The Z Hotel Bath
by the TopOfHotel team
The Z Hotel Bath is the design-led 3-star with the highest guest score of the group — excellent value right across from the Theatre Royal.
The Z Hotel Bath is the design-led 3-star with the highest guest score of the group — excellent value right across from the Theatre Royal.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The 149 rooms run a clean black-and-white monochrome look — simple but complete, with a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom stocked with free amenities. There are Sky and BT Sports channels in every room, which guests who follow a match clearly appreciate. Most reviews praise how clean and modern the rooms feel; the one note that comes up is that they're fairly compact, so they work best as a base for sleeping while you spend the day out in town. Staff get warm marks for being friendly and attentive even when the hotel is full.
Food and amenities
The complimentary wine and cheese every evening is the signature that sets the Z Hotel apart from the usual 3-star — reviewers keep saying they felt welcome from check-in. The coffee shop and bar run through the day, and the concierge will help with restaurant bookings and tickets for the Theatre Royal across the street. Wi-Fi is free throughout. There's no spa or pool, but Thermae Bath Spa is under a 5-minute walk if you want a soak.
Location and getting there
Saw Close sits in the middle of Bath, close to Westgate Street and Upper Borough Walls. It's 5 minutes to Bath Spa Station, 6 to the Roman Baths, 5 to Bath Abbey, 4 to Thermae Bath Spa, 4 to the Milsom Street shops, and 8 to Pulteney Bridge. You can cover the whole city on foot from here — no bus or taxi needed. Even Royal Crescent is only about a 15-minute walk.
Things to know before booking
The rooms are compact, so two people with a lot of luggage may feel the squeeze. There's no pool, no spa, and no breakfast in the base rate — you'll go out for it or buy an add-on. And this is a design hotel rather than a full-service one, so beyond the coffee shop and bar there's no proper restaurant on site. None of that is a dealbreaker if you're here to explore, but go in knowing it.
Our take
The Z Hotel Bath is the best value play in the city at the 3-star level. With rates from about $51, a 9.0/10 score, and a location you can walk everywhere from, it's the pick for solo travellers, couples who'd rather be out seeing Bath than sitting in the hotel, and anyone chasing the most for their money.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Holds a 9.0/10 guest score — the highest of Bath's 3-star hotels — with couples rating the location 9.7/10.
- Complimentary wine and cheese every evening, a highlight reviewers mention again and again.
- Sits directly opposite the Theatre Royal Bath on Saw Close in the centre, so you can walk to everything.
- Rates open from about $51 a night, outstanding value for a score this high.
- Sky Sports and BT Sports in every room — handy if you want to catch a match.
- Rooms are fairly compact, so they suit one or two people who spend most of the day out in the city rather than lounging in.
- There's no pool, no spa, and no breakfast included in the base rate — you'll head out for it or pay for an add-on.
- It's a design hotel, not a full-service one, so there's no on-site restaurant beyond the coffee shop and bar.
Who It’s For
Match Score by travel style
Amenities
Location & Nearby Spots
Insider Tips
- The wine and cheese goes out in the lobby-bar in the evening — pull up a seat and chat to other travellers; the mood is relaxed and easy.
- Ask for a higher floor on the Saw Close side — the upper windows look out over the Georgian rooftops.
- Thermae Bath Spa is barely 4 minutes away, so book a day pass online in advance — it's cheaper than buying at the door.