Located near a train station, The Black Fox is a great choice for a stay in Bath. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
The Black Fox 47 St James Parade, Bath, England, BA1 1UQ
What's nearby
Thermae Bath Spa - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Roman Baths - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bath Abbey - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Theatre Royal Bath - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bath Christmas Market - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 45 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 115 min drive
Bath Spa Station - 6 min walk
Bath (QQX-Bath Spa Train Station) - 6 min walk
Oldfield Park Station - 20 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min walk
The Cork - 1 min walk
The Pump Room - 3 min walk
Caffè Nero - 2 min walk
The Grapes - 2 min walk
About this property
The Black Fox
Located near a train station, The Black Fox is a great choice for a stay in Bath. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Offsite parking within 328 ft (GBP 15.00 per day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16 for adults and GBP 16 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 15.00 per day (328 ft away)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Does The Black Fox offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Black Fox does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Black Fox?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Black Fox?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The Black Fox?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Black Fox like?
The Black Fox is in Bath City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from Bath Spa Station and 2 minutes' walk from Roman Baths. Travelers recommend the inn for its walkable location.
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Reviews
The Black Fox Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
10
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, and fantastic by multiple guests. (75 reviews)
The restaurant served excellent food and drinks with a wide variety of options. (17 reviews)
The property features a huge and comfortable bathtub. (3 reviews)
Great location, clean room, breakfast was really good,
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2026
Loved the room and breakfast. The staff was so sweet!
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2025
Perfect location, tasteful rooms and excellent breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2026
Great location. Highly recommend the Black Fox and Bath. What a gem.
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8/10 Very good
Dec 1, 2025
Room was excellent breakfast good
Value for money stay
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2025
Great room & with an excellent breakfast included.
It was a fab location to explore the city.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2026
A great room at the top of this splendid old inn, very clean and comfortable, the check in and communication was excellent, also the included breakfast was very tasty.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2026
Great value. Plain bur very comfortable large bedroom with lovely bathroom. Staff very pleasant and an excellent breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2026
The Black Fox was a great spot conveniently located near all of the attractions that Bath had to offer in walking distance. There was also an amazing bar restaurant in the lobby that made meals so easy. Loved it.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
Fabulous stay
Loved this hotel , small and very friendly, great ale on tap , great location too
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2026
Clean room at perfect temperature.Friendlt, fast check in Excellent breakfast.
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8/10 Very good
Feb 19, 2024
Good value, excellent position, friendly staff, good breakfast choices
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8/10 Very good
Mar 13, 2026
Well located and comfortable. Breakfast was great.
Stairs to rooms so travel light. No parking so you'll need paid parking which can be expensive
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2024
Third time here and still as good as the first time, comfy beds, clean, good breakfast, great coffee, excellent location
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2024
Great location & value for a last minute get away x
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
What a fun place to stay! Spacious room and excellent breakfast included!
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8/10 Very good
Oct 27, 2023
Excellent location close to all areas of interest.
Quaint clean hotel with great staff.
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2024
Lovely little room, very comfy bed. Great location,gorgeous breakfast would definately recommend
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2023
Super friendly staff and a lovely comfortable room
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
Loved it here - really well located within the city centre and easy to walk around the city from. Great breakfast too!
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2024
A lovely clean room in a fantastic location. Great breakfast too
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2023
Loved that it was clean and had an amazing breakfast selection.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2024
Close to all shopping and sites to see
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2023
So close to all the attractions, lots of restaurants and bus/train stations
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2024
We loved the big room with the bath tub. Staff was very kind and the breakfast was great. Very walkable to all the sights.