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.
Sink into the softest double beds
Smart TVs for your favourite cult-classic film
British made organic toiletries from GAIA
Egyptian cotton sheets for a luxurious sleep
GHD hairdryer in the room, just ask us for hair straighteners
Find your perfect room temp with air con
In-room fridge filled with essential supplies
Nespresso machine or tea with our in-room facilities
Roberts radio for your favourite sounds
Dog-friendly stays
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
The couples un-cliché guide to Bath
A romantic escape to Bath. Wake in the Francis Hotel to Colonna coffee, Georgian boutiques, and...
Rather good news to digest
We are nominated for Best Newcomer at the Trencherman's Awards 2026. Voting opens January 12th.
Happenings for 2026 | Your year-round cultural calendar for Bath
This UNESCO city always has something unfolding. Here's your culture calendar for the year ahead.
Sink into hidden corners of beautiful Bath with our snug
Your hidden space in beautiful Bath for residents past 6pm and a space for upcoming events, talks...
Autumn brings new flavours to Emberwood
Our autumn menu has arrived, a seasonal nod to the produce that’s upon us.
The Somerset edit a weekend in Bath
Your autumn stay at the Francis Hotel, complete with a curated itinerary for all that you want and...
Good news from the hearth
Just four months in, Emberwood’s made it into the Michelin Guide.
Follow in Jane Austen's footsteps this September
The Francis Hotel celebrates 250 years of Jane Austen.
