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The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

A Georgian hotel and spa at the heart of Bath's Royal Crescent, with a walled Wedding Garden and exclusive use of the whole house

Venue highlights
£165Starting fromper guest
Up to 120Guestsseated for dinner
45Bedroomson site
24 kmNearest airportin a straight line, Bristol. The venue states about 40 minutes by car
About The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is a Georgian hotel at 16 Royal Crescent in Bath, with a secluded Wedding Garden, licensed ceremony rooms and exclusive use of the whole hotel for larger celebrations.

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa occupies 16 Royal Crescent, a Georgian terrace in the centre of Bath, set above one acre of private gardens. The hotel has 45 rooms and suites, a Georgian bath house with a spa, and Montagu's Mews, a restaurant and bar holding three AA Rosettes. The Garden Villa, a private residence with its own walled garden, sleeps eight adults and two children. Bath Spa station is a nine-minute taxi ride away.

Civil ceremonies and civil partnerships are held in the Library, the Sheridan Room, the Sir Percy Blakeney Suite, Montagu's Mews or the walled Wedding Garden, where an iron pergola stands among honeysuckle and roses. Ceremony rooms take between 20 and 50 guests, and an events team plans the flowers, food, cake and music. Wedding breakfasts can be menus of three to five courses, with a menu tasting for the couple. For a larger party, exclusive use gives the whole hotel from 3pm on arrival until noon on departure, and a marquee on the lawn can seat up to 120 guests for the wedding breakfast.

At a glance

The Essentials

Where
Royal Crescent, Bath, England
Capacity
Ceremonies up to 50, or a marquee seating 120 with exclusive use
Ceremony
Library, Sheridan Room, Wedding Garden or Montagu's Mews
Stay
45 rooms and suites, plus the Garden Villa
Exclusive use
Whole hotel, from 3pm on arrival to noon on departure
Catering
In-house, with a personalised wedding breakfast menu
Price
Wedding breakfast from £165 per person
Nearest station
Bath Spa, 9 minutes by taxi

A Georgian address in Bath

The hotel occupies 16 Royal Crescent, a Georgian terrace above one acre of private gardens, with 45 rooms and suites and a Spa & Bath House. Bath Spa station is a 9-minute taxi ride away and the city's shops and restaurants are close.

A Georgian address in Bath

Ceremonies in the house and garden

Civil ceremonies and civil partnerships take place in the Library, the Sheridan Room, the Sir Percy Blakeney Suite, Montagu's Mews or the walled Wedding Garden, where an iron pergola stands among honeysuckle and roses. The Garden Villa, which opens onto the garden, sleeps 8 adults and 2 children.

Ceremonies in the house and garden

The whole hotel for your party

Exclusive use gives a wedding party the bedrooms, Montagu's Mews, the spa and the gardens from 3pm on arrival until noon on departure, and a marquee on the lawn can seat up to 120 for the wedding breakfast.

The whole hotel for your party
The Wedding Garden

The Wedding Garden

A secluded walled garden with an iron pergola, for ceremonies and drinks receptions of up to 30 guests.

The Library and the Sheridan

Period rooms licensed for civil ceremonies, the Library for up to 20 guests and the Sheridan Room for up to 30.

The Library and the Sheridan
Montagu's Mews

Montagu's Mews

The hotel's 3 AA Rosette restaurant and bar, which takes up to 50 guests for a ceremony, drinks or wedding breakfast.

Exclusive use

The whole hotel for a house party, with the spa, the gardens and a marquee for up to 120 on the lawn.

Exclusive use
The Spa & Bath House

The Spa & Bath House

A Georgian bath house with a spa pool, treatments and a spa garden.

The Garden Villa

A private residence with a walled garden and a courtyard, sleeping 8 adults and 2 children, which opens onto the Wedding Garden.

The Garden Villa
Accommodation

45 rooms and suites

Classic Rooms

Bright rooms with vibrant colours at the rear of the building, overlooking a neighbouring commercial area.

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Classic Rooms

Heritage Rooms

Rooms with views across the lawn, garden or city of Bath, made for couples.

  • Scenic views
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Heritage Rooms

Deluxe Heritage Rooms

Rooms of more generous proportions with a sitting area or a larger bathroom.

  • Separate sitting room
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Deluxe Heritage Rooms

Junior Suites

Suites with more room to move, individually designed.

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Junior Suites

Deluxe Suites

Suites with four-poster beds and views across Bath.

  • Four-poster bed
  • Scenic views
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Deluxe Suites

Family Rooms and Suites

A family suite with twin rooms for children, a suite for adults and a private conservatory, or interconnecting rooms.

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Family Rooms and Suites

Master Suites

Panoramic views and period features, including the Sir Percy Blakeney suite.

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Master Suites

The Garden Villa

Villa

A private residence with a walled garden for up to 8 adults and 2 children, with two suites and two rooms.

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The Garden Villa
Exclusive use and buyout

The whole of The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, to yourselves

The whole hotel: all bedrooms and suites, Montagu's Mews, the Spa & Bath House and the one acre of private gardens, from 3pm on arrival to 12 noon on departure

Buyout from £25,000 from, per night, including VAT
  • Full English breakfast for residential guests
  • Exclusive use of the spa facilities, the gardens and all public spaces
  • Valet parking for 17 cars
  • A minimum food and beverage spend applies
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Location

United Kingdom

Bath Spa station is a 9-minute taxi ride or an 18-minute walk away, with trains from London Paddington taking about 1 hour 20 minutes. Bristol Airport is 40 minutes away by car.

Bristol (BRS)about 40 minutes by car (stated by the venue) · 24 km in a straight line
Cardiff (CWL)68 km in a straight line

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

16 Royal Crescent, Bath BA1 2LS, United Kingdom

Parking. Complimentary valet parking is offered to guests who book directly, subject to availability, and covers 17 cars with exclusive use.

Things to do nearby

  • The Royal Crescent · our pick for a first look at Bath
  • Bath's shops and restaurants · our pick for an evening out
  • The Cotswolds · our pick for a day trip
  • Wells · our pick for a day trip
  • Stonehenge · our pick for a day trip
  • Longleat House · our pick for a day trip

Getting there

  • Bristol (BRS)Airport · about 40 minutes by car (stated by the venue) · 24 km in a straight line
  • Cardiff (CWL)Airport · 68 km in a straight line
Pricing and what to expect

What a wedding here costs

From£165Wedding breakfast per person, from
Typically includes

Camden, from £165 per person: a glass of Champagne on arrival, three canapes, a three-course wedding breakfast, half a bottle of house wine, half a bottle of water and a glass of Champagne for the toast

Cavendish, from £200 per person: two glasses of Champagne on arrival, five canapes, a four-course wedding breakfast with tea, coffee and petit fours, half a bottle of house wine, half a bottle of water, a toast and a menu tasting

Royal, from £230 per person: two glasses of Champagne on arrival, five canapes, a five-course wedding breakfast with an amuse bouche, tea, coffee and petit fours, half a bottle of wine chosen by the sommelier, a toast and a menu tasting

Ceremony room, micro weddings: The Library from £750 (up to 20 guests), The Sheridan Suite £850 (up to 30), The Sir Percy Suite £1,565 (up to 30), The Garden Villa Courtyard £3,200 (up to 30)

Proposal or elopement in The Library or The Sheridan Suite from £700

Prices include VAT; a discretionary 12.5% service charge is added

Capacity
  • Seated dinner120
  • Ceremony50

All pricing is indicative and varies by date, guest numbers and requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

How many guests can The Royal Crescent host for a wedding?

Ceremonies take up to 50 guests in Montagu's Mews, 30 in the Sheridan Room, the Sir Percy Blakeney Suite or the Wedding Garden, and 20 in the Library. With exclusive use, a marquee on the lawn seats up to 120 for the wedding breakfast.

Where can a ceremony be held?

In the Library, the Sheridan Room, the Sir Percy Blakeney Suite, Montagu's Mews or the Wedding Garden, which are licensed for civil ceremonies and civil partnerships.

Can the whole hotel be booked?

Yes. Exclusive use covers the bedrooms, Montagu's Mews, the Spa & Bath House and the gardens, from 3pm on the day of arrival to 12 noon on the day of departure.

How many rooms does the hotel have?

45 rooms and suites, plus the Garden Villa, which sleeps 8 adults and 2 children.

How do guests arrive?

Bath Spa station is a 9-minute taxi ride away, and trains from London Paddington take about 1 hour 20 minutes. Bristol Airport is 40 minutes by car.

Is there parking?

Complimentary valet parking is offered to guests who book directly, subject to availability.

Who plans the day?

The events team plans every aspect of a wedding, from food and flowers to cake and music.

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