Occupying a Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse in central Bath, Hotel Indigo celebrates the city's Roman and Georgian heritage through its design. The restaurant focuses on locally sourced ingredients from Somerset and Wiltshire. Walking distance to the Roman Baths, Royal Crescent, and train station.
Hotel Indigo Bath occupies a Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse on South Parade in central Bath, England, a short walk from the Roman Baths, Pump Room, and Bath Abbey at the heart of the city's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Georgian streetscape. The IHG lifestyle brand has approached the Bath property with a design narrative rooted in the city's Roman and Georgian past, incorporating mosaic tile details, Bath stone textures, and archaeological motifs throughout the lobby, corridors, and bedrooms. The hotel's 166 rooms range from compact categories in the historic main building to larger Indulge rooms with city views, all reflecting the neighbourhood story of a city that has drawn visitors to its thermal waters since Roman occupation. The on-site restaurant and bar focus on Somerset and Wiltshire produce, with a seasonal menu reflecting what is available from local farms, dairies, and fisheries. Breakfast is a particular strength of the property, with a full cooked option alongside continental alternatives. The hotel has no pool or in-house spa but provides a compact fitness suite, and the Thermae Bath Spa — Bath's extraordinary modern thermal bathing complex built over the original Roman spring — is approximately a ten-minute walk through the city centre. Bath Spa railway station, with direct GWR services to London Paddington in approximately 90 minutes and to Bristol Temple Meads in 12 minutes, is a twelve-minute walk. The hotel's South Parade location provides straightforward walking access to the Royal Crescent, The Circus, Pulteney Bridge, and the Jane Austen Centre, all reachable within fifteen minutes on foot.
Location
51.3799, -2.3572 View on map
Highlights
- Georgian architecture
- Local heritage design theme
- Restaurant with local produce
- Central location
- Bath city views
Tips for visiting
- Corner rooms have superior city views and are worth a modest premium; request one when making a reservation.
- Join IHG Rewards Club (free online) before staying to earn points and access potential upgrade benefits at check-in.
- The Thermae Bath Spa is approximately ten minutes' walk; book the outdoor rooftop pool session well in advance as it fills quickly.
- Bath's Royal Crescent and The Circus are a fifteen-minute walk northwest through the Georgian streets.
- Bath Spa station has direct GWR trains to London Paddington in approximately 90 minutes; advance bookings online typically offer lower fares.
Accessibility
Hotel Indigo Bath has lift access to all floors within the main building and a small number of accessible rooms with adapted bathrooms and wider doorways. The Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse has some structural limitations in older sections. Guests with specific mobility requirements are advised to contact the hotel before booking to confirm suitability of available accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the design theme at Hotel Indigo Bath?
The hotel draws its design inspiration from Bath's Roman history and Georgian heritage. Mosaic tile details, Bath stone textures, and Georgian architectural motifs feature throughout the property, reflecting the city's origins as a Roman spa town and its later reinvention as a Georgian pleasure resort during the eighteenth century.
Is there a spa at Hotel Indigo Bath?
The hotel does not have an in-house spa. The nearest facility is Thermae Bath Spa, approximately ten minutes on foot, which offers bathing in the city's natural thermal waters and an outdoor rooftop pool with views over Georgian Bath.
How close is the hotel to the Roman Baths?
The Roman Baths are approximately ten minutes on foot from the hotel, passing through the city centre near Bath Abbey and the Pump Room. The hotel's central South Parade location makes all of Bath's main heritage sites accessible on foot.
Does Hotel Indigo Bath have parking?
The hotel does not have its own car park. Bath's park-and-ride services from Newbridge, Lansdown, and other sites on the city outskirts are strongly recommended; city-centre parking in Bath is limited and expensive.