Reviews of Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel

Actually it is an amazing hotel, but it really needs updating as the curtains fabric was literally tearing apart. However, the location and grounds are amazing, lots of greenery, quiet and not far from the centre. We were upgraded to a better room which was really thoughtful. Like the outdoor swimming pool, even though it need updating as well. Staff is really friendly.

Arrived at hotel no welcome from Reception , given room took our own luggage to room. Only good service was at breakfast apart from that staff not good. Positives Spa great and was hotel grounds. I have stayed in hotels all over the world and never have I received 5* treatment as low as this anywhere.

Racism, Deceptive Advertising, and Poor Service I had an extremely disappointing stay at this hotel and would not recommend it to anyone. First of all, there was clear racial bias from the front desk staff, especially Katie. She was cold and indifferent towards Asian guests, while noticeably more attentive to white guests. This kind of behavior is unacceptable and shows a serious need for staff retraining. Secondly, be aware that if you book a room for £200, you will get a basement. They deceptively label the basement level as “Garden Level,” tricking guests into thinking they’ll have a view of a garden. In reality, it’s a near-windowless basement. This kind of wordplay is a disgraceful marketing tactic and deeply dishonest. The photos used to advertise the hotel are also misleading. For example, what looks like a double bed is actually two singles pushed together, creating an uncomfortable gap in the middle. The "garden view" they promise simply doesn’t exist for guests, and when you ask to change rooms, you’ll be told they are fully booked—with no compensation or alternatives offered. If you're planning to spend £200 for a manor-style spa hotel in Bath, this is absolutely not the place to stay. What you’ll get is a basement room that doesn’t even compare to hotels in central London.

The hotel is an incredible building which must take some maintenance. We booked a double room for one night and arrived at lunchtime with the intention of sightseeing in bath for a couple of days. The hotel was happy for us to park all day both days which was great. The check in process (after 3pm) was very easy and we had a very clean room with plenty of towels, 2 robes and slippers for the spa/pool. The double room had a king size bed which was very comfortable. The hotel pool was crowded and looking a little tired but was as expected. The outside heated pool was very nice and relaxing. We didn’t have any spa treatments or use the gym but both looked well kept and the gym had good modern equipment. We didn’t eat in the restaurant preferring to find a restaurant in bath itself. Breakfast was a bit of a chaotic affair with several hotel staff doing various jobs with no apparent coordination. The wait for a table, then coffee was long and then we had to wait again to order breakfast. The whole process of breakfast took well over an hour which is poor. It was clear that there was no clear process as some tables were getting their cooked breakfast before us even though we were taken to our table 30 mins before them. The little waiter man with his paper pad was a bit useless. When the ‘full English’ breakfast came it was a small plate of well cooked food but not really as described in the menu. In terms of portion size it was more like a kids breakfast. We weren’t served any toast either and had to ask for it unlike other tables who received it with their drinks order which seemed a bit weird. The continental buffet was a bit scarce with no bowls or spoons so we had to use our fruit juice glasses for the yogurt and fruit. The whole thing could be improved with a breakfast buffet under a hot plate if they haven’t got enough staff to serve it.

Breakfast in bed is pretty nice and comfortable.

Clean and tidy. Beautiful hotel and ground but looks tired and needs updating and improving.

Very nice, clean and well maintained hotel. Has everything you need and more some. Great place to stay with lots of good customer service. Grounds are well kept.

It was a very special reunion for a group of nurses celebrating 50 years since we started our course in May 1975. In those days this hotel was a nurse's home and we all lived here for around 18 months. We had booked lunch,the food was lovely and the service was amazing. We so enjoyed our stay, 5 of us stayed for one or two nights. So beautiful and peaceful, couldn't have been better. Benice organised things for us, highly recommend her if you are booking an event.

Had the best time with a friend where looks.like we been there for daysss,Love everyone who help us there,the amazing atmosphere,the hotel surounds...all amazing!Can't wait to back again!Thanks thanks!

Amazing service, all staff, the manager concierge, Resturant staff, just cannot vote them. I’d give them 100%. Paid for all your needs , Even the area that it’s amazing views . Anyone staying here? Well enjoy their stay I would definitely call it five star. Spa was amazing too. Will definitely come back here again .

We had a lovely and well equipped room on the top floor overlooking the city. The room was large and easily fitted in an extra bed for our 9 year old. You could open the sash window wide so wouldn't have been suited to younger children as could be dangerous. Although the service was great, the breakfast was rather average and disappointing for what we would expect from this type of hotel. We had an included rate but if you wanted something like eggs Benedict or avocado on toast rather than the full English you had to pay a £6 supplement. The most disappointing part of this hotel was the spa. It was quite small and very tired looking with lots of missing and chipped tiles. Overall for the money, it wasn't worth the price as it needs a bit of an update. 

It’s very lovely hotel with free outdoor hot bath.

The property is somewhat dated, and the soundproofing could be improved, as noises such as snoring from neighboring rooms can be heard. Cleanliness is generally acceptable; however, some areas show signs of wear. For example, the drinking glasses had residual marks, likely due to age, and the bedding had small stains—not hair but some fibers of unknown origin. On the positive side, the spa was very relaxing, the house offers plenty of space, and all facilities are complete and in good working order. Additionally, the location is convenient, with restaurants nearby, making dining out easy and accessible.

The hotel itself is stunning and perfectly located as it is private but only 10-15 minutes from Bath City Centre. The grounds are fantastic but unfortunately the other reviews are true in the sense the Spa needs a renovation as I find it likely the pool tiles have been the same since reopening in 2007 and you can see it. Nevertheless if You can get a deal it is worth it!