Empire Hotel, Bath, Victorian hotel in Bath, England
The Empire Hotel is a six-story structure with an octagonal corner tower, displaying eight bays toward Orange Grove and nine bays facing the River Avon. The Grade II listed building now contains 43 residential apartments with ground-floor restaurant spaces.
Major Charles Edward Davis designed this building in 1901 as a notable contribution to Bath's architecture. The designer went on to serve as the city's architect, solidifying the importance of this early commission to his career.
The roofline displays three distinct miniature buildings symbolizing different social ranks: a castle, a house, and a cottage standing side by side. This playful design choice reflects the diverse community that inhabited Bath's neighborhoods during its peak.
The building sits near Bath Abbey and Pulteney Bridge within easy walking distance of the town center's main attractions. Its central location provides straightforward access without requiring transportation from most visitor accommodations.
During World War II, the Royal Navy converted the building into a major postal sorting facility for naval correspondence. This military operation continued in the space for several decades after the war ended.
Location: Bath and North East Somerset
GPS coordinates: 51.38220,-2.35778
Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:05
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