Independent hotel guide
The Queensberry Hotel
Food-focused couples, independent-hotel loyalists and Upper Town weekends.
- Upper mid-range
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At a glance
Quick facts
- Price band
- Upper mid-range
- Neighbourhood
- Russell Street and Upper Town
- Location
- Bath
Editorial take
Why consider The Queensberry Hotel?
The independently run hotel shares its Georgian townhouse setting with The Olive Tree, Bath’s Michelin-starred restaurant.
Best for
Food-focused couples, independent-hotel loyalists and Upper Town weekends.
Avoid if
you want an on-site spa, a level walk from the station or the predictable layout of a purpose-built hotel.
- Travelling solo
- Couple
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Independent ownership and a distinctive Georgian townhouse setting
- The Olive Tree restaurant is inside the hotel
- Upper Town position near the Circus and Assembly Rooms
Trade-offs
- The uphill position is less convenient with luggage from Bath Spa station
- Historic townhouse rooms vary, so the exact category and access route matter
Fit check
Who it suits — and who should skip it
Best for: Food-focused couples, independent-hotel loyalists and Upper Town weekends.
Skip it if: you want an on-site spa, a level walk from the station or the predictable layout of a purpose-built hotel.
Related reading:Bath hotel guide; Where to stay in Bath; Bath Christmas Market Hotels 2026.
Stay details
Rooms and spa
These are the room categories for which our current source set contains useful, comparable detail. They are not presented as a complete live inventory.
room
Bedrooms and suites
Individually styled accommodation within connected Georgian townhouses; confirm room size, level, outlook and bathroom directly.
Facilities in our source set
- The Olive Tree restaurant
The hotel’s destination restaurant; a room reservation does not remove the need to secure a suitable table.
On the ground
Location and access
The Queensberry Hotel is at 4–7 Russell Street, Bath, BA1 2QF. See our Bath hotel guide for the wider area context and other places to stay.
Russell Street is in Upper Town, uphill from Bath Spa station but close to the Circus, Assembly Rooms and Royal Crescent. Consider a taxi with luggage.
Before you book
Good to know
Policy notes
Restaurant opening, menus and room arrangements can change; verify both bookings directly.
Accessibility
BestUKHotels.com has not carried out an access survey. The connected historic buildings require an exact check of entrance steps, lifts, room floor, bathroom and restaurant route.
Quick answers
Questions travellers ask about The Queensberry Hotel
What is the main reason to choose The Queensberry Hotel?
The independently run hotel shares its Georgian townhouse setting with The Olive Tree, Bath’s Michelin-starred restaurant.
Who is The Queensberry Hotel best for?
Food-focused couples, independent-hotel loyalists and Upper Town weekends.
Where is The Queensberry Hotel?
The hotel is at 4–7 Russell Street, Bath, BA1 2QF. Russell Street is in Upper Town, uphill from Bath Spa station but close to the Circus, Assembly Rooms and Royal Crescent. Consider a taxi with luggage.
What should I check before booking The Queensberry Hotel?
Reserve The Olive Tree separately and ask about the exact room floor, stairs, bathroom and outlook before choosing a category.
Featured in our Bath guides
The Queensberry Hotel is shortlisted in these editorial guides, each written for a different trip.
Destination guide
Best hotels in Bath
Where to stay
Where to stay in Bath
Place guide
Bath Christmas Market Hotels 2026
Alternatives
Other hotels we have written up that may suit a different brief.
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
- Best for
- Special occasions, Georgian atmosphere, garden spa time and families booking the correct configuration.
- Trade-off
- Upper Town is uphill from the station and Abbey Quarter
The landmark-address Bath splurge, combining Royal Crescent character with secluded gardens and a proper pool-led spa.
Booking tipDo not assume every room faces the Crescent: compare the named outlook, room size, spa access and family arrangement.
No.15 by GuestHouse
- Best for
- A design-led romantic break, a Bath city stay or a treatment-focused spa visit.
- Trade-off
- The spa has no wet facilities and treatments are for over-18s
A design-led city stay with an on-site treatment spa—not a thermal or pool hotel.
Booking tipChoose the exact room category for size, lift access and bathroom layout, and pre-book spa treatments.
The Bird, Bath
- Best for
- Design-led couples, relaxed city breaks, drivers who reserve parking and travellers who prefer Bathwick to the busiest central streets.
- Trade-off
- Most principal attractions are across the river in the central core
The playful Bathwick choice: bold interiors, an in-house grill and parking within walking reach of the centre, without the formality of a grand spa hotel.
Booking tipAsk for the exact room size and outlook, reserve parking, and map the walk across the river to the sights you will visit most.
Editorial evidenceSources3 cited references supporting this page
Claims are paired with the publisher and access date used during editorial verification.
Open operating status, independent hotel identity, Georgian townhouse setting, address and Olive Tree restaurant
Upper-mid is an editorial relative price band, not a quoted live rate.
Destination-level recognition of The Queensberry and Olive Tree
Coordinates for BA1 2QF
OS postcode centroid for BA1 2QF
Map pin is the postcode centroid, not a surveyed entrance.
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