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The Francis Hotel vs The Ayrlington

Both Francis Hotel Bath - MGallery by Sofitel and The Ayrlington are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Francis Hotel Bath - MGallery by Sofitel ranks significantly higher than The Ayrlington. Francis Hotel Bath - MGallery by Sofitel scores 84 with positive reviews from 5 publications including The Telegraph, Oyster and Jetsetter.

The Francis Hotel
The Francis Hotel
8 / 10
Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HH
From $175 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Multilingual
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Frommer's 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." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"In a central location opposite Queen Square Gardens, close to most historical sites, this three-story hotel is a reliable group stop." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Francis Hotel is a four-pearl property opposite the tree-lined Queen's Square in historic Bath." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"The Francis occupies most of a side of Queen Square, one of Bath's most notable architectural set pieces." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Elegant honey-colored Georgian townhouse hotel in historic British spa town, Bath." Full review
The Ayrlington
The Ayrlington
7 / 10
24 Pulteney Rd, Bath BA2 4EZ
From $176 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Free Parking
  • Multilingual
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Concierge Concierge
"This cozy, friendly, family-run 14-room Victorian ... is near the center of town and strolling distance from most of the city's attractions."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This magnificent villa hotel has something for everyone: Chinese chests and Buddha prints for the style-conscious, gloss-wood and clean lines for the urbanites, heavy curtains and..." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Set within a walled garden in a historic Victorian building, The Ayrlington is an intimate upscale bed-and-breakfast with a country-estate feel, about a 10-minute walk from the heart of Bath." Full review