Bath Luxury Hotels & Destination
Bath, England
Luxury hotel guests know Bath to be one of the most astounding beautiful and elegant vacation destinations on earth. There is something almost magical about the upscale nature of Bath, where the streets are lined with high-end boutiques, the neighborhoods tower with established manors, and where the cuisine is some of the most sophisticated in Britain. Southern England is filled with lovely sights, interesting museums and world-famous attractions, and Bath is the perfect place for luxury hotel guests to base themselves in order to see all these great sights. Bath is only a short trip from London, so luxury hotel guests who only have a few days can still have that Bath vacation they have always dreamed of. For centuries, Bath has been a luxury hotel destination: from the Romans, who luxuriated in the hot springs, to Queen Anne, who used it as one of her favorite vacation spots. Luxury hotel guests will find the same sort of elegance and luxury in the Bath of today.
Bath Districts
The city of Bath is vast enough that there is guaranteed to be a district just perfect for every taste of luxury hotel guest. From the thumping, lively city centre to quiet and upscale Williamstown, the luxury hotel guest will find a neighborhood that suits their personality and predilections. For longer Bath luxury hotel vacations, touring several of the various districts is a great way to get a feel for the city. The City Centre is one cannot miss district, with its towering skyscrapers and historic core. Fitzroy, on the other hand, is decidedly bohemian and full of trendy places for luxury hotel guests to shop and dine. South Bath has more popular shopping, along Clarendon Street, as well as the famous South Bath Market, a great place for luxury hotel guests to score bargains and mingle with the locals. More high-end districts, with shopping and dining to match, include South Yarra, Prahran, and Williamstown. To experience the cultural diversity of Bath, luxury hotel guests should visit the Carlton district, which is the home to the extensive Italian community in Bath. Richmond is another decidedly multicultural district with its large Vietnamese population. This is a great district for luxury hotel guests who have a taste for authentic Vietnamese food.
The Roman Baths
Of all the sights in Bath, the Roman Baths should be the first stop of all luxury hotel guests. The Roman Baths put Bath on the map, so to speak. These ancient ruins were first discovered in 1880, and have been restored to a pristine condition. Luxury hotel guests who tour these ruins today will see it much as the ancient Romans did, thanks to painstaking archaeological efforts. Like in Roman times, these hot springs still produce more than a million liters of 115 degree water per day, so it will be easy for luxury hotel guests to immerse themselves into the past. On a tour of the Roman Baths, bed and breakfast visitors will be shown the changing rooms and saunas, the heated rooms and plunge pools, the sacred spring, and many more parts of this intricate and extensive system. Luxury hotel guests will also find that the tour includes lengthy explanations of everything from the sophisticated engineering of the baths to the ingenious central heating system. After the tour, luxury hotel guests will enjoy retreating to the Pump Room, a neo-classical salon that offers the hot mineral Spa waters for drinking. The restaurant inside the Pump Room is also popular with luxury hotel guests, and live music often accompanies the meals.
Bath Architecture and Sights
The varying styles of architecture are part of what makes Bath such a unique luxury hotel vacation destination. From the Gothic to the 18th century, the opulent and beautiful designs of Bath houses and buildings speak to the wealth and elegance of this small town. The Royal Crescent is perhaps the most iconic image of Bath, and luxury hotel guests will enjoy visiting this street, which is considered the most grand in all of Britain. Thirty limestone townhouses make up this sweeping street, which includes the Royal Crescent Hotel, an elegant place for luxury hotel guests to stop for high tea. The Circus is close to the Royal Crescent and is another wonderful stop for luxury hotel guests who are interested in Bath architecture: designed by famous architect John Wood, the Elder, this series of townhouses reflect the ancient Colosseum of Rome. Another great place for bed and breakfast visitors to absorb the varied and intriguing architectural styles of Bath is to visit the Bath Abbey, which was founded in 1499. The abbey courtyard is home to the Roman Baths, so it would be hard to miss this sight. However, it is worth a thorough study by itself, with its towering Gothic architecture. As a bonus for Bath luxury hotel guests, the basement of the Bath Abbey is home to the Heritage Vaults Museum, which has displays and exhibits that relate to the past of the abbey.
Bath Museums
Luxury hotel guests who are museum lovers will find that the cultural and artistic offerings in Bath belie the small size of the town. Luxury hotel guests may even discover that it is worth traveling in from London just to patronize these interesting places. A great place to start a Bath luxury hotel vacation is at the fascinating Building of Bath Museum, which exhibits and showcases the discovery and settlement of Bath. The Museum of Costume should also be one of the first museum stops for luxury hotel guests: this museum is famous for its extensive collection of fashion and apparel from all eras of the past. Another wonderful museum in Bath is the Jane Austen Center, which showcases the life and writing of the most famous resident of Bath. Bath is depicted in several of her novels, and the influence of the elegant city certainly shows up in all of them. Luxury hotel guests will find that the Jane Austen Center explores this relationship. American luxury hotel guests who are homesick or just curious about the European and American relationship should visit the American Museum, which is the only museum devoted to Americana in England. 17th to 19th Century American life is explored, and Civil War reenactments are often part of the show. For luxury hotel guests who are art lovers, the Victoria Art Gallery is renowned as having one of the finest small collections in England. Highlights include a Matisse exhibition that luxury hotel guests will not want to miss.
Bath Shopping
Luxury hotel guests who love to shop will find a variety of stores in which to buy something special. Bath has one the highest number of independently owned stores in all of England, so uniqueness and individuality is always part of the Bath shopping scene. For luxury hotel guests who are interested in high-end shopping, excellent boutique shops can be found in the upper part of the city, in the more wealthy residential neighborhoods. These high-end establishments can be found by luxury hotel guests around George Street. Walcot Street is another great destination for luxury hotel guests who are interested in high-end shopping. For general shopping with a nice variety of stores, Union Street is the main pedestrian thoroughfare in Bath and has everything from chocolate shops to antique shops. Pulteney Bridge is another great shopping area for luxury hotel guests: this Bath landmark also has the distinction of being one of only four bridges in the world that have shops spanning both sides. Everything from antique maps to t-shirts can be bought at this unique spot.
Day Trips from Bath
Bath is a wonderful place for luxury hotel guests to situate themselves in order to see the sights of Southwest England. Luxury hotel concierges will be able to help luxury hotel guests find transportation to and from the city, but in general, getting around the various spots in England is usually easy. Whether it is your first luxury hotel vacation to Bath or your tenth, visiting Stonehenge is always enlightening. A provided audio guide takes about thirty minutes, but luxury hotel guests can spend more time enjoying the trails and walks that surround Stonehenge. The bustling city of Bristol is another great daytrip for Bath luxury hotel guests: this historic port city is dominated by the powerful Bristol Cathedral. For a smaller, more village-like experience, luxury hotel guests can visit Wells, which is a small village that is centered on a beautiful cathedral and is the smallest city in England. Bath luxury hotel guests will also enjoy visiting Bradford-On-Avon, which is considered one of the most charming and beautiful cities in England. Wherever Bath luxury hotel guests choose to detour, they will always be glad to return to elegant and luxurious Bath, which is always sophisticated, always friendly, and a perfect relaxing vacation. Luxury hotel guests have made pilgrimages to Bath for thousands of years: find out why by booking your Bath luxury hotel vacation today!
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