🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom
Henrietta House
📍 33, Henrietta Street, Bath, BA2 6LR
Votre séjour — Henrietta House
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La propriété — Henrietta House
Henrietta House is a Grade-II listed Georgian townhouse on a quiet residential street just north of the city centre. Inside, it's a deliberate mix of period features—high ceilings, sash windows, original fireplaces—and clean, modern furniture with warm mustard and navy accents. It feels more like an actual house than a hotel: calm, fuss-free, and genuinely welcoming, without any of the chain-hotel polish. It suits travellers who want a base that's handsome but unpretentious, and who value a solid cooked breakfast over a hotel gym or spa.
Chroniques de Bath
Bath was founded by the Romans around 70 CE as Aquae Sulis, a spa town built around the only hot springs in Britain. Those springs, and the medieval abbey, drew fashionable Georgian society, and between 1720 and 1820 the city was rebuilt in honey-coloured Bath stone into the orderly, crescents-and-circuses street plan you see today—a total planned city that earned a UNESCO World Heritage listing in 1987. Modern Bath balances its 18th-century heritage with a lively food scene, a top-tier university, and the relentless pull of tourism, which means the city is always full of visitors but never quite loses its peculiar, water-cure calm.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Bath →Meilleurs mois
May and September offer the best compromise: warm enough for riverside walks and terrace drinking, but with fewer tourists than June–August. July can work well if you book ahead and tolerate the crowds.
Peak / Festival surge
August is the absolute peak: school holidays, the Bath Comedy Festival (mid-July to early August), and consistently warm weather push prices at Henrietta House to their annual high. Expect to pay £150–200 per night for a double, and book four to six months ahead.
La saison des épaules
June and September are the smart budget months: crowds thin out, hotel prices drop 20–30%, and you still get long daylight hours and decent weather. Early October is also quiet, but bring layers.
Météo & Emballage
Bath's weather is famously fickle—you can get four seasons in one afternoon, even in July. Pack a waterproof jacket that also works as a light evening layer, and always bring a sweater for the evening, regardless of the forecast.
Briefing de la ville — Bath
- Bath's Clean Air Zone (charging older, polluting vehicles £9–£100 per day) is still in full effect: check your car's Euro standard before driving in. Many visitors find it cheaper to park at the Park & Ride at Newbridge and take the bus (5 minutes, every 15 minutes).
- The Roman Baths museum completed a major lighting and accessibility upgrade in late 2025, so the main hall and sacred spring are now viewable in dramatically clearer light. Tickets still sell out weeks ahead in July; book at least two weeks before.
- The city is expanding its pedestrianised zone on Union Street and part of Stall Street, which closed to cars permanently in March 2026. Expect minor road works and diversions around the centre, but walking is easier than ever.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Henrietta House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (level up from the ground floor) at the rear of the building, facing away from Henrietta Street. These rooms typically have less street noise and still offer good natural light from the garden courtyard.
Rooms to avoid
Stay away from ground-floor rooms (especially those labelled 1–5) facing Henrietta Street. They get traffic noise from the A36 route, plus any footfall and bin collection sounds early morning. Rooms directly above the small lobby or near the single passenger lift can also suffer from clatter at odd hours.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms overlook the walled garden/courtyard, which is leafy and private. Front-facing rooms on the first floor or above give a broad view of handsome Georgian townhouses across the street, but the trade-off is traffic noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 1 and 2 (i.e. first and second floor in UK numbering – which is the first and second floor above ground level). These sit above street-level noise but below any roof-level plant or loft conversions.
🔊 Noise notes
Henrietta Street carries local traffic, taxis and delivery vans all day, with a lull after 23:00. The hotel's single passenger lift is audible from adjacent rooms. Bath's Great Pulteney Street (running north-south) funnels event traffic from the city centre. Sunday mornings are quietest.
Insider tips
1. Request room 7 or 8 on the first floor rear – they’re slightly larger and overlook the garden, perfect for light sleepers. 2. Parking is limited: the hotel has no on-site car park, so book a space at the nearby Manvers Street car park (5 mins walk) in advance via Bath's council website – it’s cheaper than the hotel’s own pay-and-display vouchers.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hôtel Facilités — Henrietta House
Free basic WiFi (15 Mbps) included; no paid upgrade; no login—just connect to 'Henrietta Guest' network
Small lift serves first floor only; bedrooms on second and third floors are walk-up via narrow stairs (no lift).
Complimentary digital access to PressReader editions of The Guardian and The Times each morning; no physical papers. Building is a Grade II listed Georgian terrace, part of the 18th-century Henrietta Park estate, so corridors are narrow and windows are tall sash.
Check-in from 15:00 to 22:00; early bag drop from 11:00 at front desk; late check-out to 12:00 for £25, subject to availability
Free storage for day-of-arrival before 15:00 and after 11:00 checkout; no charge
No step-free access: one step at front entrance, no ramp; no accessible guest rooms, lift only to first floor patrol. Not wheelchair-friendly inside.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Charlotte Street Car Park (5 mins walk, £15 for 24 hours). No EV charging on premises; nearest charger at Waitrose on Bathwick Street (3 mins walk).
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: None (no local city tax for Bath hotels; rates are inclusive of VAT)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for July stays; a £50 incidental hold placed on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Church: Bath Abbey (301 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Bath Christadelphians (317 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: St. Michael's Without (321 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: The Salvation Army (342 m · ~4 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Queen Square — 254 m · ~3 min walk
Bath Medical Museum — 216 m · ~3 min walk
Komedia — 53 m · ~1 min walk
Widcombe Play Area — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Nearest — 141 m · ~2 min walk
Superdrug — 87 m · ~1 min walk
Sainsbury's Local — 82 m · ~1 min walk
Bath Bus Station — 664 m · ~8 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs for the best exchange rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux in train stations and tourist areas which often have poor rates.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard and Apple Pay/Google Pay are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and pubs; small independent places may be cash-only.
Restaurants: 10-15% if service not included; taxis: round up to nearest pound; hotel porters: £1-2 per bag; housekeeping: not expected.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →Coffee from a local café or chain costs around £2.50–£3.00 for a filter or flat white.
A sandwich or meal deal from a supermarket or bakery costs about £3–£5.
A main course at a pub or casual restaurant typically costs £10–£14.
Cheap eats are found at the Bath Guildhall Market and takeaway sandwich shops near the city centre.
Common budget supermarkets in BA2 include Tesco Express, Sainsbury's Local, and Co-op.
Affordable shopping is available at Primark and charity shops on the main high streets (e.g., Southgate).
The cheapest way around is walking; a First Bus day pass costs about £5.50. From Bath Spa station, it's a 10-15 minute walk into BA2.
Walk everywhere—the area is compact and walkable. Eat lunch at pubs for better value than dinner. Use the Bath Two For One voucher for attractions with public transport tickets.
Bon à savoir — Bath
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Emergency Contacts
BathFor non-emergency police contact, call 101. For general information or to report a crime, call 101. For road traffic incidents, call 0800 316 4377. For flood or severe weather emergencies, call 0345 988 1188 (Environment Agency).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bath, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Henrietta House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 141 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Superdrug — 87 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
Find train tickets →Bath City Centre → The Old Mill Hotel area
💡 Day Saver tickets available (£5.50). Perfect for visiting Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, and Georgian terraces nearby.
Bristol Airport → Bath Spa Railway Station
💡 Most reliable option. Bath Spa Station is 10-minute walk to hotel. Train views of Roman Bath architecture worth the journey.
Bristol Airport → The Old Mill Hotel, Bath
💡 Book in advance for better rates. Journey passes through picturesque Somerset countryside.
Bristol Airport → Bath Bus Station
💡 Most budget-friendly option. Local buses around Bath are frequent and affordable for exploring the city.
À propos de Bath
Wikipedia ↗
The Great Spa Towns of Europe is a transnational World Heritage Site consisting of a selection of 11 spa towns across seven European countries. They were developed around natural mineral water springs. From the early 18th century to the 1930s, Western Europe experienced an increase in spa and bathin...
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at Henrietta House?
Request a room on the first floor (level up from the ground floor) at the rear of the building, facing away from Henrietta Street. These rooms typically have less street noise and still offer good natural light from the garden courtyard.
Which rooms should I avoid at Henrietta House?
Stay away from ground-floor rooms (especially those labelled 1–5) facing Henrietta Street. They get traffic noise from the A36 route, plus any footfall and bin collection sounds early morning. Rooms directly above the small lobby or near the single passenger lift can also suffer from clatter at odd hours.
Is Henrietta House noisy?
Henrietta Street carries local traffic, taxis and delivery vans all day, with a lull after 23:00. The hotel's single passenger lift is audible from adjacent rooms. Bath's Great Pulteney Street (running north-south) funnels event traffic from the city centre. Sunday mornings are quietest.
Which rooms have the best views at Henrietta House?
Rear-facing rooms overlook the walled garden/courtyard, which is leafy and private. Front-facing rooms on the first floor or above give a broad view of handsome Georgian townhouses across the street, but the trade-off is traffic noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Henrietta House?
1. Request room 7 or 8 on the first floor rear – they’re slightly larger and overlook the garden, perfect for light sleepers. 2. Parking is limited: the hotel has no on-site car park, so book a space at the nearby Manvers Street car park (5 mins walk) in advance via Bath's council website – it’s cheaper than the hotel’s own pay-and-display vouchers.
What time is check-in at Henrietta House?
Check-in at Henrietta House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Henrietta House have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (15 Mbps) included; no paid upgrade; no login—just connect to 'Henrietta Guest' network
Is there a city or tourist tax at Henrietta House?
None (no local city tax for Bath hotels; rates are inclusive of VAT)
Where can I eat cheaply near Henrietta House?
A sandwich or meal deal from a supermarket or bakery costs about £3–£5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Henrietta House?
The cheapest way around is walking; a First Bus day pass costs about £5.50. From Bath Spa station, it's a 10-15 minute walk into BA2.
When is the best time to visit Bath?
May and September offer the best compromise: warm enough for riverside walks and terrace drinking, but with fewer tourists than June–August. July can work well if you book ahead and tolerate the crowds.
Principales attractions à Bath
💡 Walk down to the riverside path on either side for the best photo of the bridge and weir. The shops on the bridge are boutiques, not chains, so window-shopping is worth a slow stroll.
💡 The free rooms are often less crowded than the museum upstairs. Sit in the Tea Room for a few minutes to imagine 18th-century society. Free entry to the rooms, but the museum costs £8.50.
💡 Go early morning around 7am to have the lawn almost to yourself for photos. The museum at No. 1 Royal Crescent charges entry, but the exterior and lawn cost nothing.
💡 Start at the entrance near Sham Castle for the best uninterrupted view. The walk takes about 3 hours, so bring water and sturdy shoes. Free, but parking at the National Trust car park costs a few pounds if you drive.
💡 Go just before a service (such as 5pm evensong) to hear the choir while admiring the architecture. The tower tour costs extra but the free entry is plenty. Check the website as opening hours change for services.
💡 Book a timed-entry ticket online in advance — the Roman Baths is Bath's single most-visited attraction and walk-up queues can exceed an hour in summer. Visit right at opening or in the last two hours of the day for the smallest crowds.