8-10 Queen Street, Bath, United Kingdom | (888) 252-1244
300-year-old
property with notable history
Set on a quiet, quaint cobblestone street
A few minutes'
walk to tourist attractions, such as the Theatre Royal and the Roman baths
Attractive, individually styled
rooms with luxury touches
Continental or full English breakfast
included in rate
Outdoor hot tub
with Champagne option
Private parking
nearby (for a fee)
Free Wi-Fi throughout
No elevator, and stairs are steep
Hot tub comes with a fee
Standard Rooms are small
Harington's City
Hotel is an upper-middle-range, 13-room boutique property set on a charming cobblestone street in the
center of Bath. While the building dates back centuries, individually styled
rooms tend toward the modern and playful, and include luxury touches such
as Egyptian
cotton sheets and large fluffy towels. While the free breakfast ranges from continental to full English, and
the hot tub is a nice bonus, there's no elevator, and some guests might struggle with the steep winding stairs. As with most of Bath's hotels, rates here aren't low, but the location is super-convenient for exploring the city's sights. Travelers looking for historic, posh accommodations could also try the Bath Priory Hotel, though rates tend to be higher.
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Scene
Historic 18th-century Georgian town house with a relaxed, eclectic atmosphere
The Harington's
City Hotel occupies an unassuming though historic corner building that dates
back more than 300 years -- the property is named after its original
owner, John Harington, who has been credited with inventing the flushing
toilet (hence "the John"). The guesthouse is now owned by a married
couple, Peter and Melissa, who provide guests with a warm welcome and
attentive, though unobtrusive, hospitality that contributes to the hotel's laid-back
boutique vibe. Inside pastel-toned walls are decorated with a mix of oil
paintings and quirky prints, while furnishings are an eclectic blend of
antique-style pieces and homey soft seating. A light and airy dining room overlooking the cobblestone street makes
a pleasant spot to relax, while a modest-size bar area provides evening drinks for the largely weekending tourists who make
up the clientele.
Location
Set on a quiet cobblestone street within minutes of the city's famous baths
The hotel is
centrally located on a quaint cobbled side street lined with the Bath's 18th-century Georgian architecture. All the city's main tourist attractions are
well within walking distance, including the ancient Roman Baths and Thermae Baths, both within a four-minute walk. There are also plenty of shops and restaurants in the
surrounding area, and despite its central location, the spot is particularly quiet
with little through traffic. The main Spa Bath train station is less than 10
minutes away on foot, and there's hotel-owned private parking (for a fee) within a four-minute walk of the hotel.
Rooms
Individually styled rooms with a few luxury touches
The hotel has 13
rooms, each of which has been individually styled in decor that ranges from a
smart black-and-white scheme with sleek modern furnishings to playful, vibrantly wallpapered spaces with antique-style pieces. All rooms have
flat-screen TVs, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi, as well as a few luxury
touches such as Egyptian cotton sheets, large fluffy towels, and
high-end toiletries. Bathrooms are compact and either have shower stalls or shower/tub combos. While the location is generally quiet, there's little soundproofing between rooms. Some of the Standard
Rooms can feel cramped though Superior and Feature Rooms are spacious
with extra perks such as bathrobes. Bear in mind there's no elevator, and some
rooms are on the third floor.
Features
Outdoor hot tub with fluffy bathrobes, slippers, and Champagne option
The hotel serves
a cooked breakfast, including a full English with smoked kippers (included in the
rate) in a pleasantly bright dining room overlooking the street. There's also a
small bar-lounge area for coffee or evening drinks, as well as an outdoor hot
tub in a small secluded courtyard -- there is a small fee, however, that covers the loan of robes and slippers, or more for a half-bottle of Champagne.
