Bath, the beautiful UNESCO Heritage city in the south of England with its elegant Georgian crescents, Roman Baths, Gothic abbey and vibrant scene is always a popular place to visit.
Matching the elegance of the city is the stylish Queensberry Hotel. Sitting quietly at the top of town, on Russell Street, the Queensberry Hotel is a family-run hotel owned by Laurence and Helen Beere. After a long career in the hotel business, they bought The Queensberry Hotel in 2003 and set about putting their stamp on it and made it into a quirky, boutique hotel.
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The hotel is a combination of four cream-coloured Georgian terraced townhouses which were originally built for the 8th Marquess of Queensberry. There are subtle references around the hotel to the Queensberry Rules – a generally accepted code of rules in boxing endorsed by the 9th Marquess of Queensberry – from the boxing gloves in the bar to their version of the Queensberry Rules!
The Queensberry Hotel Rooms
Combining four townhouses into one hotel means that the layout is quite unusual. There are landings with sofas, sideboards, art work and mirrors to enchant you.
Light floods the upper landings from a roof light. The landings and stairs are carpeted in soft grey carpeting and the lighting is subdued, but bright enough in the evenings.
The rooms at the Queensberry Hotel
The Queensberry Hotel has 29 rooms spread throughout the hotel. Each room has been beautifully designed and appointed. There are six types of rooms at the Queensberry Hotel: Four Poster Suite, Junior Suite, Master Deluxe Suite, Superior, Deluxe Suite, Classic and Club rooms.
They all feature a Harrison Spinks luxury bed, flat-screen TVs, DAB digital radio, comfortable seating areas, hairdryer, cosy white dressing gowns and en-suites with Bath House Toiletries.
Each room is exquisitely designed with toning colours, luxurious soft furnishings, accessories and lighting.
Details from other rooms:
My Junior Suite
Sometimes when you look at a hotel website, a room catches your eye, and you hope that it will be the one you stay in. I saw a gorgeous green room with a huge tufted crane painting over the fireplace and fell in love with it.
I was delighted when I opened the door to my favourite room, and it was even better than the photos!
King Sized Bed
With a green velvet headboard, toning cushions and crisp white linen, the king-sized bed was very comfortable, and firm, but not too firm. Next to the bed is the DAB radio which was playing classical music when I arrived. It was easy to connect with my iPhone to play my own music.
Seating
There are three seating areas in the room. In front of the television, is a lovely velvet sofa and an armchair. In the corner is a comfy seat with a light, perfect for reading the papers or maybe one of the books on the mantlepiece.
Next to the wardrobe is a dressing table with a large circular mirror. The lighting from the windows is great for applying your make-up or drying your hair.
Lighting
The right lighting in a room is crucial. With a range of lighting options, from the fabulous bubble ceiling light to the eccentric hare and crane side lights, the lighting is subtle and beautiful.
Details, details it is all in the details
Details, it’s all in the small touches that elevate a room from a hotel room into a luxury boutique experience.
The quirkiness of the hotel is reflected in the decorations and accessories around the room. From the birdcage and cat bookends on the mantlepiece, the wallpaper of tufted cranes matching the painting over the fireplace to the gold table shaped like waterlily leaves, every detail is perfect. The thought behind each item that has gone into the rooms is amazing.
Bathroom
The soft green tiled bathroom features double sinks with round mirrors above. The luxurious deep bath is freestanding and fills quickly, add some Bath House Dead Sea bath salts and relax!
There is a fixed shower with a large head above the bath as well as a hand-held one.
Extras
There isn’t a coffee maker or kettle in the room, but a tray with tea and coffee can be provided for an additional charge. You can, however, enjoy complimentary Canton Tea and Nespresso coffee throughout the hotel.
Inside The Queensberry Hotel
From when you first walk into the hotel, you will be surrounded by the quiet elegance of the rooms.
The Lounges
The Front Lounge
On arrival, I was shown into the relaxing lounge. In toning hues of yellow and blue with gold and black accents, the lounge is a pleasant and comfortable place to sit, have a coffee or tea from the complimentary machines or just read a paper.
The Rear Lounge
Next to the Old Q Bar is a cosy lounge with high-backed green velvet sofas by the fire to sink into. There are also easy chairs and armchairs, all in toning shades of olive green. The windows look out onto the gardens.
During the day, the lounge is light and airy and as the night descends, the room wraps itself around you as you sit and enjoy your evening.
The Old Q Bar
The Old Q Bar is painted in an elegant soft blue, with a range of relaxed seating. Take a seat at the bar and order your favourite drink, a cocktail or have the barman mix you up something new from the well-stocked bar. I would highly recommend trying Rich’s Cider Liqueur made locally in Somerset.
Look out for the nods to the boxing around the bar, with the boxing gloves, sketches of a boxing ring and punch bag and of course the list of the Queensberry Rules.
Have your drink in the bar or take it through to the lounge to savour.
When does the Old Q Bar close? When you are ready to leave!
Garden
Open the door out into the verdant patio to the rear of the hotel and you step into a haven of peace. The noise of the City of Bath disappears and tranquillity descends. With several garden rooms with comfortable wicker seating perfect to enjoy a drink and hopefully sit in the sun or the dappled shade
The Olive Tree Restaurant at The Queensberry Hotel
The Olive Tree Restaurant has the privilege of being the only Michelin-starred restaurant in Bath. Executive Head Chef, Chris Cleghorn has been with the restaurant since 2013. He was awarded 3 AA rosettes and in October 2018 he was awarded his first Michelin star.
Chris creates innovative, interesting menus using only the best seasonal ingredients, mostly sourced locally or, like the bread, baked on-site. His menus change every 3 months with the seasons.
His team are all young and enthusiastic. To give them confidence, the apprentices are also the servers. They explain the dishes and answer any questions about them.
You don’t have to be staying at The Queensberry Hotel to eat at the restaurant, but having an amazing meal followed by a luxury stay is the perfect way to spend an evening in Bath. There is a weekday offer that you can take advantage of if you want to dine and stay.
Dinner
Dressing up for dinner is always a pleasure. Even though I was staying within the hotel, I relished popping on my green velvet dress and felt quite “Bridgerton”, though I did match my room a bit too much!
There are two tasting menus with six or nine courses. These can be perfectly paired with wines selected by Restaurant Manager, Aisling Bury.
The menus are presented in an elegant soft olive-green folder. The list of the nine options is split into three starters, three mains and three puddings. If you opt for the six-course tasting menu, choose 2 dishes from each course. There are separate menus for pescetarian, vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free diners.
I chose the six-course Pescetarian Menu with the wine pairing and it didn’t disappoint.
My amuse bouche was a charred aubergine taco with cream and chilli, plated on a bowl of raw corn. The taco was very crisp and moreish.
The first of my two starters was delicate Chalk Stream Trout, with creamy wasabi, purple radish micro green set off by fresh Granny Smith apple sorbet.
This was followed by smoked caviar from Polish sturgeon, crunchy hazelnuts, slivers of Jerusalem Artichoke topped with a Jerusalem Artichoke cream, chives and a subtle hint of maple syrup.
Presented on a bed of rye kernels, the beautiful nutty rye bread was baked in-house and had a hint of treacle to the taste.
My main courses began with succulent Isle of Skye Langoustine with fermented orange and red carrot rounds on a puddle of lovage with a langoustine foam with a hint of vanilla. A dish, I savoured and didn’t want to finish.
My second main course was creamy Sharpham Farm Spelt topped with chopped herbs and nettle and a generous grating of black truffle. It was surprisingly light but filling.
I do love chocolate and my Islands Chocolate was perfect. A crisp disc of dark chocolate with a soft inner almost mousse, topped with a soft chocolate cream. Served in a white deep-sided marbled bowl with a river of fresh green Manni olive oil and Pedro Ximenez sherry to top it off, it was simply divine.
On a round glass dish like a sunburst, a slice of tender young pineapple topped with a perfect tonka bean parfait decorated with fennel fronds and a pipette of Bonini Modena balsamic vinegar to finish it off. A combination that shouldn’t work, but is oh, so good!
Just when I thought it was over, out came coffee with a cocoa shell on top of a bed of coffee beans with a chocolate in the shape of a pair of shiny red lips.
The Wine Pairings
It goes without saying, that phenomenal food needs to be complemented with awesome wines. The wine pairings were perfect.
With one glass of each, I tasted WeingutWinter Riesling, a pop of Champagne Collet, a Côtes du Jura, Baglio Antico, some Graham’s Tawny Port and my favourite, Fuleky Tokaji Aszu.
The Olive Tree Restaurant takes bookings for dinner at 15-minute intervals from 6.45 pm to 8.30 pm.
Breakfast
Start your day off with breakfast in the restaurant. The menu has a choice of cooked or continental breakfasts including The Olive Tree Vegetarian Full Breakfast. I opted for a delicious Eggs Benedict with some freshly squeezed orange juice and fresh coffee.
Breakfast is available from 7.30 until 10.00 am from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays and Bank Holidays 8 to 10.30 am on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Booking your table in advance is highly recommended.
Lunch
On Saturday and Sunday, there is a two or three-course menu available. Bookings are at 15-minute intervals from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm.
What to do in Bath near the Queensberry Hotel
The Queensberry Hotel is within walking distance of many of the best attractions in Bath.
You could start off with a tour of the Roman Baths with an audio guide. Cross the courtyard and take in Bath Abbey with a guided tour of the Tower. If you want to see most of the visitors’ hotspots, take a Bath walking tour with a local guide. If you are a Bridgerton fan, you can even take a tour of the series locations with music! Take an indulgent trip to the Thermae Spa’s naturally warm mineral-rich waters, and enjoy the rooftop pool.
Getting to Queensberry Hotel in Bath
Arriving at the Queensberry Hotel by Car
As there are many routes into Bath, it is easiest to follow your satnav to BA1 2QF.
Valet parking is available from noon on your day of arrival until noon on your day of departure.
On arrival, double-park out the front with your hazards on. There is no need to book this in advance, you will be helped with your bags while your car is parked for you a few minutes walk away.
Valet Parking: £25 per day (or £18 per day if your room is booked directly with the hotel).
Arriving at The Queensberry Hotel by Train
The nearest train station to the Queensberry Hotel is Bath Spa. If you are travelling from London, the train from Paddington Station takes around an hour and twenty minutes.
From the station, the easiest way to get from the station to the hotel is to take a 5 to 10-minute taxi ride.
However, if you don’t have much luggage, it is a pleasant 15-minute walk through the streets of Bath to the hotel.
The Queensberry Hotel, Bath – Essential Information
Check-in: from 3.30 pm (though you can leave your car from midday)
Check-out: by 11.30 am
Address: The Queensberry Hotel, Russell Street, Bath, BA1 2QF
Website: https://www.thequeensberry.co.uk/
Disclosure: I was hosted by The Queensberry Hotel, Bath, however, all views, opinions and photos are my own and remain the copyright of The Silver Nomad.
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This looks like a great hotel to get you in the spirit of Bath!
It is the perfect hotel in Bath
Thanks for the info. When im in the area I will look into staying here. It is a beautiful hotel
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
The food at The Olive Tree restaurant looks amazing! Thanks for sharing.
I highly recommend it. The food was amazing, the wines superb and the service excelleng!