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title: "Francis Hotel Bath vs Hampton by Hilton Bath City: which hotel is better?"
description: "Francis Hotel Bath or Hampton by Hilton Bath City in Bath? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Francis Hotel Bath vs Hampton by Hilton Bath City

Both are in Bath, 270 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Kingsmead
## [Francis Hotel Bath](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/francis-hotel-bath-bath/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1424606/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Kingsmead
## [Hampton by Hilton Bath City](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hampton-by-hilton-bath-city-bath/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1486607/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 270 m apart.

### Choose Francis Hotel Bath if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 9.1)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 98 / 202)

### Choose Hampton by Hilton Bath City if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 202 / 98)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2022 / 1858)

### Why is Francis Hotel Bath better than Hampton by Hilton Bath City?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.1) (+0.2)
2.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (98 vs 202 rooms) (−104)

### Why is Hampton by Hilton Bath City better than Francis Hotel Bath?

1.  More guest reviews (531 vs 206), so the rating is more reliable (×2.6)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 1858) (+164y)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (202 vs 98 rooms) (×2.1)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Francis Hotel Bath | Hampton by Hilton Bath City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Public transport | 9.8  (+0.4) | 9.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2  (+0.2) | 9.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.2) | 9.1 |
| Number of reviews | 206 | 531  (+325) |
| Rank in Bath | top 7%  (+11%) | top 18% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Distance to Kingsmead centre | 350 m | 130 m  (−220 m) |
| To public transport | 190 m | 270 m |
| To the airport | 25 km | 25 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 210 m | 30 m  (−180 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 15 | 19  (+4) |
| Sights within 1 km | 23 | 22 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 98 | 202 |
| Floors | 3 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1858 | 2022  (+164y) |
| Listed amenities | 11  (+3) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Hampton by Hilton Bath City prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hampton-by-hilton-bath-city-bath/prices/)

## Location

270 m apart

Francis Hotel Bath: city centre: 140 m, nearest station Bath - Union Street: 190 m, Bristol Airport (BRS): 25 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 23 sights within 1 km.

Hampton by Hilton Bath City: city centre: 340 m, nearest station Bath Green Park railway station: 270 m, Bristol Airport (BRS): 25 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 22 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Bath

[Bath weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/england/bath/weather)

## Francis Hotel Bath or Hampton by Hilton Bath City: common questions

### Which is better, Francis Hotel Bath or Hampton by Hilton Bath City?

Francis Hotel Bath leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Francis Hotel Bath or Hampton by Hilton Bath City?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hampton by Hilton Bath City is closer: 130 m from the centre, against 350 m for Francis Hotel Bath.

### How far apart are Francis Hotel Bath and Hampton by Hilton Bath City?

The two hotels are 270 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/francis-hotel-bath-bath-vs-hampton-by-hilton-bath-city-bath/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/
