No. 15 Bath
Playful English eccentricity layered over Georgian bones. Art-forward and magpie-like — there are bespoke wall murals, trompe l'oeil details, Tracy Kendall screen-printed wallpapers, jewel-encrusted cocktail tables and graduate artwork. Warm, dog- and family-friendly, never stuffy. The bar is social and genuinely good.
Book the Hideout Suite early; it's the most in-demand room and books out weeks ahead
Why It Matters
First hotel for the GuestHouse Hotels group. Rated #2 City Spa by the Good Spa Guide Awards 2024. The 55 sqm Hideout Suite with its indoor hot tub is one of Bath's most talked-about hotel rooms. The Copper Room spa treatment — couples soaking in a round copper bath together — is a genuinely rare offering. Rooms designed with Martin Hulbert (also behind Chewton Glen and the Grove). Everything from Hypnos Lansdowne cashmere mattresses to Wildsmith bath products to vinyl record players in every room.
Three Grade I-listed Georgian townhouses on Bath's widest and grandest street, opened in late 2016 as the debut property of the GuestHouse Hotels group. The exteriors are exactly what you'd expect on Great Pulteney Street — stately, symmetrical, almost austere. Inside is a different story. Every corridor, table and room surface is layered with art, curiosities and playful design details. Record players in every room, a complimentary pantry stocked with homemade treats daily, and a subterranean spa set in stone vaults make this one of Bath's more distinctive places to stay. There's also a separate Coach House at the rear with Gothic-style crenellated parapets and views of Henrietta Park — architecturally bonkers in the best possible way.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Bigger Guest Room
Just a step up in size but with noticeably more breathing room. The standout is a room with hand screen-printed wallpaper by Tracy Kendall — a huge handwritten inventory of what might be found in a Georgian home. Located on lower-ground, ground and third floors. Super-king bed with twin option. Fits a cot. Dog-friendly rooms available.
Super King or Twin · 20 sqmCoach House Guest Room
Set in a separate building behind the main houses, built around 30 years later in a deliberately non-classical Gothic style. A crenellated parapet and quatrefoil windows give it a distinctly eccentric look. Rooms face either the hotel or Henrietta Park. Sanctuary-like and quieter than the main house. A few steps up to the entrance make it unsuitable for wheelchair users. All dog-friendly, all with king beds and a separate pantry.
King (twin option available) · 21 sqmCoach House Large Guest Room
The bigger option in the Coach House with a proper seating area — ideal for longer stays or families wanting a quiet retreat away from the main building. Standalone bathtub and rainforest shower in all rooms. Ground and first floor of the Coach House. Most have a sofa bed or space for a cot. All dog-friendly.
Super King (twin option on request) · 29 sqmGuest Room
The most popular entry-level room. Each one is shaped entirely by its view — you might wake beneath exotic bird wallpaper inspired by Henrietta Park's pergola, or find yourself surrounded by graduate artwork from the Bath School of Art. Located across most floors with lift access. Bathrooms have either a bath with overhead shower or a walk-in shower. Dog-friendly rooms available.
King · 19 sqm
Henrietta Junior Suite
On the third floor of the main house, looking out over Henrietta Park and the city. Light, bright and minimalist — a calmer aesthetic than some of the busier rooms downstairs. Has a separate lounge with a sofa bed, making it genuinely useful for families. Bathrooms have either a bath with overhead shower or a separate bath and shower. Dog-friendly.
Super King · 20 sqm
Hideout Suite
The standout room in Bath. 55 sqm that feels more apartment-with-spa than hotel suite. The headline feature is a huge bathroom with a private hot tub that feels like it's almost outdoors. Beyond that: a proper dressing room, a lounge with a fireplace and Sonos system, and a super-king bedroom. Deliberately designed for couples who want to check in and not leave. Dog-friendly.
Super King · 55 sqmLarge Guest Room
Martin Hulbert Design's handiwork is all over these — illustrated bed backdrops, raw plaster borders, ultra-modern furniture and curio collections that bridge the Georgian and the contemporary. On the first and second floors of the main house. Bathrooms have either a bath with overhead shower or a separate bath and shower. Every room fits a cot; one has a sofa bed for two children. All dog-friendly.
King · 23 sqm
Pulteney Suite
The jewels of the townhouses. Front-facing on the first and second floors with super-high Georgian ceilings, grand sash windows framed by shutters and drapes, and marble-topped washstands with bespoke basins. Martin Hulbert Design has layered in trompe l'oeil details and witty references to the buildings' heritage. Sofa beds available for families; most rooms take a cot too. Dog-friendly.
Super King · 28 sqmSmall Guest Room
Bijou attic rooms that were once the servants' quarters. Sit at the very top of the main townhouses with bird's-eye views over Great Pulteney Street and a maze of Bath rooftops. Genuinely small — the hotel itself recommends booking a larger room for stays of more than one night. Thoughtfully designed but tight on space. No dogs permitted.
Double · 10 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
GuestHouse has trusted local sitters and walkers on hand if you want a lie-in or a night out without your four-legged guest. Arrange with the team in advance.
Miniature teepee tents set up in family rooms to give children their own cosy den. Alongside toys and Yoto Players loaded with story cards.
Available for kids and families to take while exploring Bath. A tactile, analogue way to document the city.
A dedicated meeting space (Pulteney Room) accommodating up to 16 guests for small team events, corporate away days or private gatherings.
Arrive at Bath Spa station and hand your bags to a GuestHouse staff member who'll cycle them back to the hotel, leaving you free to explore the city immediately. You get a city map and an umbrella (if it's raining) in exchange. Arrange via email ahead of arrival.
Every room comes with a turntable and a selection of records. A larger disc library on the ground floor can be browsed during your stay — borrow whatever takes your fancy and listen in your room.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Lift serves all floors in the main townhouse buildings. The Coach House has a stepped entrance and is not suitable for wheelchair users.
A private meeting space accommodating up to 16 guests for corporate events, away days or private gatherings.
Superfast WiFi available throughout the hotel and in all rooms.
Complimentary pantry stocked daily with homemade savoury snacks, sweet treats (including ice cream), soft drinks, filtered water and fresh fruit. Available to guests at any time. A separate pantry serves Coach House guests.
A garden area accessible to guests — particularly useful for post-spa relaxation.
Limited parking spaces at the rear of the hotel. Must be reserved in advance via email. Pricing: £28/night Sun–Thu, £35/night Fri–Sat. Nearby alternatives include Podium Car Park (8-min walk), Manvers Street Car Park (10 min) and Charlotte Street Car Park (14 min).
Dogs are welcome in most rooms. The hotel has bespoke Ivy & Duke dog beds and a signature scent in-room. Local dog sitters and walkers are available on request.
Gift vouchers available for spa treatments, monetary amounts, and stays. Available via the hotel's dedicated gifting website.
There is no on-site gym.
The hotel does not have a swimming pool.
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