The Francis Hotel: an oasis of calm in Bath

Bath's Francis Hotel is a tourist destination in its own right, says Nicole Garcia Merida.

The Francis Hotel: homey with vibrant decor
(Image credit: © Marc BERTRAND)

Legend has it that the hot springs of Bath were discovered by a prince after he was exiled from his kingdom due to an incurable skin disease. After weeks of wandering the countryside, it took a single dip in the thermal baths' magical waters to restore him to his former glory. He travelled back to his kingdom, where he became King of the Britons, and later returned to the springs to found the city of Bath.

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Nic studied for a BA in journalism at Cardiff University, and has an MA in magazine journalism from City University. She has previously worked for MoneyWeek.