Pamper Yourself like a Royal at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
While some might have a love-hate relationship with our much-discussed royals, there is no denying we are all a little curious to sample the royal treatment. Afterall, how does Princess Kate maintain her dewy glow and how does Princess Beatrice uphold her youthful visage? These princesses clearly have a little black book of go-to wellness destinations and today I am sharing one of those places, along with practical tips on making your home-pampering routine a whole lot more magnificent.
A Royal Treatment Requires a Royal Setting
Nestled in the heart of Bath and situated in the centre of one of the world’s greatest Georgian Crescents is The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa; a hotel steeped in history that spans over 250 years and is familiar with pampering some of our most beloved royals. The Royal Crescent itself has provided the backdrop for many a period drama including The Duchess (2007), Persuasion (2007), and Bridgerton (2020).
Housed within nothing less than a Grade-I listed building, the hotel is a haven of elegance and tranquillity. It boasts 45 delightfully luxurious rooms and suites, all decorated in historical Georgian tones with nature-inspired design and contrasting modern elements. I was treated to a sojourn in the hotel’s Royal Suite, which was quintessentially English by design and had spectacular views over The Royal Cresent.
Overlooking the hotel gardens is the 3AA Rosette farm-to-fork restaurant, Montagu’s Mews, run by award-winning Head Chef, Martin Blake. Then, next to the restaurant is the hotel’s famous Spa & Bath House.
A Sovereign Spa fit for a Queen
With Bath being the original spa break destination for wellbeing (before wellbeing was even a thing), the renowned Spa & Bath House sits within a converted coach house and accommodates six peaceful treatment rooms, and the most gorgeous 12-metre long heated relaxation pool set against a backdrop of Georgian arches. There is also a vitality pool with massage jets, sauna, and Technogym-fitted gym.
While at the hotel, my suite was spacious, so I choose to sample the in-room Technogym workout kit, which was brought to me promptly at 9am and included resistance bands, light hand weights and an exercise mat. While trying not to be too distracted by both my suite and the view from my window, I managed to squeeze in a few squats and planks.
Following my in-room workout, I headed down to the spa for a Cashmere and Truffles body massage with one of the hotels experienced massage therapists, Karolina. The treatment involved an invigorating, radiance-boosting exfoliation followed by a luxurious Truffle body massage. My skin was left feeling cashmere soft and beautifully fragrant.
Post-treatment, there was an option to relax in the Taittinger Spa Garden and order a light meal or indulgent Afternoon Tea, but I already had lunch plans.
Hotel Snapshot
What: The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
Where: Bath, Somerset
Getting there: There are frequent trains from London Paddington to Bath Spa, which take 1-hour 20-minutes. The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Bath Spa, or a quick taxi ride.
When: All-year round. Book a stay whenever is convenient for you.
Spa: The Royal CrescentSpa & Bath House sits within the hotel gardens.
Rooms: 45 delightfully luxurious rooms and suites.
Food: Montagu’s Mews, a 3AA Rosette farm-to-fork restaurant.
Price: Rooms start from £300 per night, which includes breakfast.
Website: https://www.royalcrescent.co.uk/
Instagram:@RoyalCrescent_Hotel
Anything else worth noting: Keep an eye out for Alfie, the hotel’s friendly cat, who is most likely to be found sitting on a window sill, in front of the fireplace, or stalking the corridors.
