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Apex City Of Bath Hotel
A modern central Bath hotel with deep soaking tubs, quiet double-paned rooms, and easy walks to the Abbey.
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86
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Apex City of Bath Hotel is a modern central property located within a quick walk of the railway station and Bath Abbey. Rooms are well appointed with comfortable super king-size beds, 49-inch televisions, and deep soaking tubs with walk-in showers. The main downsides are balconies that offer very little privacy from adjacent rooms and views that sometimes face straight into the college across the street. 2216111
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What travelers noticed
- Heavy blackout curtains and double-paned glass reliably keep out nightlife noise from the high street for a quiet night of sleep. 1376
- En suite bathrooms earn consistent praise for their deep baths, walk-in showers, and complimentary Elemis toiletries. 112213
- The breakfast service offers a broad spread, including cooked-to-order hot items alongside fruit, yoghurt, pastries, and bagels. 712
- The central setting puts guests within a five-minute walk of historic attractions such as Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths. 181215
The catch
- While several guests praise views across Georgian rooftops and city streets, others note their room looks out only onto the college across the street. 612
- Balconies are appreciated for relaxed open-air dinners, yet guests point out that thin planting partitions offer little privacy from neighbouring rooms. 18
Who it's for
- — Sightseers wanting a short walk to the Roman Baths and Abbey
- — Families looking for spacious rooms and accommodating dining
- — Rail travellers arriving at Bath Spa station
Skip it if
- — Guests expecting complete balcony privacy from neighbours
- — Travellers seeking historic Georgian interior character
Ways to book
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$166est. per night
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$173est. per night
Direct rate · King Guest Room
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RoomExpert rate estimate
$173est. per night
Estimated range: $145–$211
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Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
91read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The bathroom is almost hidden from view, positioned directly across from the entrance. Once inside you are greeted with an exquisite design, brightly lit and featuring a sleek dark yellow effect running parallel to the mirror above the sink.” 8
- “I would highly recommend staying in one of the suites if you are in the Bath area, you won't be disappointed!” 8
Location
95read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “Instead, it has the things that actually made our city break with a child easier: a brilliant location, spacious room, a bath, plenty within walking distance and a genuinely fun swimming pool.” 18
- “Located in the heart of Bath with easy access to the historic attractions and great shopping, the Apex City of Bath is a fun, family-friendly hotel perfect for a weekend break in the UK - we had such a wonderful stay.” 12
Room
90read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The room itself was a dream, I have been to many hotel rooms but very few have matched the size of the Apex City Of Bath Suite, you could comfortably live here for weeks.” 8
- “The location was brilliant, the Premier Room felt properly spacious, the balcony was worth paying extra for and all the little touches - particularly for my daughter's birthday - made it feel special.” 18
Service
88read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “My first experience with the Apex City Of Bath Hotel could not have gone any better, beautifully decorated, incredibly spacious room, delicious food (that burger and brownie!) and attentive and helpful staff.” 8
- “However, shortly after the call, there was an unexpected knock at the door and the girl from the front desk had thoughtfully brought upstairs a specially made gluten-free brownie and strawberries as a surprise!” 8
Bed & Sleep
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Where it is, how to reach it
James Street West
Somerset
BA1 2DA Europe
Details checked 2026-08-31
Where it sits
Apex City Of Bath Hotel and the 2 other hotels we cover in Bath. Hover a marker for the hotel; click to open it.
What’s nearby
Landmarks and transport around Apex City Of Bath Hotel. Distances are straight-line, so walking times are approximate.
- Herschel Museum of Astronomy — 2 min walk · 0.2 km
- Queen Square — 3 min walk · 0.2 km
- The Roman Baths — 5 min walk · 0.4 km
- The Assembly Rooms — 7 min walk · 0.6 km
- No.1 Royal Crescent Museum — 7 min walk · 0.6 km
- Parade Gardens — 8 min walk · 0.6 km
- Royal Victoria Park — 9 min walk · 0.7 km
- Bath Spa — 9 min walk · 0.7 km
- Bristol International AirportBRS — 24 min drive · 23.6 km
Stay value
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Right in line
On par with what $ usually buys
Scores 2 points below the modest median of 88, across 342 hotels in the same bracket.
Price bracket
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Modest
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 90
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Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
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- 3 mentions
- 1 mention
Avoid
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
Value
54
Noise
52
Service
42
Room
39
Food
31
Bathroom
10
Bed & Sleep
9
Location
9
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Bathroom9 mentions
- “Enjoy light-filled modern space with luxurious amenities in the Superior Rooms, which feature a comfy super king-size bed, 49 inch TV, and stylish en suite bathroom equipped with a deep bath and walk-in waterfall shower.” 22
- “In the dark-grey-tiled bathroom, there's a deep bath and a walk-in waterfall shower with easy-to-use controls.” 7
- “Modern décor is merged with technology - including a 49'' TV with Sky Sports and Sky Movies, and a walk-in spacious shower, bath and Elemis toiletries.” 13
- “Neatly placed next to the sink is an assortment of high quality and complimentary cleansing products, just above and to the right is a useful small cupboard to store your personal items.” 8
- “The bathroom is almost hidden from view, positioned directly across from the entrance. Once inside you are greeted with an exquisite design, brightly lit and featuring a sleek dark yellow effect running parallel to the mirror above the sink.” 8
- “I would highly recommend staying in one of the suites if you are in the Bath area, you won't be disappointed!” 8
- “We found another 'Oliver' rubber duck perched on the bath and I loved the fact that Apex supply Elemis toiletries which are one of my favourites.” 12
- “The shower is spacious with the option to keep the shower head fixed or used by hand (something of a pet peeve of mine, many hotels insist on installing showers in which the head is permanently positioned above your head. Not ideal if you are looking for a totally refreshing clean, unless you attempt some acrobatics!).” 8
- “The stylish en-suite bathroom had a lovely walk-in rainfall shower, bath and a heated bathroom mirror helping keep it free from steam.” 12
Food14 mentions
- “From the children's menu the girls selected the chocolate brownie sundae. This was our first Apex breakfast and it didn't disappoint. Breakfast was of a very high standard with a range of options on offer from hot cooked breakfast options to small pastries, yogurts, fruit and cereals.” 12
- “Beetroot risotto was perfectly al dente, and flatiron steak was tender, with crispy onion rings on the side. For dessert, vanilla and gingerbread creamy cheesecake was creamily good, and the tarte Tatin had perfectly flaky pastry.” 7
- “Boy was it worth the (very short!) wait! I consider myself somewhat of a burger connoisseur and the Apex burger provided a standout performance, I would happily visit again just for this meal!” 8
- “Bright and contemporary, the restaurant area features eye-catching orange pendant shades, orange banquettes and cool blue dining chairs.” 7
- “I did not pay extra for meals but due to an incident of getting stuck in the elevator for 30 minutes upon my arrival I was given meal vouchers for my entire stay. Food was very good.” 6
- “Breakfast is served downstairs in a large dining room; a huge selection of continental and traditionally English food was served. You name it, they do it.” 13
- “The breakfast buffet is extensive and has everything you would expect.” 6
- “Our room included breakfast which included a continental menu, as well asa la carte including delicious pancakes, avocado on toast, and our favourite the Great British Breakfast!” 1
- “The Orange Artichoke is the hotel's spacious restaurant, which serves high-quality food but it lacks the atmosphere of other restaurants in the area.” 11
- “But I did get photos of our dinner that we had on our last night in the hotel. We had ordered the Scallops and Smoked Bacon and the Salt and Pepper Calamari for our starters which was delicious.” 15
- “At breakfast, there's a cooked-to-order menu, as well as a help-yourself array of fruit, yoghurt, bread, bagels, croissants and pains au chocolat, as well as cereals. A nice touch was the jam selection on each table.” 7
- “ell presented and a joy to eat, made even better with the extra luxury of dining in the room. Top marks for the food!” 8
- “Although we felt that the children's menu was slightly limited in choice, when the girls asked for fish and chips - which was not on the menu it was no trouble for the restaurant, and their meals were excellent.” 12
- “The restaurant was bright and modern with the stylish lighting of the room complementing the contemporary style of the hotel.” 12
Service9 mentions
- “My first experience with the Apex City Of Bath Hotel could not have gone any better, beautifully decorated, incredibly spacious room, delicious food (that burger and brownie!) and attentive and helpful staff.” 8
- “All the staff we met in the restaurant and on reception were warm and friendly, helpful and efficient: answering questions, giving directions and explaining menu options.” 7
- “The waiter who served us was friendly and efficient with my meal arriving in record time.” 8
- “The staff are helpful and efficient.” 6
- “he service was a little slow.” 12
- “The level of service received during our stay was exceptional and this high level of customer service is a credit to the hotel management because it really does make a difference during your stay.” 12
- “Lorna and I arrived at the Apex Hotel a little earlier than the recommended check in time of 2:30pm (by around 35 minutes), but this was not a problem, greeted with genuine smiles and happy faces at the front desk.” 8
- “The staff are a credit to the Apex hotel chain and made us feel so welcome, chatting to the girls about their soft toys that come with us on each trip we make.” 12
- “However, shortly after the call, there was an unexpected knock at the door and the girl from the front desk had thoughtfully brought upstairs a specially made gluten-free brownie and strawberries as a surprise!” 8
Location7 mentions
- “The location is good. It's central to everything that you will want to see.” 16
- “Hi Frances1, just stayed at Apex City of Bath Hotel in December. Great central location, walking distance to Bath Spa rail station, and has a pool/sauna/jacuzzi available at no extra cost.” 24
- “Located in the heart of Bath with easy access to the historic attractions and great shopping, the Apex City of Bath is a fun, family-friendly hotel perfect for a weekend break in the UK - we had such a wonderful stay.” 12
- “The location is not too far from the railway and bus stations, fairly close to the Roman Baths.” 6
- “Instead, it has the things that actually made our city break with a child easier: a brilliant location, spacious room, a bath, plenty within walking distance and a genuinely fun swimming pool.” 18
- “Plenty of free parking on site. We also stayed at the Henry great place and on!y maybe three to four blocks from the baths and near food restaurants, all in all good location.” 24
- “It seems very modern and nice. It is a quick walk to the main sites - we walked from the pub across the street to the Abbey in about 5 minutes last night.” 16
Value7 mentions
- “I've stayed at No 15 by Guesthouse before but it is pricey.” 2
- “No 15 by Guesthouse is really lovely & central, a bit pricey though” 2
- “Add the huge room, birthday touches and a location that meant we didn't need taxis or public transport once we'd arrived, and the price made considerably more sense.” 18
- “Prices are what you would expect at a 4-star hotel for evening meals, however children under 12 eat free when dining with an adult, which I thought was good value.” 12
- “For our Bath trip we booked through Hotels.com to stay at Apex City of Bath Hotel, and we were lucky enough to get a good deal for 3 night stay with breakfast included.” 15
- “Rooms at both hotels were a good size, quiet and comfortable. Thought both a good price and would stay at them again.” 6
- “It's expensive enough that I'd shop around for the best rate, and I'd definitely consider whether you actually need the balcony upgrade. For our particular trip, though, it was completely worth it.” 18
Bed & Sleep4 mentions
- “Were the beds as comfortable as they looked? Yep! We all had a great night's sleep and we were refreshed and ready to explore Bath for a second day.” 12
- “The bed was huge with a top-notch duvet, comfortable pillows and a robe for lounging around in.” 13
- “The pillows and cushions adorning the bed are particularly weighty, obtaining an elevated sleeping position will be no problem with these additional headrests.” 8
- “The super king-size bed is high off the ground, with all-white linen and ample pillows, and that excellent combination of a firm supportive mattress and a soft mattress topper.” 7
Noise5 mentions
- “Opening the door, the floor-to-ceiling window gave a great view of the nightlife in Bath with revellers spilling in and out of local pubs on the high street. Despite this, there wasn't a noise from the outside keeping up the calm and tranquil appearance of the hotel.” 13
- “We stayed at a place called bath townhouse, above a pub and cafe. Central, don't think it has parking but there's public parking. Like many central hotels it can be a bit noisy if you get a front facing room so ask for away from the street.” 2
- “The heavy curtains produce the blackout conditions conducive to good sleep and the room's soundproofing is, well, sound.” 7
- “Room 220 faces the street but you hear nothing due to the double panned glass.” 6
- “The elevator ride was fast and within a short walking distance we were at the entrance to our room.” 8
Room18 mentions
- “The soft carpeted floor features a very modern pattern which draws your eyes to its swirls and curves, adding a nice finishing touch to the decor.” 8
- “The room itself was a dream, I have been to many hotel rooms but very few have matched the size of the Apex City Of Bath Suite, you could comfortably live here for weeks.” 8
- “The location was brilliant, the Premier Room felt properly spacious, the balcony was worth paying extra for and all the little touches - particularly for my daughter's birthday - made it feel special.” 18
- “The hotel features 177 modern bedrooms, including family and double rooms, some of which feature balconies and spectacular city views. We stayed in a family room which was very are spacious and comfortable, featuring walk-in showers, and baths.” 1
- “We also loved the wall hung 3D photographs of Bath that catch your eye as you enter the room. We've previously stayed in some city centre hotels where all four of us can barely fit into the room not including our luggage and we don't tend to travel light, so it was great to have so much space.” 12
- “The decor is pleasing, if not memorable.” 6
- “The Superior room was large and light with floor-to-ceiling windows, decorated in muted tones of dark grey, mustard and pale sage green, with original black and white framed photographs of architectural details of Bath.” 7
- “The decor is pleasing, if not memorable. There isn't a view to speak of--just the college across the street.” 6
- “The hotel rooms are all air-conditioned and have comfortable king-size beds, a work desk, a large 124cm (49") flatscreen television, a fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, ironing facilities and en suite bathrooms with a walk-in shower and Elemis toiletries.” 11
- “The room itself was huge, with a queen-sized bed and loads of space around it. The larger bed did absolutely nothing to prevent my daughter sleeping diagonally across me, obviously, but at least I had slightly more territory to lose.” 18
- “Opening the door, the floor-to-ceiling window gave a great view of the nightlife in Bath with revellers spilling in and out of local pubs on the high street.” 13
- “For that alone, I'd pay for the balcony again. It gave us a lovely view across Bath and made staying in the room for the evening feel like part of the trip rather than us simply giving up for the day.” 18
- “From our room we had views across the city. Bath is such a beautiful city that even a standard city view is special. We liked peering across the rooftops of the beautiful Georgian buildings.” 12
- “Our hotel room was a cute spot for some indoor photoshoots - like I mentioned before I had over packed for our 3 night trip and I just didn't want to waste any of my outfit ideas so I just spent some time dressing up and doing a shoot!” 15
- “Secondly, the balconies aren't particularly private. Ours was separated from the neighbouring balcony by little more than some planting, so if both rooms had been outside at the same time we'd essentially have been enjoying one large communal balcony together.” 18
- “Further inside the room, you cannot help but notice the huge double bed, which is not only quite high, but also incredibly soft.” 8
- “By the window is a comfy armchair with a cushion, with a more business-like seat at the desk-cum-dressing-table.” 7
- “Additionally, towards the corner of the room (by the screen) is a beautifully designed sitting chair adding a pop of green to the room.” 8
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- 18Apex City of Bath Hotel With Kids: Our Honest Reviewthedailystruggle.co.ukReview site2026-08-17Current11 quotes used
“Then there was the balcony. Instead of going back out for dinner, we ordered pizza, sat overlooking Bath and effectively got the nice-view restaurant experience without having to put shoes back on.”
Read originalthedailystruggle.co.uk - 21バース｜Apex City of Bath Hotel の宿泊レビュー | テムズの畔でlifebythethames.comReview site2025-06-19RecentRead originallifebythethames.com
- 23Apex City of Bath Hotel 4* | WEBSITE | Bath | Somerset ...apexcityofbath.uk-hotel.infoReview site2025-04-21RecentRead originalapexcityofbath.uk-hotel.info
- 1Apex City of Bath Hotel Family Staycation | Reviewkensingtonmums.co.ukReview site2024-02-16Ageing3 quotes used
“The hotel features 177 modern bedrooms, including family and double rooms, some of which feature balconies and spectacular city views. We stayed in a family room which was very are spacious and comfortable, featuring wal…”
Read originalkensingtonmums.co.uk - 7Apex City of Bath review: experience the best of Baththeweek.comReview site2023-06-13Ageing12 quotes used
“The heavy curtains produce the blackout conditions conducive to good sleep and the room's soundproofing is, well, sound.”
Read originaltheweek.com - 153 Days in Bath: Apex City of Bath Hotel Reviewantoniaconduah.comReview site2020-04-18Ageing4 quotes used
“We chose this hotel because it looks really nice on the website plus it's near all the locations we wanted to visit; The Roman Baths, Bath Abbey and Thermae Bath Spa. We didn't have to walk too far to get to these places…”
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