Southernhay House Hotel
Close to the cathedral on the distinguished Southernhay, this graceful Georgian hotel with a secluded garden was once the home of an East India Company merchant, so its spacious, elegantly furnished guest rooms are named for wares (Silk, Cotton, Ivory, Spice, Opium, etc.) that made the company's fortune. Public areas have the atmosphere of an intimate club, and the whole hotel has an understated, boutiquey feel. There's a good selection of modern European dishes on the menu in the airy restaurant, and there are also snacks available in the bar along with an impressive list of cocktails. There's no on-site parking, but there are plenty of public spaces nearby.
