Bath Backpackers HostelvsMacdonald Bath Spa Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by writers. Overall, Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel scores significantly higher than Bath Backpackers Hostel. Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel is ranked #5 in Bath with endorsements from 4 publications like Frommer's, The Telegraph and concierge.com.
Bath Backpackers Hostel
13 Pierrepont Street, Bath BA1 1CA
From $18/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Baggage storage
- Adults only
Lonely Planet
"The kind of place you'll either love or hate, this rundown, dark and dingy hostel is full of friendly people intent on having a good time. Young party animals could well find it hard to leave." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The showers are scarce, and it's grimy and battered, but this hostel is still on budget travellers' radars for bargain rates, a prime location and a 24-hour 'dungeon' (in truth a..." Full review
Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel
Sydney Road, Bath BA2 6JF
From $206/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"This 129-room Georgian mansion, set among seven acres of landscaped gardens, is a mostly peaceful getaway in the hills outside the city. ...It's become a favorite destination for conference attendees."
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You can escape the hordes by hitting the pool, the large spa, the gym, or the croquet lawn—or by booking one of the butler-serviced Imperial Suites.
Frommer's
"This stunning restored 19th-century mansion is a 10-minute walk from the center of Bath... The rooms are handsomely furnished, and most of them are spacious." Full review
Star Service
"The 21 Imperial suites in the annex are done in a chic, eclectic bent, mixing contemporary and traditional elements in soothing earth tones that attract the most attention from repeat guests." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Guests are greeted by manicured grounds, a columned facade, and sweeping stone staircases, all adding to the fine English manor ambiance." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A major selling point is its substantial and smart spa." Full review