Carfax Hotel, Bath

Hotel Description

In Great Pulteney Street, in the heart of historic Bath, the Carfax Hotel consists of three beautifully preserved Georgian town houses and offers free parking, lifts and charming en suite rooms.

Centrally located, the Carfax Hotel is an ideal base from which to work or explore one of Europe's oldest and finest cities. The celebrated architect Thomas Baldwin created Great Pulteney Street in 1789, using the famous honey-coloured Bath Stone. Today, the hotel still retains many beautiful original Georgian features, with large rooms with high ceilings and large sliding sash windows.

There are 31 uniquely furnished and individually heated rooms, all of which are en suite with either a bath or shower, or more often both. A continental buffet breakfast and a full traditional cooked English breakfast is included in the price. There is also a computer for public use in the hotel's lounge, which is free of charge.

Parking is available on a limited, first-come, first-served basis.

There is a private car park at the rear of the hotel, which works on a first-come, first-served basis. There are 11 parking places and parking is free to all guests. The hotel also has a number of permits for resident-zone on-street parking in bays around the hotel. Alternatively, should you want to guarantee parking, the hotel has two lock-up garages for hire at an additional cost per night.

The Carfax Hotel currently holds a Mobility Level 2 certificate from VisitBritain. This means that the hotel is defined as "typically suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those that may need to use a wheelchair some of the time and can negotiate a maximum of three steps." One of the ground-floor rooms is suitable for wheelchair use on this basis and is fitted with bathroom supports and a walk-in shower.

The hotel does offer luggage storage and guests are welcome to check in from 08:00 on the day of arrival and leave luggage with reception. However, bedrooms may not be available until after room servicing has concluded around 15:00.

9/10 Overall rating

Guest Services

• General: Safety Deposit Box, Non-Smoking Rooms, Elevator, Heating, Restaurant, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, Parking, Newspapers, Family Rooms, Free Parking, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests.
• Services: Internet Services, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Fax/Photocopying, Laundry, Packed Lunches, Room Service.

Restaurants and Bars

The hotel's impressive breakfasts have won the coveted Green Award for using fresh local produce. The hotel is committed to using the highest quality ingredients and preparation methods for all meals. Fairtrade products are used wherever possible. Evening meals are served in the dining room on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 18:00 to 19:00, with a table d'hôte menu for guests and non-residents. On Sundays, the hotel serves a traditional roast-beef Sunday lunch at 12:00 and 13:30. Coffee, tea and mints can be served in the dining room or in the comfortable public lounge, at an additional cost. Please be aware that the restaurant is unlicensed and does not accept corkage. The hotel reserves the right to cancel any meal subject to staffing. To avoid disappointment, guests are advised to book in advance of arrival.

Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  American Express,  MasterCard
• Deposit: A fixed amount of GBP 60 per room will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.
• Internet: Internet via modem is available in public areas and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed.
• Parking: Free private parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: 17.5 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 20.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, a fixed amount of GBP 60.00 will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Important Information

Check-In Information: The hotel's reception desk closes at 22:00. If you are due to arrive after 21:30, you must inform the hotel and be made aware of our late check-in procedure and of the front door entry code. Please note that Carfax is completely unlicensed and does not accept corkage.

Directions

By Train/Coach: Bath Spa Railway Station and the main Bus station are about 15-20 minutes' flat walk away from the hotel. The walking route passes the Abbey, the Parade Gardens and Pulteney Bridge. If you have heavy cases there is a busy taxi rank outside the train station.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation