The Queensberry Hotel, Bath

This is an ideal location for a long weekend in historic Bath. The famous Roman Baths are a ten-minute walk, whilst in five minutes you can reach the Royal Crescent, Assembly Rooms, Circus, Fashion Museum and Museum of East Asian Art.

You're walking distance from the city's main sights yet tucked away on a smart residential street.

By car: From London, the drive is 2 hours and 30 minutes. From Bristol, the drive is 36 minutes.

By train: From Paddington, the train takes around 1 hours and 20 minutes. From Bristol, the train journey takes half an hour. It's a 16-minute walk to the hotel, or 8 minutes in a taxi. Book trains to Bath.

The Queensberry exudes a distinctive charm, incorporating playful design elements like the tongue-in-cheek rendition of the Queensberry Rules in the bar (number eight advises guests to remove motorcycle helmets before drinking). Yet, it maintains an air of refined elegance befitting its luxury hotel status.

The well-dressed staff are endearing and helpful and this four-star establishment exudes a five-star atmosphere, with the only notable omissions being a swimming pool and gym, though there is the Thermae Spa to relax in.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Family rooms
• Room service
• Parking
• Free Wi-Fi

Each room and suite at The Queensberry boasts unique décor while following the hotel's chic and playful design concept. Spaces are lavishly furnished with thoughtful amenities like DAB radios with Bluetooth compatibility that allow you to stream music from your smartphone or tablet.

Room types: Club, Classic, Superior, Deluxe, Junior Suite, and Four Poster Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with White Company toiletries, TV and radio, free Wi-Fi

Renowned for its high quality, The Olive Tree is located in The Queensberry's basement. Head Chef Chris Cleghorn, mentored by esteemed chefs like Heston Blumenthal, Michael Caines and Adam Simmonds, has earned the restaurant Bath's sole Michelin star. We loved the unexpectedly successful combination of dark chocolate mousse with yoghurt sorbet and sliced olives in oil for dessert.

The Olive Tree: Classic flavours, seasonal ingredients, modern techniques. Bath's only Michelin starred restaurant. Open 12.30pm-1.30pm Friday-Sunday and 6pm-9pm Tuesday-Sunday.