“A luxury hotel occupying several Georgian houses in a quiet cul-de-sac in Bath's city centre. Playfully designed rooms have been inspired by Regency style. The best have roll-top baths and rainforest showers. A superb restaurant serves innovative British dishes. A stylish city base.”

Hotel review

Hotel Indigo Bath is set on elegant Georgian terrace, recently restored before reopening in 2020 and part of the IHG group. An ingenious combination of 12 inter-connecting 18th-century townhouses with an interior decor that’s a mix of modern and traditional. Quirky chandeliers shine over Regency-style portraits and animal heads either upon human bodies or dressed in military costumes.

Up and down the 10 staircases is a maze of 154 rooms leading off from butterfly-strewn carpets. In order of ascending grandeur are Standard, Superior, Superior Premier, Suites and ‘Accessible’. Each floor has themed names highlighting the Georgian era. On the top floor are the ‘Literary Hideaway’ Standard rooms, adorned with a collage of books on the wall while the ‘Architectural Beauty’ rooms have Roman cornicing. All come with comfy Hypnos beds and luxurious Egyptian cotton linen. The bathrooms have historic patterned tiles, rainforest showers (some have an additional walk-in shower and roll-top tub) and the products are by Bramley.

The theme of Hotel Indigo Bath is ‘old meets new’ and certainly the modern part of the hotel is successfully offset by the restaurants. There’s Brasserie Beau with its niches and alcoves and the Elder restaurant for fine dining with taster menus going the full 7 courses. Fairly-priced for both rooms and dinner, it’s ideal for discerning adults free of children or pets.

Adam Jacot de Boinod
Adam Jacot de Boinod Review published: 2018-11-04

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • Set in a quiet and beautiful cul-de-sac in the city centre with the Roman Baths and Pulteney Bridge just 5 minutes away
  • Restaurant

    • The Elder restaurant served artfully crafted British cuisine with particularly good game dishes
  • Child friendly

    • Beds can be added to some rooms and there are interconnecting rooms too
  • Golf

    • Play a round on the scenic Bath Approach Golf Course
  • Sights nearby

    • Take a tour of the Bath Abbey or Roman Baths
  • Other Activities

    • Spend a day unwinding in Bath Thermae Spa
  • Museums

  • Full of character

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Designer

  • Designer Shopping

  • Disabled access

  • Chic

  • Historic

Facilities

  • Rooms

    154 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    The Elder restaurant served artfully crafted British cuisine with particularly good game dishes
  • Parking

    Limited valet spaces are available and must be pre booked for a daily fee
  • Child friendly

    Beds can be added to some rooms and there are interconnecting rooms too
  • Concierge

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • No pets

  • Meeting Room

  • Business Centre

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

  • Disabled access

  • Room service

  • Garden

Activities

  • Golf

    • Play a round on the scenic Bath Approach Golf Course
  • Sights nearby

    • Take a tour of the Bath Abbey or Roman Baths
  • Other Activities

    • Spend a day unwinding in Bath Thermae Spa
  • Museums

  • Designer Shopping

Map & Location

See what they say

Why do people love staying in your hotel? Hotel Indigo Bath is loved by our guests as we are incredibly unique. With 5 room design schemes reflecting the style & history of the city of Bath or Grade 1 listed building brings history and modern design together seamlessly.

What is there to do in the area? The city of Bath offers something for everyone, and the neighbourhood is our passion. From walking tours, visits to some incredible historic landmarks such as the Bath Abbey, Roman Baths, Royal Crescent and iconic Pulteney Bridge or perhaps a more relaxing trip to the Therma Spa. It’s no surprise that the whole of Bath has been granted World Heritage status by Unesco, the only city in the UK to be accorded such an honour.

What kind of breakfast do you offer? We offer an extensive, made to order A La Carte menu alongside a hearty & enjoyable continental buffet including pastries, homemade flapjacks, fresh cut fruit, cereals, continental meats, and cheeses (and more!).

Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? We have two unique restaurants located at Hotel Indigo Bath – Brasserie Beau and The Elder. Sustainability and local trade is our passion and this is reflected in both restaurant menus, Showcasing what great contemporary British cooking can be; authentic, honest, timeless.

Bath is well known for its restaurant scene with a wonderful array of independent offerings which can be highly recommended by our concierge team. Restaurant recommendations: Bandook Kitchen, Sally Lunns, Green Park Brasserie, The Scallop Shell, Chez Dominique, Flute, Robun, Dough Pizza

Which are your most popular room types, and why? Our beautiful standard rooms host luxury spa-inspired bathrooms with walk-in rainfall showers but our most popular rooms are our large premium architectural rooms and our unique Georgian underground vaults with classic roll top baths.

If you really want to be ‘wowed’, our vaulted suites are spacious and stunning in design. With separate lounge areas, sofa beds, two televisions and luxury king-size Hypnos beds, they are perfect for any special occasion.

What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms ? Children are very welcome at Hotel Indigo Bath! Brasserie Beau offers a great child-friendly and delicious menu and we can accommodate children in rooms with prior notice.

What message would you like to give The Hotel Guru readers? There isn’t another hotel in the city quite like Hotel Indigo Bath. If you’re looking for a unique, luxurious yet welcoming hotel, just a stones throw away from the Highstreet, we really are the place for you.

Other reviews

Hotel Indigo Bath

Bath's big, new high-end hotel spreads along South Parade, an ever-so-elegant Georgian terrace. Inside, the busy décor riffs playfully on the city's heritage. The central but quiet location, the large terrace in front of the property and the excellent restaurant are major draws.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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