Macdonald Bath Spa HotelvsNo.15 by GuestHouse, Bath
MacDonald Bath Spa Hotel and No.15 Great Pulteney are both recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, MacDonald Bath Spa Hotel scores significantly higher than No.15 Great Pulteney. MacDonald Bath Spa Hotel ranks #4 in Bath with praise from 5 sources including Frommer's, The Telegraph and Star Service.
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
No.15 by GuestHouse, Bath
Great Pulteney Street, Bath BA2 4BU
From $137/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
- Dry Cleaning
The Telegraph
9.0
"This is the third Bath address in four years from seasoned hoteliers Ian and Christa Taylor, joining the Abbey Hotel and Villa at Henrietta Park." Full review
Jetsetter
"A suite at anindependently owned boutique hotel set in a Georgian townhouse, with a dining discount." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Once home to novelist Jane Austen, Bath’s honey-hued terraced streets are rich with history; No.15 Great Pulteney embraces the old and adds a dash of modern wit." Full review
Independent
"No. 15 is perfect for those who baulk at identikit minimalism. Made up of three Grade I townhouses, the 37-room hotel is laden with unexpected visual treats like the fragments of Georgian wallpaper"
Travel + Leisure
"The boutique hotel is housed inside several listed Georgian buildings, and the art and design details found throughout the property are iconically British, with just a touch of entertainment. "
The Guardian
"Situated on one of Bath’s grandest streets, No15 is a set of elegant Georgian townhouses comprising 36 individually styled rooms"
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Lonely Planet
"Halfway down stately Great Pulteney Street, this boutique hotel in a converted Georgian townhouse oozes grandeur that matches its surroundings." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Comforts abound, however, both in-room and in the basement spa; meanwhile the restaurant serves what it calls a “wild British” cuisine, and the bar is a stylish spot for a nightcap" Full review