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
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★Kingsmead
Hampton by Hilton Bath City
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.1)+0.2
- 2Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (98 vs 202 rooms)−104
Why is Hampton by Hilton Bath City better than Francis Hotel Bath?
- 1More guest reviews (531 vs 206), so the rating is more reliable×2.6
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 1858)+164y
- 3A 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 vs Hampton by Hilton Bath City: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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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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