A double bed wrapped in Egyptian cotton sheets for a luxurious night's sleep. Natural local GAIA toiletries, a 55-inch smart TV, and a coffee machine for a morning brew with a different view in every room. And an in-room fridge with staple supplies.
It’s got everything a solo-traveller needs.
Tales from the Townhouse
Discover our past residents
Our hotel has a story to tell. We were originally a row of seven townhouses. Architects, surgeons, musicians, entrepreneurs and barristers walked our corridors. They called our building home. They witnessed births, deaths and the odd scandal or two. Each townhouse has its own tale to tell. Each shaped the history of the building which we know as the Francis Hotel Bath.
Townhouse No. 6
A house of healing and happy noise
For more than forty years, this was the family home of surgeon Richard Thomas Gore and his wife, Louisa. Within these walls, they raised four children, teaching lessons around the table and filling the rooms with chatter and discovery.
By 1884, the central five houses of the square had joined as one and opened their doors as a hotel. From healing hands to welcoming rooms, a spirit of care has always lived here, just as it does at the Francis Hotel today.
Experience Emberwood
A few steps away from your room lies a flame-lit feast.
Settled on the ground floor of the Francis Hotel, our British brasserie is designed to spark every sense. Think St Mawes line-caught fish, ex-dairy sirloin, seasonal salads at their best, and a wine list hand-picked by a local sommelier. The hearth is lit. Your table is ready.

Our stories

Follow in Jane Austen's footsteps this September
The Francis Hotel celebrates 250 years of Jane Austen.

Summer in Bath: A calendar of exciting events
Discover the charm of Bath this summer. From Jane Austen festivals to scenic walks.

Terrace dining at Emberwood
Soak up the city this summer season with our newly opened summer terrace.

Reimagining our guest experience
Find out how we are reimagining our guest experience here at Francis Hotel Bath.

GAIA Skincare partnership at Francis Hotel Bath
New partnership launched with your comfort and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

Reimagined uniforms where pride is worn with purpose
Take a look at our new look staff uniforms, as we continue our multi-million pound investment.

Emberwood's launch party at No.5 Queen Square
We ignited Queen Square with our launch party at Emberwood.

Meet Alex and Jerry: The beloved local doormen at Francis Hotel Bath
Introducing our new welcome to the Francis Hotel, showcasing our authentic local hospitality.