Harington's Hotel

About Harington's Hotel

Harington's Hotel occupies a Georgian building on Queen Street, a narrow cobbled lane running off Queen Square in the middle of Bath. It has been owned and run by the same family for many years and is small enough that guests deal with the owners directly, which gives it a different feel from the larger city-centre hotels a few streets away.

There are thirteen bedrooms spread over four floors, and they vary considerably - some are snug, others have space for a seating area or a four-poster. All have been refurbished with modern bathrooms, air conditioning in most cases, and the usual tea and coffee facilities. There is no lift, so guests who would rather not manage stairs should ask for a lower floor when booking. The hotel also lets a handful of self-catering apartments nearby for stays where a kitchen is useful.

A small bar and lounge serve drinks and light food, and breakfast is cooked to order, with local produce and a proper vegetarian option. Staff are used to arranging restaurant tables, spa entry and taxis, and the hotel keeps a few permit parking spaces that can be booked in advance - a genuine advantage given the restrictions in the centre.

Queen Street is about three minutes from the Roman Baths and the Abbey, five from Milsom Street, and ten uphill from the Circus and Royal Crescent, so almost everything can be reached on foot. Rates are moderate for the location, which makes it a sensible choice for couples on a short break, for walkers using Bath as a base for the Cotswolds, and for anyone who prefers a small hotel where the staff know their name.