very helpful and talked through the options and discussed the allergy alternatives and this always gives confidence. Both afternoon teas were lovely. We spent over 2 hours and didn’t feel rushed. As we didn’t manage to finish we were able to take scones home with us. A lovely setting with great staff. Would recommend.
tucktuckboom - Stourbridge, United Kingdom
Bath weekend break.
Carlotta is indeed a great value for this business, but being honest, everybody and everything is outstanding in this Hotel. It has been a pleasure from every angle our weekend break in the The Bath Priory. The hotel is very special and the whole experience has been memorable for us. Service, staff, rooms, lounges, decoration, art, pools, facilities, gardens, everything is simply marvellous. My 12 years old doesn’t stop asking when we will be back !!!. I would like also to share a minor improvement that it is just probably a personal appreciation. Although the category of this Hotel is what it is and therefore everything associated is according to this category, I consider slightly oversized a two £39 wine glasses (Chardonnay & Syrah) without previous discrete consultation through the wine list. Piotr, the restaurant manager, was a fantastic and nice host along our dinner experience, so just suggesting some attention on these generous recommendations.
ECGMCM - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
The perfect mini break
Gorgeous room with such a comfy four-poster bed. The hotel generally was spotless. Lots of character - the fine dining room was more muted than the Pantry but that worked well for an evening meal. Staff worked hard to meet the needs of all guests and were very understanding if something needed to be changed. Food was exceptional - some people might find the service slow but it added to our relaxation. Indoor and outdoor pools were both lovely. One of the best massages I’ve ever had in a beautiful spa. The edge of city location (still only 20 minutes walk to the centre - scenic route) is the perfect balance between a city break and a tranquil retreat.
fijane31
Not worthy of 5* - over priced and disappointing
Our experience was not that of a 5-star hotel, and did not match the standard suggested by the high prices. We stayed in a Deluxe Room, Geranium. While the room was clean, it is in definite need of an update and refresh. The sofa was worn and a little threadbare, there were hooks on the wall without pictures on them, the shower tray was broken off and missing, there was no shower gel and only one soap for two people, and there was no thermostat so the room was very cold in the evening. The website room description said views of the courtyard - we had a view of the courtyard and gardens out of a small back window next to a fire escape, where there was no furniture to sit and enjoy them. Our main view was of the car park. The description also said we would have a separate living space but the sofa was just at the end of the bed. We were expecting Georgian elegance, but were met with tired and dated. Paying well over £300 for the night, we were very disappointed and feel this was unacceptable. We had booked dinner at The Pantry, but chose to cancel and eat out in town after our friends’ experience the night before, where menu items were unavailable, service was slow and the food was so-so. We were so relieved we did, as when we saw where other guests were eating their dinner, it was cramped and lacked atmosphere. We were also told that the lemon sole was not available for a second night in a row, with no alternative. When you only have two mains on a menu, to not have one of them, especially at a ‘5-star’ hotel, is unacceptable. We decided to have a coffee on the terrace on arrival. There were no staff around initially, and when one finally appeared at the bar, she told us to take a seat outside, where there were only two other small tables taken by other guests. So the terrace was not busy and staff were aware we were there. We then waited so long to be served, my friend had to get up to go find a staff member. Oat milk was unavailable, and it took about 10 minutes for the coffees to arrive. When we went for a glass of wine before going out for dinner, the experience was repeated. On the matter of wine, the prices are exorbitant. We are used to and happy to pay higher prices at 5 star hotels, but the service and experience must be reflected in those prices. Our breakfast experience was equally poor. After waiting 15 minutes to be served, we had to get up to find a staff member. The smoked salmon option wasn’t available, lemon & ginger tea wasn’t available (despite being available in the spa), and when I ordered tea with oat milk, I was given normal milk. So I, again, had to get up to find a staff member to have it replaced. We had been warned by our friends and some other guests about cold eggs, so specifically asked that they be served hot. To need to specify this at a 5-star hotel is ridiculous. When they arrived, the poached eggs were ok but over cooked. The one redeeming part of our stay was our spa treatments, both of which were of the standard expected given the price and hotel rating. Having looked at reviews on Google and TripAdvisor, there is a bit of a mix of experiences. Some rooms seem to be in much better condition than others (our friends’ room was nice), and service seems better later in the week. However, we didn’t stay in a lead-in room, we stayed in a Deluxe. Besides, every room in the property should be of a 5-star standard. Overall, our stay was hugely disappointing and we did raise our concerns on check out. We were given the emails of the General Manager and Hotel Manager and tried to raise concerns with them rather than write a review. We received no response to our email outlining our concerns. In view of our experience and having seen the hotel’s response to similar complaints on Google and TripAdvisor, the current impression is very much that management does not care!
Redpaice - Peaslake, United Kingdom
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