The Francis HotelvsThe Ayrlington
Both Francis Hotel Bath - MGallery by Sofitel and The Ayrlington are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Francis Hotel Bath - MGallery by Sofitel ranks significantly higher than The Ayrlington. Francis Hotel Bath - MGallery by Sofitel scores 84 with positive reviews from 5 publications including The Telegraph, Oyster and Jetsetter.
The Francis Hotel
Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HH
From $175/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"An integral part of Queen Square, the Francis is an example of 18th-century taste and style, but we find it too commercial and touristy." Full review
Star Service
"In a central location opposite Queen Square Gardens, close to most historical sites, this three-story hotel is a reliable group stop." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Francis Hotel is a four-pearl property opposite the tree-lined Queen's Square in historic Bath." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"The Francis occupies most of a side of Queen Square, one of Bath's most notable architectural set pieces." Full review
Jetsetter
"Elegant honey-colored Georgian townhouse hotel in historic British spa town, Bath." Full review
The Ayrlington
24 Pulteney Rd, Bath BA2 4EZ
From $176/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Concierge
"This cozy, friendly, family-run 14-room Victorian ... is near the center of town and strolling distance from most of the city's attractions."
Lonely Planet
"This magnificent villa hotel has something for everyone: Chinese chests and Buddha prints for the style-conscious, gloss-wood and clean lines for the urbanites, heavy curtains and..." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Set within a walled garden in a historic Victorian building, The Ayrlington is an intimate upscale bed-and-breakfast with a country-estate feel, about a 10-minute walk from the heart of Bath." Full review