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The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is a hotel destination wedding venue in Bath, United Kingdom, hosting 120 at dinner.

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

BathEngland, United Kingdom

Set in a Grade I historic building in Bath with private gardens, The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa holds 45 bedrooms across nine room types, from Classic Doubles to Luxury Suites sleeping up to four.

Guests
120 at dinner
Rooms
45 rooms
Exclusive use
From £25,000a night
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
BRSabout 40 min by car

About the venue

Set in a Grade I historic building in Bath with private gardens, The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa holds 45 bedrooms across nine room types, from Classic Doubles to Luxury Suites sleeping up to four.

Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, the venue seats 90 for a ceremony and 120 for a seated dinner, with indoor and outdoor options for both the ceremony and reception.

In-house catering, an on-site bar, a pool, parking and an on-site coordinator are all part of the offering, and full buyout is available from GBP 25,000 including rooms and breakfast (catering and drinks are charged separately).

Bristol Airport (BRS) is roughly a 40-minute transfer away.

  • 45 bedrooms across nine room types, with suites sleeping up to 4
  • Seats 90 for a ceremony and 120 for a seated dinner; 100 standing
  • Legal ceremonies permitted on site, indoors or outdoors
  • Buyout from GBP 25,000 including rooms and breakfast, though buyout is not required

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
120 guests
Standing reception
100 guests
Ceremony, seated
90 guests

Staying over

Rooms
45 rooms
Room types
9 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No
Pets
Yes
Children
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
BRS, 40 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

Can we hold a legally recognised ceremony at the hotel?
Yes. The venue is licensed for legal ceremonies on site, and ceremonies can be held outdoors as well as indoors.
What does the buyout cost and what is included?
Buyout starts at GBP 25,000 and includes rooms and breakfast. Catering and drinks are not included. Full pricing is set out in the 2026-2027 weddings and private celebrations price list on the hotel website.
Do we have to book the whole hotel?
No. Buyout is available but not required, and exclusive use is not mandatory.
How many guests can you seat?
The venue seats 90 for a ceremony and 120 for a seated dinner, with capacity for 100 standing.
How do guests get there, and can they bring children or pets?
The nearest airport is Bristol (BRS), about a 40-minute transfer. Parking is available on site, and both children and pets are welcome.

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Sources and booking notes

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 120 guests

    “We are able to accommodate a marquee on the lawn to seat up to 120 guests for a wedding breakfast when exclusive use of the hotel is taken.”
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  • Standing reception: 100 guests

    “With a capacity of up to 100 standing, 70 on round tables, and 70 for ceremonies, tailor your wedding menu to reflect your unique tastes.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 90 guests

    “The Wedding & Garden Villa Licensed for weddings and accommodating up to 90 guests in our acre of private gardens, our romantic Walled Garden creates an idyllic and intimate setting for your ceremony.”
    Read the source for ceremony, seated

  • Rooms: 45 rooms

    “All 45 Rooms and Suites, Montagu's Mews Restaurant & Bar, The Spa & Bath House and the one acre of private gardens are available for your exclusive use, along with 24-hour room service, concierge service and valet parking for your guests.”
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  • Room types: 9 listed

    “Classic Double Room”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “Yes, the hotel can be hired on an exclusive-use basis for weddings, parties and corporate events.”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “Every chapter of your love story deserves an extraordinary setting — whether you're planning a proposal, an elopement, an elegant, on trend micro wedding for up to 30 guests, or a full-scale celebration.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “The Library can accommodate up to 20 guests for a civil ceremony or drinks reception and 14 for a wedding breakfast.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “The Wedding Garden can accommodate up to 30 guests for a civil ceremony or drinks reception.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Our Executive Head Chef, Martin Blake will create a personalised wedding breakfast menu to ensure that all of your favourite dishes are included while our knowledgeable Head Sommelier, Leonardo Ribeiro can guide you through our wine selection, all hand picked from around the world.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Montagu's Mews Restaurant & Bar can accommodate up to 50 guests for a civil ceremony, drinks reception or wedding breakfast.”
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  • Price: From £25,000 for the whole property, per night

    “Exclusive Use from £25,000”
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  • Included: Rooms and breakfast

    “Includes 44 bedrooms and suites, full English breakfast for residential guests, exclusive use of the spa facilities (treatments are charged as taken), gardens and all public spaces and valet parking for 17 cars.”
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  • Not included: Catering and drinks

    “A minimum spend for food and beverage applies.”
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  • Exclusive use required: No

    “Every chapter of your love story deserves an extraordinary setting — whether you're planning a proposal, an elopement, an elegant, on trend micro wedding for up to 30 guests, or a full-scale celebration.”
    Read the source for exclusive use required

  • Pets: Yes

    “At The RCH, we are delighted to welcome the whole family and that includes your feline and canine family members too!”
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  • Children: Yes

    “The Royal Crescent welcomes younger guests.”
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  • Nearest airport: BRS, 40 min by car

    “BRS”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Includes 44 bedrooms and suites, full English breakfast for residential guests, exclusive use of the spa facilities (treatments are charged as taken), gardens and all public spaces and valet parking for 17 cars.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “The hotel’s entrance, restaurant, bar and drawing rooms are wheelchair accessible.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “With three beautifully licensed wedding rooms, The Mansion House offers the perfect setting for your special day.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Following your nuptials, continue your celebration outdoors with an outdoor reception.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Book a rejuvenating treatment in The Spa & Bath House or simply float around in the Relaxation Pool.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “With timeless Georgian architecture, secluded gardens and five-red-star service, we offer a truly exceptional backdrop for your wedding journey.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “With timeless Georgian architecture, secluded gardens and five-red-star service, we offer a truly exceptional backdrop for your wedding journey.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Includes an experienced member of our events team to oversee your special day, your chosen ceremony room and use of the hotel and gardens for your photographs.”
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