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16 Royal Crescent, Bath
Royal Crescent Hotel 
- Style
- Georgian perfection
- Setting
- Atmospheric Bath
With perfect neo-classical proportions, cobblestone streets, a fantastic spa and views of the hills, this is the epitome of English elegance.
Need to know
- Rooms
- 45, including 14 suites.
- Rates
- £250–£870 including English breakfast, full use of The Bath House and VAT.
- Check-out
- Midday.
- Facilities
- The Bath House spa with pool, gym and exercise studio; the hotel’s 1920s river launch is available for private charter or champagne cruises; hot-air balloon; an acre of grounds; croquet lawn.
- Children
- Welcome, although under-12s not permitted in the Bath House.
- Also
- Chauffeur and butler service available.
In the know
- Our favourite rooms
- The Master Suite has a vast drawing room and wood-burning fireplace. The rooms at the front have crescent views; those at the back have garden views.
- Packing tips
- Swimwear.
- Also
- Book spa treatments, hot-air-balloon rides and river cruises in advance.
Food & drink
- Hotel restaurant
- The award-winning Dower House has a Modern British menu. Breakfast is available from 7.30am to 10am; Sundays until 10.30am.
- Dress code
- Comfortable, but not too comfortable.
- Top table
- A table in the garden, weather permitting.
- Last orders
- Restaurant: 9.45pm.
- Room service
- 24 hours; reduced menu available.
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Local restaurants
The Moody Goose (+44 (0)1225 466688) does Modern English with a Michelin star. The Moon and Sixpence Wine Bar and Restaurant (+44 (0)1225 460962) serves Modern International. Papillon (+44 (0)1225 310064) across from the hotel, has great French food.Local bars
Grappa (+44 (0)1225 448890) for a pre-dinner cocktail. The George Inn in Bathampton (+44 (0)1225 425079) is a tranquil spot by the canal, and another George Inn at Norton St Philip (+44 (0)1373 834224) provides fine dining in one of the oldest pubs in the country.Worth getting out of bed for
Bath Racecourse, Lansdown (+44 (0)1225 424609). Pulteney Bridge: one of only three bridges lined with shops in the world. Roman Baths & Pump Room Royal features natural hot springs (www.romanbaths.co.uk). The Theatre Royal (+44 (0)1225 448844; www.theatreroyal.org.uk).Diary
March Bath Literary Festival (+44 (0)1225 463362; www.bathlitfest.org.uk). May Badminton Horse Trials (+44 (0)1454 218272; www.badminton-horse.co.uk). May–June Bath International Music Festival (+44 (0)1225 463362; www.bathmusicfest.org.uk) features classical, jazz and world music. Early August Glastonbury Classical Festival (+44 (0)1458 832020; www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/classical). Annual horse trials at Gatcombe Park (+44 (0)1937 541811; www.gatcombe-horse.co.uk).
For a full list of bars and restaurants in Bath, click here
Bath, United Kingdom
- Number of people
- 2-40
- Licensed for weddings
- Yes
Wow factor
The hotel is located on the magnificent Royal Crescent, perhaps the most beautiful street in Britain.
Need to know
Though the hotel has 45 bedrooms, it can only accommodate a maximum of 40 guests for the wedding ceremony itself.
Inspiration
The Royal Crescent Hotel team can assist with everything from photographers, flowers and hair and make-up to personalised menu cards and place settings, as well as Bath House bridal spa treats. A horse and carriage can also be arranged. The hotel’s 1920s river launch is available for private charter or champagne cruises.
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