🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom
Henry Guest House
📍 6, Henry Street, Bath, BA1 1JT
Il tuo soggiorno — Henry Guest House
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La proprietà — Henry Guest House
The Henry Guest House is a snug Georgian townhouse on a quiet residential street a short walk from Bath’s centre. Its lobby feels like a friendly B&B: original cornicing, a small front desk, a stack of local walking maps and the smell of fresh coffee from the breakfast room. It suits solo travellers and couples who want clean, good-value accommodation within easy walking distance of the Roman Baths and the Abbey, without paying for spa facilities or bar service.
Cronache di Bath
Bath was founded by the Romans as Aquae Sulis around a natural hot spring, the only one in Britain. The medieval city grew around the Abbey and the wool trade, but its distinctive look comes from the 18th century, when architects John Wood the Elder and Younger laid out the Royal Crescent, the Circus and the Pump Room in golden Bath stone. The entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, prized for its Georgian architecture and Roman remains. Today it’s a compact, walkable city of around 90,000 people, with a buzzing food scene, two universities and a steady flow of tourists drawn to Jane Austen’s haunts and the Thermae Bath Spa.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Bath →I migliori mesi
May and September: warm but not hot, long daylight hours, fewer crowds than June–August, and the autumn colours start in late September.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August; school holidays plus the Bath Festival (music and literature, usually late May–early June) and the Jane Austen Festival (September) spill into summer. Hotel prices in Bath double or triple from the low season; a standard double at the Henry Guest House in July can be over £180 per night.
Stagione di spalla
March–April and October–November: cheaper rates (often 30–40% less than peak), milder weather (10–15°C), and most attractions open. November can be damp but quiet, with last-minute deals.
Meteo e imballaggio
Bath’s weather is famously changeable: you can get rain, sun and a chilly breeze all in one morning, even in July. Pack a light waterproof jacket and a spare pair of comfortable walking shoes – the cobbles and hills are treacherous when wet.
Briefing della città — Bath
- Bath's Clean Air Zone (CAZ) charges non-compliant vehicles (older diesel cars, some vans) £9 per day to enter the city centre; check your car before driving in.
- The Great Pulteney Street roadworks (part of a city-wide cycling and bus lane upgrade) are ongoing through summer 2026, with lane closures and detours near the Holburne Museum.
- The Roman Baths museum has extended its evening opening hours to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays in July, with reduced crowds after 6pm.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Henry Guest House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor at the back of the building. These levels sit above street-level noise and the rear aspect overlooks the quiet courtyard gardens typical of Bath's Georgian terraces, giving better sleep and minimal foot traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms or those at the front facing Henry Street. The road is a narrow city-centre street with delivery vans, bin collections, and early morning traffic, so front-facing rooms here pick up substantial street clatter.
Best views
Rooms at the rear offer views over Bath's historic roofs and possibly the wooded slopes of the city centre, but there's no standout panorama — this is a central townhouse, not a hilltop hotel.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors offer the quietest experience, benefiting from distance from street noise and the small ground-floor reception area.
🔊 Noise notes
Henry Street is a busy through-route in Bath's centre, so front-facing rooms get traffic noise from around 7am until late evening. Nearby restaurants and pubs add evening pedestrian and occasional late-night chatter. The hotel has no lift, so footfall on the stairs may be audible on lower floors.
Insider tips
Request a room on the second floor (no lift here, so fewer people pass your door) and ask if they can assign a rear-facing room at booking. Parking is not on site: use the Charlotte Street car park (a 5-minute walk) and ask the hotel about discounted parking permits in advance.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Henry Guest House
Free guest Wi-Fi throughout, approx. 20 Mbps download; no login required — just accept terms on the splash page.
No passenger lift; guest rooms are on first and second floors accessed only by stairs.
No physical newspapers or digital newsstand; a few UK travel magazines in the lounge.
Check-in from 15:00 to 21:00; early bag drop allowed from 11:00; late check-out (until 12:00) available for £20, subject to availability.
Free luggage storage before check-in and after check-out in a locked ground-floor cupboard.
No step-free access; there is a single step at the front door and stairs to all rooms. Not suitable for wheelchair users.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Charlotte Street Car Park, 5 mins walk, £15.00 for 24 hours (weekday), £10.00 (weekend flat rate). No EV charging on-site.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None (Bath does not levy a tourist tax as of 2026)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for summer stays; a £50 incidental hold on a debit/credit card taken at check-in.
Faith & Dietary vicino
- 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)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
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 minuti di radio essenziali
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
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →British Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or post offices for better rates than airport/tourist bureaux; many travellers use ATMs to withdraw cash directly, which typically offer competitive rates.
Contactless cards and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are widely accepted in shops, cafés, and restaurants; most venues accept major credit/debit cards.
15% is standard in restaurants for good service (often added automatically); round up for taxis or leave £1–2; hotel staff appreciate £1–2 per bag for porters.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Chain café coffee (Greggs, Costa, Caff Nero) costs £2–2.50 for a standard cappuccino.
Meal deal from supermarket chains or sandwich shop around £3.50–5, or fish & chips around £6–8.
Pub main courses typically £9–14; curry or Chinese takeaway mains around £8–12.
Bath city centre (near the Abbey and Market area) has casual food vendors; chip shops and kebab stands dot residential streets in BA1.
Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Asda are the main budget supermarkets; Lidl and Aldi offer particularly competitive prices across the area.
Mainstream high-street chains (Marks & Spencer, Next, Primark) on Southgate Shopping Centre and Stall Street; charity shops common throughout BA1 for bargains.
Local buses via First Bus (day ticket ~£5.50); train from Bristol Airport costs ~£17 return; local single journeys ~£2–2.50.
Buy a weekly bus pass (around £19) if staying longer than 3 days; supermarkets offer 'meal deals' (sandwich, drink, snack for £3.50) and own-brand products are significantly cheaper than branded goods; many Bath attractions have free entry (Abbey courtyard, riverside walks).
Buono da sapere — Bath
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
BathBath Police: 01225 532011, Bathurst Road Police Station: 01225 444444
💡 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 Henry Guest 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 →Girare intorno
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.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Henry Guest House?
Request a room on the second or third floor at the back of the building. These levels sit above street-level noise and the rear aspect overlooks the quiet courtyard gardens typical of Bath's Georgian terraces, giving better sleep and minimal foot traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Henry Guest House?
Avoid ground-floor rooms or those at the front facing Henry Street. The road is a narrow city-centre street with delivery vans, bin collections, and early morning traffic, so front-facing rooms here pick up substantial street clatter.
Is Henry Guest House noisy?
Henry Street is a busy through-route in Bath's centre, so front-facing rooms get traffic noise from around 7am until late evening. Nearby restaurants and pubs add evening pedestrian and occasional late-night chatter. The hotel has no lift, so footfall on the stairs may be audible on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Henry Guest House?
Rooms at the rear offer views over Bath's historic roofs and possibly the wooded slopes of the city centre, but there's no standout panorama — this is a central townhouse, not a hilltop hotel.
What are insider tips for staying at Henry Guest House?
Request a room on the second floor (no lift here, so fewer people pass your door) and ask if they can assign a rear-facing room at booking. Parking is not on site: use the Charlotte Street car park (a 5-minute walk) and ask the hotel about discounted parking permits in advance.
What time is check-in at Henry Guest House?
Check-in at Henry Guest House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Henry Guest House have Wi-Fi?
Free guest Wi-Fi throughout, approx. 20 Mbps download; no login required — just accept terms on the splash page.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Henry Guest House?
None (Bath does not levy a tourist tax as of 2026)
Where can I eat cheaply near Henry Guest House?
Meal deal from supermarket chains or sandwich shop around £3.50–5, or fish & chips around £6–8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Henry Guest House?
Local buses via First Bus (day ticket ~£5.50); train from Bristol Airport costs ~£17 return; local single journeys ~£2–2.50.
When is the best time to visit Bath?
May and September: warm but not hot, long daylight hours, fewer crowds than June–August, and the autumn colours start in late September.
Principali attrazioni a 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.