Chestnuts House vs Bailbrook House
Both are in Bath, 2.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★★Bathwick
Chestnuts House
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
Hotel★★★★Lower Swainswick
Bailbrook House
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Pick Chestnuts House
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 2.0 km apart.
Choose Chestnuts House if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- breakfast included
Why is Chestnuts House better than Bailbrook House?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.9)+0.4
- 22.0 km closer to the city centre−2.0 km
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 4590 m closer to public transport−590 m
- 5Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 655 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+55
- 7More walkable surroundings (walk grade 80 vs 24)+56
Why is Bailbrook House better than Chestnuts House?
- 1More guest reviews (175 vs 21), so the rating is more reliable×8.3
- 2Has a gym
- 3Has 24-hour room service
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Chestnuts House vs Bailbrook House: which hotel is better? | Chestnuts House | Bailbrook House |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.4 | 8.9 |
| Location | 7.9 +4.7 | 3.2 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.8 +1.6 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5 +1.5 |
| Public transport | 7.1 +3.2 | 3.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.1 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.4 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 21 | 175 +154 |
| Google rating | 4.9/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 136 | – |
| Rank in Bath | top 21% +22% | top 43% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.9 +4.7 | 3.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 660 m −2.0 km | 2.7 km |
| To public transport | 690 m −590 m | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 25 km −1.4 km | 27 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 57 +55 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 18 +16 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +1★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 94 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 15 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −2h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.0 km apart
Chestnuts House or Bailbrook House: common questions
Which is better, Chestnuts House or Bailbrook House?
Chestnuts House leads in 3 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. Bailbrook House is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Chestnuts House or Bailbrook House?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Chestnuts House is closer: 660 m from the centre, against 2.7 km for Bailbrook House.
How far apart are Chestnuts House and Bailbrook House?
The two hotels are 2.0 km apart in a straight line.
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