The Royal Crescent and The Bath House Relais Châteaux Bath

The Royal Crescent Hotel is the most impressively located luxury hotel in the World Heritage City of Bath, occupying the two central buildings of the world's finest crescent. The Grade I listed buildings were designed by the famous Georgian Architect, John Wood the Younger and were first occupied in 1775.Beyond its magnificent facade lies a hotel renowned for its charm, elegance and superb service, and, the unexpected beauty of the beautiful one-acre, landscaped garden leading to the skillfully converted coach houses, which now accommodate the award-winning Dower House restaurant and The Spa.There are 45 luxury bedrooms in all, arranged throughout the five elegant buildings that have been combined to create this remarkable hotel. Every room has its own unique character, but each has certain items in common. All rooms have luxuriously appointed en suite bathrooms and are graced with flowers. In addition, most enjoy lovely views over the surrounding gardens, lawns and parkland. The Rejuvenation BeginsStarting in February 2013, the hotel undergoes a complete rejuvenation program commencing with the bedrooms and continuing throughout the entire property. Jane Clayton and Company, interior designer, has been appointed to oversee this exciting project with the aim of restoring the hotel to its former glory.Topland Group, owner of The Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa, a member of the prestigious Relais and Chateaux collection, commented Further to the acquisition of the property in April 2012, we are delighted to see the commencement of a new era for the hotel and the team.The Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa will remain open during this renovation period. Sharon Love, General Manager of the hotel, says; We are very fortunate that the hotel comprises several self contained buildings allowing us to complete the work whilst still welcoming our guests.The estimated date of completion is February 2014.

Features & Facilities Include: Parking Spaces Sauna Gymnasium Licensed Bar Public Restaurant

Address: The Royal Crescent and The Bath House Relais Châteaux 16 Royal Crescent Bath Somerset BA1 2LS

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Directions

Following the usual route signs into Bath from the M4 may cause you delays as the traffic can be heavy and the one-way system sometimes frustrating. We have therefore put together a special route (usually used by Bathonians) from the M4 to The Royal Crescent, which should be trouble-free and, all things considered, should bring you safely to our doors from the M4 in about 20 minutes.From Junction 18 follow the A46 towards Bath for approximately 2.5 miles. You will pass The Crown Inn on your left and then the beautiful Dyrham Park and the Tollgate Teashop on your right.Immediately after The Tollgate Teashop, take a right turn (there are no directional signs). Continue along the twisty road for approximately 1.5 miles until you arrive at a T-junction.At the T-junction turn right (signposted Bristol A420), then immediately left to Hamswell. Follow the twisty road past Toghill Farm on your right, down the hill and up another hill to a T-junction (approx. 1.5 miles).At the T-junction turn left up the hill, following the signs to ?Lansdown and Bath?.Continue along this road for the next couple of miles you will drive along passing Lansdown Golf Club and Bath Racecourse on the right. Continue past The Blathwayt Arms pub on the right and then on to the city outskirts. As you enter the city you will pass the Hare and Hounds pub on the left. The road continues downhill until you reach another T-junction with a church to the left.Turn right at the T-junction and then drive down the hill, passing The Farmhouse Inn on the left and then two pubs on the right -The Belvedere on the corner of Morford Street and The Beehive near the corner of Julian Road. Continue past Julian Road on your right.Take the right turn into Bennett Street (street name carved into the stone at first floor level). Pass Russell Street and Circus Mews on your right.Drive into The Circus (Georgian houses built in a circle). Take the second exit out of The Circus into Brock Street.Drive straight onto the cobbled road of the Royal Crescent at the end of Brock Street, by the telephone box. Drive towards the centre of the Crescent. The hotel is Number 16, adjacent to the large magnolia tree. Please park your car at the front of the hotel and our Concierge will valet park it for you.Have a safe and enjoyable journey