More about Hilton Bath City
Better than expected
by TripAdvisor Member IanCol
After reading comments on here, we were not expecting too much.
But the staff were excellent, very courteous and helpful.
The breakfast was the best i've had in any hotel, either in England or abroad.
The room was basic, but clean with plenty of towels, changed daily.
We didn't experience any of the noise mentioned in other reviews, but that could be explained by the fact we visited the hotel in March - generally a quieter month.
Checking in and out was no problem.
The hotel location couldn't have been better.
The only drawback was the £15 per night car parking fee.
But we chose to pay this instead of parking further away.
I wouldn't have any hesitation returning to the Bath Hilton.
Shouted at by the manager for asking for breakfast!
by TripAdvisor Member hrmanager
I have to agree with all of the reviews of this hotel. It was absolutely awful the last time I staed here, about 3 years ago, when I vowed never to stay again. As you can see by the tiltle of my review, the restaurant reflects the pitiful 'management' of this place - I was shouted at for having the audacity to ask when I might be able to come down to the restaurant for breakfast and be seated without queing.They really are quite incapable of doing anything in a sensible fashion in this place and it would be best for all of us if it was simply shut down.
Very Noisy
by TripAdvisor Member svl2001uk
Nice hotel except if you want to stay at the weekends. They reguarly book wedding parties and this was clearly heard in our room. We were offered a discount after repeated calls to reception and a meeting with the manager in the morning. It seems they earn too much from their wedding bookings to care if they disturb the sleep of the guests.
Noisy, service poor, food below average.
by TripAdvisor Member rosa99
Reading through recent reviews of this hotel, I see things haven't changed much. I stayed there 3 years ago - was a treat for my mum after my dad died. Bath is lovely but this hotel isn't! Extremely noisy. TV broke down and it took management nearly 2 hours to come up to look at it. Breakfast was cold (not keen on eating cold toast)!
Complained in writing on my return from Bath but the hotel just offered me a reduction on a future stay in the hotel.
Excellent
by A TripAdvisor Member
Following the comments given on Hilton Hotel in Bath my husband and I visited the hotel with great anxiety. The two day break had been given to us as a Christmas present from our family. We arrived and were pleasantly greeted at reception, a porter appeared immediately and offered help with the luggage. We were told of the parking arrangements but advised that as we had a car badge parking outside the hotel was free also there were fifteen spaces allocated free of charge at the next door car park for badge holders. The staff throught our stay were very pleasant and helpful the room was exceptionally clean. At the resturant my steak was not cooked as I would have liked it when I complained it was immediately taken away and I was offered another ,it was also deducted from our bill because of the incovienience. We did not experience any noise, and we were there 13th 14th 15th of February 2006 this being half term and Valentine's day. I can only say the hotel is in an excellent location and we really enjoyed our stay there. We are vetrans of Hilton Hotel staying at them for over 30yrs so we know a good one when. we see it
Tired and weary, but OK
by TripAdvisor Member sallymarch
Stayed here for two nights as part of organised function. Room was a bit bland and the bathroom rather tired and worn but bed was OK and sleep was fine. The parking thing is a bit of pain, but was relatively painless. I must admit, I didn't hear lots of noise at night, but I was part of a party which went on 'til 1 a.m., so perhaps I am one of the offenders, but I honestly don't think the noise was excessive and was in a function suite away from the rest of the hotel. The drink prices in the bar were very expensive and out of kilter with the general run-down atmosphere (the tub chairs were worn and grubby). Nevertheless, we had an OK time.
A good experience
by TripAdvisor Member JonnyBLondon
I was worried about my stay at the Hilton in Bath, after reading some of the reviews on this site - but I was pleasantly surprised.
I'm a member of the Hilton Honors Gold VIP scheme, which normally gets you a free room upgrade. On my visit, all the upgraded rooms were full, but we were given bath robes and complimentary wine and chocolates instead - a nice touch.
Dinner was included in my package, and the Zucotta restaurant was very nice, although the Anti Pasti bar isn't really very italian - mostly coleslaw and salad. The main courses on the other hand were delicious. Breakfast was served here too and was much better than any breakfast I've had in any other Hilton's in the UK. Staff were pleasant and helpful, and the organisation was excellent.
The room was quite small but clean and comfortable, with a lovely view over Bath and the river. I didn't experience any noise problems, but the hotel did seem very quiet in general.
The hotel is ideally located and only a short walk from all the shopping, attractions, and restaurants in Bath. I think i would stay here again if I decided to come back to Bath. A lovely town, and a perfectly pleasant hotel.
Not a great Hilton, but certainly not a bad one
by TripAdvisor Member terryjgardner
This hotel is nicely located, within easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. Not as opulent as Hilton Hotels in the states, it nevertheless is a good value.
The author cannot comment on the parking woes, having come in on the train and taxi.
The hotel restaurant is merely average, but why bother when there are so many good restaurants nearby? The author will never understand fellow Americans' complaints about food in England. Don't miss the local Indian restaurants.
The guest rooms are showing their age, but still quite adequate. Service is good, the guest rooms are well-maintained.
Forum Posts
Bath Hilton
by dldkag
Has anyone stayed at the Bath Hilton and could offer an assessment? I'm considering booking their for a night in July, and I wanted to make sure it was comfortable and in a good location. Thanks for any help.
Re: Bath Hilton
by brazzi
if it is bath city hilton,there is nothing more central.
im sure its up to the usual hilton standards.
Re: Bath Hilton
by dave.richards
Have you checked their web site at http://www.hilton.co.uk/bathcity?WT.srch=1 ?
Out of interest I checked their prices. A one night stay cost upwards of £150, doesn't appear to include breakfast and to park your car at the hotel costs £9.50!
It seems that they are aiming to get the American type tourist who don't mind about the cost as much as the Hilton name.
I'm sure you can get a decent quality hotel for a lot less that this in Bath and an example is the Ayrlington hotel, which is also a 5 star establishment. Rooms cost from £80, includes a full English breakfast and secure parking is free. http://www.ayrlington.com/
Re: Bath Hilton
by brazzi
yes dave not in my price bracket, but like you say
they probably aim at the american type,and the original post was american.
so i guessed he already knows hilton prices,and passed comment on location which was part of the original question.
Re: Bath Hilton
by dave.richards
The comparitive hotel I mentioned is also in the heart of Bath, so are several others.
Sorry if I offend anyone, but if someone is willing to put prestige above cost they have more money than sense.
For the price difference between these hotels you could hire a large saloon car for touring while on holiday.
Re: Bath Hilton
by dldkag
No offense taken. I appreciate the candid comments. My trip through Bath is related to business travel, so the gaining of "hotel points" becomes part of the decision in choosing accomodations. Price also becomes a bit less of an issue (all hotels will be cheap relative to the room cost in London). I do, though, appreciate your suggestions of other more unique places in the Bath city center. Any other suggestions would be no less welcome. Thanks in advance.
Re: Bath Hilton
by brazzi
no offence taken either dave,cost to me is most important as long as it is clean and welcoming.
most of my travels are budget based,it is my trump card when blagging a few days
away on my own.
back to Bath it seems from what i have seen,Bath is very compact,and everywhere
reachable on foot
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