Francis Hotel to unveil new spa in February 2026

The Francis Hotel, Bath has announced it will unveil a new contemporary wellbeing space in February 2026.

The new spa marks the final phase of a a £14m reimagination of the landmark Georgian hotel.

The spa offering will be rooted in Bath’s ancient healing heritage; it has been designed as a calming counterpoint to the hotel’s recent refurbishment.

The wellness spaces will be an intimate, restorative destination, which prioritises personalised wellness over trend-driven experiences.

Thermal Bubble Rituals

Thermal experiences will be anchored by an Espuro Foam Steam Bath by KLAFS. The cocooning, sensory cabin will include warm steam and soft bubbles, with the hotel’s own bespoke soundtrack.

Treatments will be offered in partnership with Gaia Skincare and QMS, known for its high-performance, results-driven facials. Gaia products are also available in room.

A curated menu of holistic treatments will include reflexology and Reiki. Signature journeys will include a thermal Bubble Ritual and a Rasul Ritual, combining naturally curative muds with purifying steam.

Refurbishment works to date have included refreshed interiors for the hotel’s 98 bedrooms and suites, and the unveiling of a brand-new restaurant, Michelin-Guide-listed Emberwood.

The hotel is owned and run by Sutton Hotel Collection, which also owns The Athenaeum Hotel in London and The Castle Hotel Windsor.

Interiors firm 3DReid, known for completing redesigns at Gleneagles Townhouse and Cameron House, have worked on the renovation.

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