Elegant, genteel and quintessentially English, Bath is an enchanting counterpoint to the cosmopolitan frenzy of London, and nowhere captures the city\u2019s perennial charm better than The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa. Check in for a couple of days\u2019 indulgent R&R, or stay for a week to delve deeper into the rich history and lush landscapes of Somerset.<\/p>\n
As the name implies, the property is perched atop Bath\u2019s splendid Royal Crescent, the city\u2019s most iconic address. The Crescent offers sweeping views across the city and out toward the rolling Somerset hills beyond. The ancient Roman baths and Jane Austen\u2019s beloved Pump Room are a 15-minute downhill stroll. Bath itself is easily reached by train or car from London, and is a perfect base for exploring nearby Stonehenge, Salisbury and the Cotswolds, or even as a stop-off en route to the coasts and countryside of Cornwall & Devon.<\/p>\n
The hotel\u2019s 45 suites and rooms are spread across two Georgian townhouses facing the Crescent, and three further houses across the gardens (where you’ll also find\u00a0the spa and restaurant). Each room has views over the Crescent, the immaculate gardens, or Bath\u2019s ubiquitous honey-coloured stone buildings. After a full refurbishment in 2014, the rooms retain all their period feel but without a hint of chintz.\u00a0 Fabrics are sumptuous, robes fluffy and beds divine. For a personalised touch, instead of room numbers, the staff here write guests\u2019 names on the guestroom door nameplates. We especially loved the complimentary tea menu left in each room \u2013 instead of fiddling with the kettle, ring downstairs and they\u2019ll happily send up a pot of your favorite blend. Just as Miss Austen herself would have expected.<\/p>\n
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa strikes a perfect balance between country getaway and city splurge \u2013 you can cosy up by the fire in the library in winter, take tea in the garden in summer, and still walk to a host of delightful restaurants and shops. The atmospheric spa is an unexpected highlight, complete with heated pool & hot-tub, steam room, sauna and an extensive treatment menu. The restaurant is excellent; don\u2019t miss the savoury-focused afternoon tea. For added panache, the concierge can even magic up a luxury picnic to linger over on the immaculate Royal Crescent lawn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Elegant, genteel and quintessentially English, Bath is an enchanting counterpoint to the cosmopolitan frenzy of London, and nowhere captures the city\u2019s perennial charm better than The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa. Check in for a couple of days\u2019 indulgent R&R, or stay for a week to delve deeper into the rich history and lush landscapes […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":101059,"featured_media":182575,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"country":["England","UK"],"class_list":["post-183102","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","country-england","country-united-kingdom-ireland","type-hotel"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n