Hotel Accommodation in Somerset

Hotels in Bath

Bath is an historic county borough in Somerset. It is most famous for its Roman Baths, indicative of Roman occupation from 60-70 AD onwards, as well as its Georgian architecture, which is best expressed in such buildings as The Circus and The Royal Crescent. Other notable buildings include Bath Abbey. The city was granted World Heritage status in 1987. There is a goldmine of information about this unique city in the iknow-Somerset Tourist Information Pages on Bath.

There are loads of hotels in Bath to choose from, some of which are grandiose and luxurious, while others are simply quaint. One hotel in Bath, The Bloomfield House Hotel, is famous for its eco-friendly approach to hotel accommodation. But what is special about hotels in Bath?

A common theme that runs through most of the holiday accommodation in Bath is that of Georgian architecture: Georgian-style buildings use very strict symmetrical arrangements with evenly-spaced rectangular windows, a two room 'double cube'. Any prominent features are often embellished with decorative mouldings. The buildings are usually built with brick or stone, and so have a reddish, tanned or white coloration.

Bath hotels can cost anywhere from under £25 to over £45. Budget hotels in Bath should cost between £25 and £35 per person per night, but may not include breakfast or an ensuite room. If you want a breakfast and en-suite bedroom, you should have a look at 3, 4 or 5 star luxury hotels in Bath. They will cost at least £45 per person per night, but will include a breakfast, en-suite accommodation, and various other amenities: leisure facilities, hotel entertainment, swimming pools etc.

Weston-Super-Mare Hotels

Weston-Super-Mare is located in North Somerset. It is very typically a Victorian seaside holiday resort. One of the most famous pieces of architecture is the Grand Pier, which runs out across the beach. You can find more details about where to go and what to do in the iknow-Somerset Tourist Information Pages on Weston-Super-Mare.

Some of the hotels in Weston-Super-Mare reflect their 19th century origin, especially larger hotels such as The Royal Hotel. Yet soime of them are more contemporary. The typical cost of hotel accommodation is from under £25 to over £45, depending entirely on what class of hotel you require, and which amenities you want available to you. A cheap hotel in Weston-super-Mare would cost under £25 per person per night, and may include breakfast, but for this you will need to ask the hotel proprietor. Cheap hotels are usually very basic but provide the means for a good night's sleep. Budget hotels in Weston-Super-Mare are a little similar to their cheaper counterparts, but possibly provide more in the way of a better location or more amenities. These types of hotels would cost you between £25 and £35 per person per night. For maximum comfort, you would need to stay in a 3, 4 or 5 star luxury hotel in Weston-Super-Mare. The price will be around £45 per person per night, but for this you will receive a breakfast, full ensuite accommodation, and access to hotel leisure facilities, like a gym, swimming pool, spa, sauna etc.

Bristol Hotels

Bristol is the largest and most populous city in Somerset and the South West of England. It is a modern, thriving city with great shopping opportunities and a fantastic nightlife. There are also a number of cultural attractions (museums) around the city to look out for. You can find about these and more in the iknow-Somerset Tourist Information Pages on Bristol.

But what of the hotels in Bristol? There's a mixture of chain hotels (Premier Inns, Marriots and Ramadas) that offer quality budget to luxury accommodation in and around Bristol. There're also the independent Bristol hotels that offer a more personalised accommodation service. Both types are similar in price, but this of course depends on when you make a reservation for a hotel room. Cheap hotels in Bristol usually cost about £25 per person per room, but this would probably not include breakfast. Also, for this price, you shouldn't expect soap, shower gel or toothpaste to be provided. A budget hotel in Bristol would cost between £25 and £35, and again may not come with breakfast. For this price you may get a slightly better location (perhaps more central), but still quite similar to the cheaper counterpart. If you do require all the amenities and a good location, then you should look at either a 3, 4 or 5 star luxury Bristol hotel. For over £45 per night per person, you should get a breakfast and an en-suite hotel room, as well as other amenities such as access to leisure facilities: swimming pools, saunas, spas etc. A good example of a luxury hotel is the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel.

Bristol Airport Hotels

Bristol Airport hotels offer accommodation for those travelling either on long-haul flights, or wishing to stop over in Bristol for a business meeting, short trip or conference. There are a number of hotels near Bristol Airport, too. If you want to find out more about the airport: parking (cheap long-stay or short-stay), disabled access etc, have a look at the iknow-Somerset Tourist Information Pages on Bristol International Airport.

Hotels at Airports are often large hotel chains, such as the Premier Inn Bristol Airport or the Holiday Inn Bristol Airport. But you can find other hotels around Bristol Airport with accommodation that provides B&B bed and breakfast options. Take a look at the iknow-Somerset accommodation listings for more information on what hotels are available.

Hotels in Taunton

Taunton is located in West Somerset, and is one of the principal market towns in the county. Taunton's interesting mixture of historic architecture makes it a very worthwhile place to visit while on holiday. There is more in-depth information in the iknow-Somerset Tourist Information Pages on Taunton.

There are a good number of hotels in Taunton, and they all come in a range of different styles, from farmhouse accommodation in more rural parts of Taunton, to listed buildings and chain hotels. However, as in many other places, the prices differ depending on what you want out of a hotel. Budget hotels in Taunton cost between £25 and £35 per person per night, but may not come with a breakfast. This is especially true of the chain hotels that, while providing excellent quality budget accommodation, often do not include breakfast. If you require a hotel whose fee comes with a breakfast, an en-suite bedroom and access to various facilities, then you should look at the range of four or five star luxury hotels in Taunton. A room in a hotel like this would cost at £45 per person per night.

Hotel Accommodation -Somerset Hotels, Bath Hotels, Bristol Hotels

Luxury hotels and small boutique hotels are numerous in both Bristol and Bath. Luxury accommodation in Bristol can be found around the contemporary chic Harbourside area. In Bath you have your pick of luxury hotels and bed and breakfast in stunning Georgian town houses. Across the rest of Somerset you'll find luxury accommodation in rustic rural cottage hotels, 17th century country houses and thatched cottages particularly around Exmoor.

Somerset prides itself for its quality local produce and many luxury hotels in Somerset offer fantastic menus for both breakfast and dinner. With the beautiful Somerset countryside many of the luxury hotels outside Bath are in rural locations with spectacular views. Easy for taking walks and strolls or for more active outdoor pursuits, The rural luxury hotels are fully equipped with a range of facilities including spa baths, indoor swimming pools, hot tubs, games rooms. high quality restaurants, spa and beauty treatments.

The attention to detail in luxury hotels is stunning. Many of Somerset's historic luxury hotels have been refurbished in traditional style such as would have been enjoyed by Bath society in the Regency period. Others have injected a contemporary chic to historic buildings. All are sure to help you relax in sumptuous style for that romantic break or pampering holiday.

Somerset Hotels - Hotel Grading Somerset

Most hotels in Somerset are graded by Visit Britain, and awarded from one to five stars. Somerset accommodation types are graded using the Star system. This is a system uses a simple five star grading rank. If from the start an accommodation, including Somerset hotels, scores less than 60 percent on assessment then they will not be graded. That means even a one star hotel has scored over 60 percent!

Quality assessment is based on exterior appearance, comfort and quality, interior décor, service and welcoming ambience and fashion, i.e. Contemporary or traditional. A one star grading represents an Acceptable standard, with cleanliness guaranteed. Two stars signifies the accommodation is of a good all round standard whilst three stars signifies the accommodation is of a very good standard, with attention to detail in all areas of decor, cleanliness and service. Four stars is moving towards the luxury accommodation scale, signifying an excellent all round standard with high quality materials and food plus friendly service and welcome. Finally, five stars signifies the accommodation is exceptions, with luxury standards, superb presentation and ambience, excellent food in five star hotels and outstanding service.

Other grading schemes operate in Somerset including the Welcome Schemes which complement the 1 to 5 star quality ratings. The Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) award businesses with bronze, silver and gold symbols to signify that the accommodation is making sustainable and environmental efforts in running an environmentally friendly business. You'll find many bed and breakfast accommodation in Somerset being much more environmentally aware than other parts of the country. In fact the GTBS is running across the whole of the South West of England now.