No.15 by GuestHouse, Bath, UK - Explore & Book
"Sitting on one of Bath's grandest avenues, between the iconic Pulteney Bridge and the gorgeous Holburne Museum, this trio of handsome Georgian townhouses has been reborn as a beautiful boutique escape under the Guesthouse brand. Their mantra is to create "wonder-filled, happy hotels", so expect a sense of theatricality - sweeping curtains, crystal chandeliers - combined with humorous artworks (like giant jelly beans) and super welcoming staff. In the ground-floor reception rooms, after collecting your key from an oversized doll's house (something of a theme in the hotel), you'll find inviting leather sofas, jewelled sculptures and a giant portrait of a chiselled young man gazing benignly down. A buzzing bar offers light bites and innovative cocktails using British spirits, shrubs and syrups, while lingering breakfasts are taken downstairs in the calming restaurant. There's also a small spa - of course - with pampering treatments and a copper tub-for-two. Upstairs, extending Tardis-like over six floors, are 36 bedrooms. These range from affordable, attic-level "Small Guest Rooms" to a huge Pulteney Room with high ceilings and twin casement windows. And there are more options out in the Coach House. Kids and pets are warmly welcomed, so there's something for everyone here. In a city which for centuries has made visitors feel rejuvenated and uplifted, this hotel is a worthy and most welcome addition. Highs Smiling young staff keep the mood light Quirky, playful touches add character: eclectic artworks, records, stencilled murals Some rooms have free-standing bathtubs for sociable soaking We thought the guest pantry was a nice touch: help yourself to soft drinks, snacks, maybe an ice cream Having a spa in the building is a good fallback if the city's Thermae Spa is busy, or you want more privacy Lows With such a wide range of rooms, we advise checking the options carefully when booking Entry level rooms are compact, and come with shower only (no tubs) Some top-floor rooms have slightly lower ceilings Parking is limited, as you'd expect in Bath" - Michael Cullen
