Somerset Bath
DoubleTree by Hilton Bath
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated October 2026 · paw rating built from 2 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You're happy with a standard hotel-room stay where the property explicitly welcomes dogs
- You're basing yourself in Bath / the Somerset and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 8.5/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 2 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet fee: £35 per pet per stay (max 2 pets, up to 34 kg) - research-verified; confirm at booking
- Shared corridors and common areas mean nervous or vocal dogs may find it harder to settle
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 2 pet-mention guest reviews sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 6,640 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 8.5/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: October 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet policy at a glance
- The pet fee of £35 per pet is charged per stay, not per night.
- Maximum 2 dogs per room.
- Large dogs are accepted, up to 34 kg (75 lb).
- Advance notice requested, preferably at time of booking, to reserve a pet-friendly room.
- Service animals allowed on request.
- On-site pet amenities: dog bowl, dog bed and pet-sitting services.
Pet-friendly summary
The DoubleTree by Hilton Bath sits on Walcot Street at the northern end of the city centre, a four-star hotel within an easy walk of the Roman Baths, the abbey and Bath's independent shops and restaurants. For anyone who wants to explore a busy Georgian city on foot with a dog alongside, it is a practical, central base with a clearly set-out pet policy.
Dogs are welcome for a fee of £35 per pet, per stay rather than per night, so the charge stays the same however long you book. Up to two dogs can share a room, and larger dogs are accepted up to 34 kg. A dog bowl and bed are provided, and the hotel lists a pet-sitting service. Pet-friendly rooms need reserving, so mention your dog when you book.
Guests who have stayed with pets describe a comfortable, well-looked-after stay in a walkable location, with a good bar, a supermarket next door and plenty of restaurants close by. Short walks along the River Avon are only a few minutes away.
Not every dog owner leaves happy. The pet charge strikes some as high compared with other hotels they have used, and complaints include a lingering bathroom smell in the room, slow check-in when reception was unstaffed, and limited space in the dining areas. The underground car park has a 1.9 metre height limit, worth knowing if you are arriving in a taller vehicle.
With a 4.2/5 paw rating, the DoubleTree suits dog owners who want a central city hotel with a flat pet fee and room for a bigger dog, rather than a rural retreat with grounds of its own.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Flat £35 pet fee per stay
- Up to two dogs, up to 34 kg
- Dog bowl and bed provided
- Central Bath, walkable to the sights
- Pet fee feels steep to some owners
About this hotel
The DoubleTree by Hilton Bath is a four-star city hotel on Walcot Street in central Bath, a short walk from the Roman Baths, the abbey and the city's shops and restaurants. It offers full hotel service, a bar and restaurant, and basement parking, making it a comfortable and convenient base for exploring Bath on foot.
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Location
Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BJ
