Hotel Indigo Bath
by the TopOfHotel team
Hotel Indigo Bath is the design-led 4-star whose restaurant, The Elder, gets talked about more than any other kitchen in Bath.
Hotel Indigo Bath is the design-led 4-star whose restaurant, The Elder, gets talked about more than any other kitchen in Bath.
In-Depth Review
Hotel Indigo Bath is an IHG boutique on South Parade — a Georgian terrace built in the 1740s that looks out toward the River Avon — and it has one of the clearest personalities of any hotel in Bath. Guests rate it 8.8/10. The two things reviewers come back to most are the beds and the restaurant.
Rooms and decor
The 166 rooms are styled off Bath's architecture and history rather than a corporate template. The detail reviewers single out again and again is the Hypnos beds — the maker holds a Royal Warrant — dressed in Egyptian cotton linen. Bathrooms are spa-styled and well stocked, and every room gets a Nespresso machine and a minibar. A recent review summed it up as a clean, good-looking room and the best night's sleep of the trip. The honest caveat: a few guests found service less consistent when the hotel was full.
Food and amenities
The Elder is what sets this place apart. It's built around wild food, game and British ingredients, with a menu that changes by season and enough coverage in the food press that outside diners book in too. One review called it a meal they wouldn't forget. There's a bar downstairs that works for a nightcap, free Wi-Fi throughout, and IHG One Rewards points on every stay.
Location and getting there
South Parade sits just southeast of the Roman Baths, roughly a 5-minute walk. Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge are about 6 and 5 minutes, Thermae Bath Spa around 8, and Milsom Street shopping about 8. Bath Spa Station is a 7-minute walk, with trains to London Paddington in about 90 minutes. The terrace is quieter than the dead centre but still within walking distance of everything, with the Victoria Art Gallery across the bridge.
Things to know before booking
There's no pool or spa in the building — for a soak you walk out to Thermae Bath Spa. Service can be uneven when the hotel is full, per some reviews. And it's a central location with no parking detail in the listing, so plan that separately if you're driving.
Our take
This is the pick for food lovers who want to eat at The Elder, for IHG members banking points in Bath, and for couples after a design-led room with real character. Rooms start around $120, in line with other 4-stars in town — but the restaurant and the bed quality are what make it stand out in that group.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The Elder specialises in wild food and game and is widely covered in the food press — one of the most talked-about kitchens in Bath, and open to non-guests.
- Hypnos beds (the maker holds a Royal Warrant) with Egyptian cotton linen — sleep quality is one of the most consistent things reviewers praise.
- All 166 rooms are boutique-styled off Bath's architecture, with a Nespresso machine, a minibar and a spa-style bathroom in every one.
- It runs on IHG One Rewards, so members earn points on every stay and can book direct for better rates and the odd room upgrade.
- South Parade puts you a few minutes' walk from the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge, on a quieter Georgian terrace just off the busy centre.
- There's no pool or spa in the building — for a soak you head out to Thermae Bath Spa, about an 8-minute walk.
- Some reviews report service that isn't always consistent, especially when the hotel is full.
- It's a centre-of-town location with no parking story in the listing, so arriving by car means sorting that out separately.
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Insider Tips
- Book a table at The Elder at least a week ahead — the wild-food and game menu fills up fast, especially through autumn and winter.
- Ask for a higher floor — the views over South Parade and the surrounding Georgian rooftops are best in the evening.
- If you're an IHG One Rewards member, book direct rather than through an OTA for better rates and a shot at a room upgrade.