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Description
Nestling in the heart of historic Bath stands Pratt's Hotel.
Ideally situated for guests wishing to explore this magical city.
Pratt's prides itself on its warm and friendly welcome.
This classical Georgian hotel has 46 individually decorated
bedrooms all with en-suite facilities. Each bedroom is equipped
with direct dial telephone, remote control television, tea and
coffee-making facilities, a hair-dryer and trouser press. The
elegant restaurant serves table d'hote or a la carte menus
offering a wide range of popular and classical dishes plus a
selection of vegetarian options. An excellent and imaginative wine
list is available. Whether a family lunch or intimate dinner for
two, Pratt's team will ensure that you have an enjoyable and
memorable meal.
The hotel bar offers views onto Bath's famous South Parade and is
the ideal place for pre-dinner drinks or a nightcap to round off
the evening. Morning coffee and afternoon tea are served in one of
the hotel's comfortable lounges.
Built from the famous Bath honey-coloured stone by one of the
city's most famous architects, John Wood the Elder, in 1743, it
was originally five town houses. As early as 1791 two of these
were being used as boarding houses. Some of the famous occupants
included Sir Walter Scott, William Wilberforce and Dame Peggy
Ashcroft.
Mrs Frederick Pratt bought the boarding house at No 5 in 1910 and
by 1917 the property was registered as Pratt's Hotel.
Built in the heady days of Beau Nash, Pratt's Hotel has been part
of the city's heritage for more than two centuries. The building
itself has many interesting features including a bowed landing on
the staircase, designed to enable the 'Chairmen' to take clients
back to their rooms in Sedan Chairs following their treatments in
the city's famous spa baths.
For the business visitor there are two conference rooms: the
Gainsborough Room seats 50 theatre-style and the Sheridan Room 26
theatre-style. Both offer natural daylight and are situated in a
secluded part of the hotel. Delegate rates are available and
include room and audio visual equipment hire and meals.
There is a pay and display car park opposite the hotel.
If you're looking for something more active, Bath's sports
facilities are second to none. A short walk from the hotel is the
Bath Sports and Leisure Centre with an excellent pool and gym. The
famous rugby and cricket grounds are also close by. For a day at
the races or a round of golf at one of the four first-class
courses you will find all you need on the outskirts of the city.
If it's the arts you're after then Bath has a wealth of cultural
attractions. Alongside its theatres, jazz clubs and street
entertainers are the famous International Horse Trials at
Badminton, the Fringe Festival or the classical quartet in the
Pump Room.
Bath also boasts many of Britain's most fascinating museums -
children can play with the hands-on working displays of industrial
machinery from 100 years ago at Mr Bowler's Business or enjoy the
authentic displays of early American life, including home-made
chocolate brownies, at the museum.
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