The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath

In the centre of the architectural masterpiece of the Royal Crescent, this is the perfect spot to immerse yourself in the city's heritage. Visitors flock here to admire the renowned Palladian homes but few cars venture down the cobbled street.

Experience the spa town's pristine Georgian architecture by wandering to The Circus, three Palladian crescents arranged in a circle.

By car: 2 hours 30 minutes from London, 3 hours 30 minutes from Manchester and 35 minutes from Bristol. Parking costs £30 per day.

By train: London Paddington to Bath Spa station takes 1 hour 20 minutes. The station is a 20-minute walk (or 10-minute taxi ride) from the hotel. Book trains to Bath.

All spaces have been sympathetically restored alongside a Georgian paint palette to conserve the building's antique character, enhancing the beautiful original features like the high ceilings and large windows.

Resembling a stone chapel, the bathhouse spa has a 12-metre pool with garden access, a jacuzzi, steam room and Himalayan salt-infused sauna. The concierge greet you at the front entrance and receive you into the drawing room; the extremely professional staff are unobtrusive yet welcoming and create a first-class impression that matches the surroundings.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Terrace
• Garden
• Swimming pool
• Fitness centre
• Spa
• Wellness suite
• Pet-friendly
• Free Wi-Fi

Each room and suite is individually decorated with timeless elegance and retains many of their period features, from the high ceilings with ornate mouldings to working fireplaces, sash windows and original Regency doors. Many bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and all have marble countertops. All products are locally sourced and sustainable.

Room types: Deluxe Room, Heritage Room, Master Room, Deluxe Suite, Master Suite, Garden Villa

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with Noble Isle toiletries, slippers and bathrobes, Wi-Fi

Serving up an award-winning menu made with British ingredients, The Dower House restaurant is a fabulous spot for a selection of Afternoon Teas. Al fresco dining in the hotel's English gardens is possible in the summer, whilst the Montagu Bar and Champagne Lounge serves signature cocktails and has all-day dining.

Dower House: Fine dining with relaxed atmosphere. Traditional British cuisine. Open daily from 6pm. Six-course taster menu from £85.

The Montagu Bar: Smart and airy. All-day dining and cocktails. Open daily, 11am - 10pm. Mains from £9.