About
The Gainsborough Bath Spa is the UK's only hotel with exclusive access to Bath's natural thermal springs, occupying two Grade II Listed Georgian and Victorian buildings in the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Named after renowned artist Sir Thomas Gainsborough, this five-star boutique hotel uniquely combines 99 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites with the award-winning Spa Village Bath at its core. Designed by New York's Champalimaud Design, the hotel delivers a distinctive blend of period elegance and contemporary luxury, with complimentary thermal water access for all in-house guests. Its central location places delegates steps from Bath's historic attractions, shopping district, and Bath Spa train station.
Conferences & Meetings
The Gainsborough Bath Spa offers two distinctive function spaces ideally suited for corporate meetings, conferences, and business events. The Chapel provides a bright, spacious venue with stunning architecture and natural daylight, while The Somerset Room overlooks Spa Village Bath and features elegant period detailing with modern audiovisual capabilities and complimentary WiFi.
For ultimate exclusivity, the entire hotel is available for private hire, offering maximum flexibility and privacy for conferences, incentive travel, and corporate events.
Parties & Social Events
The elegant Georgian and Victorian setting provides the perfect backdrop for memorable social gatherings & cocktails. The hotel's central Bath location ensures easy access for guests, while the unique spa facilities add an exceptional wellness dimension that sets social events apart from traditional venues.
Gala Dinners & Private Dining
The Gainsborough Bath Spa excels in hosting refined gala dinners and intimate private dining experiences. Their event spaces accommodate formal dining arrangements, with The Somerset Room perfect for seated dinners of up to 32 guests in cabaret style. The Gainsborough Brasserie offers exceptional modern British cuisine using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. For smaller gatherings, private dining arrangements can be tailored to your specifications. The Canvas Room provides an elegant setting for afternoon tea experiences, while The Gainsborough Bar offers a chic, sophisticated atmosphere for pre-dinner drinks. A striking wine wall and semi-private dining areas add to the venue's flexibility for corporate or celebration dinners.
Competitive Socialising & Team Building
The Gainsborough Bath Spa offers unique corporate hospitality and wellbeing-focused team experiences centred around their exclusive thermal spa facilities. Teams can enjoy spa wellness sessions, including access to three thermal pools, saunas, steam rooms, and the ice alcove as part of their stay. The hotel's historic Bath location provides immediate access to walking tours, Roman Baths visits, and exploration of the Cotswold countryside, ideal for team building activities. Corporate spa memberships are available for organizations seeking ongoing wellness benefits for staff, fostering team bonding through shared relaxation experiences in this exceptional setting.
Accommodation
The Gainsborough Bath Spa features 99 custom-furnished guest rooms and suites designed by award-winning Champalimaud Design. Accommodation includes Executive Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Bath Spa Rooms (with exclusive in-bathroom thermal water access via roll-top bathtubs), Junior Suites, King Suites (with sofa beds ideal for families), Two-Bedroom Suites, and The Gainsborough Suite. The hotel offers accessible rooms specifically designed for guests with impaired mobility. All rooms feature five-star amenities including flat-screen HD TV, Roberts radio with Bluetooth, Nespresso coffee makers, complimentary WiFi, complimentary minibar, climate control, heated bathroom floors. Additional facilities include a 24-hour fitness centre and onsite spa facilities with complimentary Bath House access for hotel guests from 8-10am and 7-9pm daily.
Sustainability Policy
Please find the venue's sustainability policy can be found here.
