In the heart of Bath
Perfectly Positioned
You can find The Royal Crescent right in the centre of one of Europe’s most splendid 18th-century architectural masterpieces. You could say it's the landmark hotel in Bath.
This idyllic city is a hive of activity, with a range of fabulous shopping opportunities, cosy wine bars and tempting restaurants. What's more, the hotel provides the ideal base from which to explore many wonderful local places of interest such as the Cotswolds, Wells, Stonehenge and Longleat House.
Plan Your Visit – Bath Half Marathon
On Sunday 16th March 2025, Bath will be buzzing with the energy of the Bath Half Marathon. While the city will be a little busier than usual and some road closures will be in place, access routes will remain open. To help plan your journey, you can view a map of available routes here
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa,
16 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LS United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1225 823333
Email: info@royalcrescent.co.uk
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How to Find Us
By road
We've created some handy directions for you to download so you can find your way to the hotel quickly and easily by car.
By rail
The Royal Crescent is an 18-minute walk or 9 minutes in a taxi from Bath Spa train station. You'll find the taxi rank at the station exit.
Trains from London Paddington to Bath Spa take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Great Western Railway also have a long weekender offer in which you can leave London on a Friday or Saturday, return on a Monday and save over 60% compared to an Anytime Return.
A return ticket from London Paddington to Bath Spa costs £79. Find out more here.
By air
London Heathrow, 90 minutes by car.
London Gatwick, 3 hours by car.
Bristol International (including US New York (Newark) flights), 40 minutes by car.
Parking and Electric Vehicle Charging
Bath is now a designated Clean Air Zone - the first in the UK outside of London!
Valet Parking
Complimentary valet parking for guests who book directly will remain, subject to availability on the day of arrival - this is limited and offered on a first come, first serve basis, so we recommend dropping off your bags at the hotel and checking availability with our concierge. If our car park is not available, we recommend Charlotte Street Car Park .
Please note that Bath operates as a Class-C Clean Air Zone. Charges apply only to higher-emission commercial vehicles, including taxis, vans, buses, and minibuses (pre-Euro 6 diesel and pre-Euro 4 petrol). Private cars and motorcycles, regardless of age or emissions, are exempt, however we kindly recommend checking your vehicle before travelling to ensure a seamless arrival.
Electric Vehicle Charging
From 1st March 2025, we will be introducing a charging fee for electric vehicles in response to rising electricity costs. Hotel guests can request a full charge for £30 or a half charge for £15.
Charging will however remain complimentary for guests who have reserved a Deluxe or Master Suite, as a benefit of doing so, please note that any complimentary upgrades to these room types are excluded.
If you require EV charging during your stay, please let our team know, and we will be happy to arrange it for you.