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The Francis Hotel vs Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel
Francis Hotel Bath - MGallery by Sofitel and MacDonald Bath Spa Hotel are both rated highly by writers. On balance, MacDonald Bath Spa Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Francis Hotel Bath - MGallery by Sofitel. MacDonald Bath Spa Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 85 with endorsements from 5 reviews including The Telegraph, Star Service and Frommer's.
The Francis Hotel
Frommer's
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HH
From $175 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"An integral part of Queen Square, the Francis is an example of 18th-century taste and style, but we find it too commercial and touristy."
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Star Service
"In a central location opposite Queen Square Gardens, close to most historical sites, this three-story hotel is a reliable group stop."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The Francis Hotel is a four-pearl property opposite the tree-lined Queen's Square in historic Bath."
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The Telegraph
7.0
"The Francis occupies most of a side of Queen Square, one of Bath's most notable architectural set pieces."
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Jetsetter
"Elegant honey-colored Georgian townhouse hotel in historic British spa town, Bath."
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Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel
Concierge
Frommer's
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Sydney Road, Bath BA2 6JF
From $206 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- 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
"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."
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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."
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Oyster
Luxury
"Guests are greeted by manicured grounds, a columned facade, and sweeping stone staircases, all adding to the fine English manor ambiance."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"A major selling point is its substantial and smart spa."
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