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Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel vs Brooks Guesthouse

Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, MacDonald Bath Spa Hotel scores significantly higher than Brooks Guesthouse. MacDonald Bath Spa Hotel ranks #4 in Bath with accolades from 5 publications like Oyster, The Telegraph and Frommer's.

Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel
Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel
8 / 10
Sydney Road, Bath BA2 6JF
From $206 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"This 129-room Georgian mansion, set among seven acres of landscaped gardens, is a mostly peaceful getaway in the hills outside the city. ...It's become a favorite destination for conference attendees."
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You can escape the hordes by hitting the pool, the large spa, the gym, or the croquet lawn—or by booking one of the butler-serviced Imperial Suites.
Frommer's Frommer's
"This stunning restored 19th-century mansion is a 10-minute walk from the center of Bath... The rooms are handsomely furnished, and most of them are spacious." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"The 21 Imperial suites in the annex are done in a chic, eclectic bent, mixing contemporary and traditional elements in soothing earth tones that attract the most attention from repeat guests." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"Guests are greeted by manicured grounds, a columned facade, and sweeping stone staircases, all adding to the fine English manor ambiance." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A major selling point is its substantial and smart spa." Full review
Brooks Guesthouse
Brooks Guesthouse
7 / 10
1 Crescent Gardens, Upper Bristol Road, Bath BA1 2NA
From $64 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Multilingual
  • Breakfast buffet
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"On the west side of Bath, this townhouse blends heritage fixtures with snazzy finishes... Parking is problematic."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"A hybrid between a bed-and-breakfast and a boutique hotel, the upper-middle-range Brooks Guesthouse is just a four-minute walk from Victoria Park and a 10-minute walk from the heart of Bath." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"This large b&b offers stylish yet reasonably priced accommodation in a pair of Victorian buildings close to Royal Victoria Park." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Explore picture-perfect Bath in a boutique guesthouse with prosecco, champagne truffles, breakfast and late check-out included." Full review
The Guardian The Guardian
"Brooks Guesthouse, 10 minutes’ stagger from the Star through gold-stoned Georgian streets, is a boutique B&B in a limestone terrace round the corner from the Royal Crescent"