The Black Fox

3.5 star property
3.5-star inn near Thermae Bath Spa

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by stone columns and steps, perfect for a tranquil retreat.
Simple, modern bedroom with a single bed, wooden headboard, and two bedside tables.
Enjoy a meal in our restaurant with a variety of seating options and a bar area.
Enjoy meals in this stylish dining area with a table and comfortable chairs.
Experience the charm of the oldest house in Bath, dating back to 1742, with a traditional facade and a beautiful window.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
The Black Fox 47 St James Parade, Bath, England, BA1 1UQ
  • Thermae Bath Spa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bath Abbey
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Roman Baths
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe King Room with Freestanding Bath

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Bath

Bath City Centre stay.With a stay at this Bath City Centre inn, you'll be steps from Thermae Bath Spa and Little Solsbury Hill. Roman Baths and Milsom Quarter are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Thermae Bath Spa - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bath Abbey - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Roman Baths - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bath Christmas Market - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Crescent - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Bath Spa Station - 6 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Smashburger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flan O'Briens - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Black Fox

3.5-star inn near Thermae Bath Spa
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3.5-star Bath inn is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Black Fox offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Bath inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 15.00 per day (328 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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The Black Fox Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 342 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. Large room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

The Black Fox was one of my favorites. Spacious room, clean, good mattress and pillows, big bathroom, and great location right next to the Roman Baths. Short walk to the train station. Good breakfast included. Had fish and chips one night and it was very good as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Klamath falls

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bath tub was amazing, I took the longest bath ever. Bed was comfortable and they had water/tea/coffee and a kettle. Room was larger then I expected. There were real plants in the bathroom and they put little touches around the room to make it unique. I enjoyed my stay. It can be a bit noisy till 1 am from people down on the street however that is not the hotels fault. Our included breakfast was fantastic. I got the yogurt with granola and fruit with morning tea., my MIL got the bacon sandwich and coffee. We both enjoyed our breakfast. Loved the atmosphere and vibe of the place. Couldnt ask for a better location if you want to see the Roman baths ect. You do have to climb stairs to get to your room so be advised it is not handicap accessible. Overall I would definitely stay here again! Dinner at the pub was only ok we got the fish and Chips.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel, well maintained, above a really neat pub. The room was small and simple but clean and well taken care of. The location is great, very central. The breakfast was fantastic as was the gin and tonic and the Cornish stout!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room which was clean. Breakfast included in the price which is great. Only downside is it is next to the main road and the walls are thin. Didn't disturb us at all but light sleepers may struggle.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place for solo travellers in Barh

Very friendly place with separate entrance, centrally located in the City Centre. Spacious room and very clean bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a couple of nights as we were going to Bath Venue two nights running! Great location, wonderful staff and lovely food. Breakfast was plentiful and freshly prepared. Had one evening meal there which was lovely, no complaints. It is situated in a busy are so noisy during the night but cant hold that against them. Will certainly book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terrance, Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Probably not everyone’s cup of tea. But I wanted a unique local experience in Bath. The property certainly delivered on that. There was a busy local pub. The breakfast was certainly one of the highlights. The room was large and the bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was fantastic, even though we had a minor issue checking in the girl working the bar was extremely friendly and helpful and everything was sorted out very quickly. When you walk in you walk into this cute and very amazing looking bar the drinks there were very good, they have a kitchen too but I never got the chance to try their food. The room also was amazing had lots of character and was perfect for me and my partner. The bathroom is very clean and the beds are comfortable. It's also in the perfect area super convenient and everything important is within walking distance and you're right around the corner from the Roman baths and right by a little city square that has lots of options for food. This place was perfect and we will be back. I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Travelled with partner
Very central in bath can walk basically anywhere. Lovely breakfast and everything in room was lovely. Small rooms but got everything. Shower was really nice and shampoo was very nice. Would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You must try The Black Fox

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Black Fox. Our room was clean and comfortable. Could not fault it. Will be booking again for future visits to Bath. Convenient for shops and 5 minute walk to Bath Forum. Food was delicious and great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall a good place to stay. Breakfast was very nice and staff provide excellent service. The only minor inconvenience we experienced during our stay was the occasional noise at night during strong winds, likely due to vibrations from outside, possibly caused by the building’s age.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, bedroom and bathroom are very spacious with everything you need. Nice selection of breakfast items included in the stay and very kindly kept our luggage safe as we checked out and explored bath 5* stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel , nice staff but didn't work for me.

Really nice place and i would recommend but i had a couple of issues, nothing serious though. Firstly, it was a little noisy from traffic and people into the early hours, to be expected i suppose in a city centre hotel. Secondly, although breakfast was included in my booking, unfortunately it wasn't served until 8am, this is ok for tourists but as i start lecturing at 8.30, i was unable to take advantage of the breakfast. Please understand the Black Fox is good, it just didn't work for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, spacious, and v comfortable bed. Huge bath tub a plus!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quality Accommodation

Stayed 2 nights for the Xmas markets. Very welcoming and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Toni Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Overall a good stay, the rooms are dated and there were large damp patches on the walls but the beds were comfortable and the bathroom is nicely done. Very convenient location and a few minutes walk to the shopping and amenities. The pub itself is lovely, and the included breakfast was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great to be in an old pub in the centre of Bath where the bed and bathroom were very clean and luxurious, and yet the pub still had that local vibe. Loved the rhubarb gin as well as the great pints of bitter. Would definitely stay at the pub again when we next visit Bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024