Need to know
Rooms
37.
Check–Out
11am, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 3pm.
More details
Rates don't include a breakfast but a Continental, full-English or à la carte breakfast can be purchased. Our favourites include the homemade seed and goji berry granola and avo on Bertinet sourdough with spiced tomato and poached eggs.
Also
The hotel's passionate about supporting local designers: Woodhouse and Law and the Rossiters of Bath interpret Great Pulteney’s mantra – ‘wonder-filled and happy hotels’ – in the rooms. Keep an eye out for Martin Hulbert’s Lost Earring chandelier, crafted from thousands of lone earrings.
At the hotel
Free WiFi throughout; on-site parking (£25 a night; space is limited and subject to availability); laundry service; access to a generous pantry with free drinks and snacks. In rooms: internet-enabled LED TV with Chromecast; tea- and Nespresso coffee-making kit, Dyson hairdryers, and Wildsmith bath products.
Our favourite rooms
The rooms at No.15 are individually decorated. The Pulteney Rooms are our favourite: thought up by Martin Hulbert – the designer responsible for Smith-approved hotels Chewton Glen, the Grove and Coworth Park – they’re the image of romantic, understated elegance. The marble washstands, high ceilings and vast sash windows are straight from a Jane Austen classic, and the plexiglass furniture adds a whimsically modern touch.
Spa
The subterranean spa is set in the stone vaults below the hotel. Take your pick of holistic, mood-boosting treatments that include facials, classic massage and reflexology. We’d start with the indulgent couples' Cooper Room treatment, where you'll both soak in a copper tub for 30 minutes followed by a 60-minute treatment of your choice. Afterwards, you can unwind with herbal tea or a glass of fizz in the Retreat.
Packing tips
Aspiring Lizzie Bennets should pack cosmopolitan gear for sightseeing – smart skinny jeans, soft tailoring and ballet pumps will go down well (though you needn’t bother with a corset). Mr Darcys should aim for gentlemanly chic in chinos, blazers and collared shirts.
Also
The hotel has a lift to all six floors, and is suitable for guests with mobility issues; one room has also been specifically adapted.
Pet‐friendly
The hotel is happy to host up to two pups in some rooms (excluding the Small Guest Rooms) as long as they’re fairly small and well-behaved. There’s a charge of £20 a night. Just let the hotel know when booking. See more pet-friendly hotels in Bath.
Children
Children of all ages are welcome at No.15 – the hotel can provide baby cots, story books and mini teepees, which can be set up before you arrive. Babysitters can be arranged via Norland College