Spa Village Bath is set beneath a glass atrium within The Gainsborough Bath Spa hotel.

The Gainsborough Bath Spa is a luxury hotel located in the heart of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in England. The property features custom furnished rooms by award-winning Champalimaud Design, exquisite cuisine inspired by fresh seasonal ingredients, and a unique spa and wellness space that offers a contemporary perspective on the city's thermal water heritage.

Tapping into the original thermal springs, Spa Village Bath at The Gainsborough Bath Spa is set beneath a glass atrium within the hotel and offers guests the opportunity to experience a self-guided bathing circuit and bath house facilities. Amenities include three thermal baths of varying temperatures, traditional and infrared saunas, a steam room, ice alcove, and relaxation areas.

The spa also incorporates aromatherapy into its treatments and experiences, and supports the brand's philosophy of honoring the healing traditions of the region while sharing select signature therapies of the original spa villages in Malaysia. Guests can also enjoy additional services including facials, massages, and body treatments.

We interviewed Spa Village Bath’s Spa Manager, Marianna Antoniou, to learn more about treatments to try, insider tips, and more.

Spa Village Bath offers a contemporary perspective on the city's thermal water heritage.

Why You’ll Love It: Our guests always rave about the thermal waters and the exclusive access we provide to them. The Gainsborough Bath Spa is the only hotel that has tapped into these waters in the area.

Key Features: We offer an array of amenities including the main bath pool, hot warm bath, sauna, infrared sauna, ice alcove, steam room, and 11 treatment rooms all located over two levels. Spa Village Bath visitors can enjoy our circuit of natural thermal pools to “take the waters” in luxury.

The spa also has an aromatherapy bar that offers personalized blending sessions.

Snacks Served: In addition to the hot tea that is offered after each treatment, guests can also enjoy a nice cup of hot chocolate.

Guests can enjoy quiet time in the relaxation area before and after their services.

Insider’s Tip: If travelers would like to extend their experience beyond their time at Spa Village Bath, they can book a stay in one of The Gainsborough's exclusive spa rooms—the only guest rooms in the UK to offer guests in-bathroom access to the thermal waters.

In addition to traditional and infrared saunas, the spa includes a steam room and an ice alcove.

Bonus: With any treatment guests have access to the baths all day. We also serve complimentary hot tea after each treatment.

Guests “take the waters” in luxury at the bath house, visiting a circuit of natural thermal pools.

Splurge Treatment: For a luxurious “splurge” treatment I recommend the Gainsborough Signature Massage. It is an enhanced classic full-body massage with an arnica and Montana Flower Balm foot massage with a warm lavender-infused towel applied to the body to enhance comfort and relaxation.

The treasured waters of Bath are integrated with aquatic body therapies and classic treatments.

Unique Treatment: I would say our Thermal Candle Massage is very unique. During the treatment a special oil infused candle is melted to release regenerating rose, aloe vera, and cotton oils which are gently poured over the skin to melt away tension. Another unique offering is our Reenergizing Bamboo Massage.

Guests enjoy bathing in three natural thermal pools of varying temperatures during their visit.

Insider’s Favorite: It is so hard to pick just one—all are amazing and bring something different to our guests depending on what they are looking for, whether it is aromatherapy, a rejuvenating body scrub, etc.