Apex City of Bath Hotel

You're walking up James Street West and suddenly there's this contemporary hotel that actually feels like it belongs in Bath rather than fighting the Georgian terraces. The Apex has that rare thing: it's modern without being jarring, sleek without being cold. Inside, there's a rooftop pool with city views (genuinely brilliant on a clear day), a spa that does proper treatments, and a restaurant that takes itself seriously without being pretentious. The rooms are spacious and well-finished, the kind of place where you actually want to spread out. Whether you're staying overnight or just popping in for a spa day or dinner, it slots into Bath life naturally.