The Royal Crescent Hotel

The Royal Crescent Hotel
No.16 Royal Crescent, Bath BA1 2LS
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The Royal Crescent Hotel has to be the finest of all Bath Hotels for its magnificent location, beautiful gardens, fabulous spa, renowned restaurant and the luxuriously wonderful accommodation.

Begun in 1767 by John Wood the Younger, The Royal Crescent took eight years to complete and includes some of the grandest houses in Bath. John Wood was utterly determined that his masterpiece should present a prospect of total uniformity and understated gracefulness, his sweeping vision and scrupulous attention to every detail has created a great elliptical curve almost fifty feet high and five hundred feet long that comprises thirty houses of grand proportions.

Such harmony, restraint and elegance, plus the gently sloping sweep of grass that stretches before it, always has the same effect – whether you are seeing the crescent for the very first time, or for the hundredth, it is a sight that never fails to draw a gasp of amazement. When the famous literary hostess, Mrs Elizabeth Montagu, came to live at No.16 in 1780 she declared that “The beautiful situation of the Crescent cannot be understood by any comparison with anything in any town whatsoever.” Over two centuries later it is hard to see how any sensible observer could reasonably challenge this bold claim.

The Georgian City of Bath is of breathtaking beauty with a romantic history and this special hotel reflects that perfectly. Impeccable style and attention to detail epitomes the kind of experience enjoyed by our guests. Set within the gardens, the unique ambience of The Bath House is designed for relaxation and pleasure and offers a combination of treatments and therapies. Other leisure pursuits include our own hot air Balloon, and the beautiful 1920 river launch, the Lady Sophina.

Restaurants in Bath don’t come any finer than The Dower House where Head Chefs, Mark Brega and Gordon Jones, and their brigade work closely to develop the synthesis of innovative cuisine within this rich architectural setting, striving to create the very best gourmet cuisine for a contemporary British menu that draws on influences from both the Mediterranean and the Far East. The Dower House is the Royal Crescent's award-winning restaurant and one of the finest restaurants in Bath, if not the finest, open to both house guests and non-residents. The menu at The Dower House changes with the seasons to match the climate and to make best use of the very finest fresh ingredients. The cellar, expertly managed by sommelier Jean Marc Leitao, complements the menus and provides ample choice for both the casual diner and the true connoisseur of fine wines. Non residents are welcome for lunch or dinner. However, booking is essential.

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