After visiting the University of Bath for meetings and to see our students, we were delighted to stay at this beautifully decorated hotel. The value for money was excellent. Sydney Gardens is nearby, and it takes just over 15-20 minutes to walk into the city centre. We really enjoyed the walk and found the route back to the hotel just as pleasant.
The spa was one of our favourite features. It has two saunas: a Finnish-style sauna and another with a Japanese feel. There is also an ice room with ice and cold water, which is wonderfully refreshing after warming up in the sauna. For a moment, it felt as though we had been transported to Japan or Finland! The outdoor spa area is small but very well equipped. I only wish the swimming pool were larger; doubling its size would make the experience even more comfortable for everyone.
Another lovely surprise was the choice of steam rooms, including an aromatherapy steam room and a salt steam room. These are unusual facilities to find in the UK and made our spa visit feel especially memorable.
We were lucky to have a room overlooking the beautiful garden and pine trees. It was a lovely view, and the room also had a coffee machine and a selection of current magazines.
There were a couple of areas that could be improved. The toilet made a rather unusual flushing noise, perhaps because of the age of the building, so it would be good to see the flushing system updated. The bathroom could also have been cleaner in some areas.
We also enjoyed afternoon tea in the hotel. The historic building gave it a wonderful sense of British tradition, although our scones were a little hard. The waiter was very kind and brought us two French macarons instead, which was a thoughtful gesture.
Overall, we had a very enjoyable stay and would happily return the next time we visit the University of Bath.
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