The AyrlingtonvsMacdonald Bath Spa Hotel
Both The Ayrlington and MacDonald Bath Spa Hotel are rated highly by experts. On balance, MacDonald Bath Spa Hotel ranks significantly higher than The Ayrlington. MacDonald Bath Spa Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 85 with approval from 5 reviewers like The Telegraph, Star Service and Concierge.
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
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