Nestling in the heart of historic Bath stands Pratt's Hotel. Ideally situated for guests wishing to explore this magical city. Pratt's prides itself on its warm and friendly welcome.The hotel has been part of the city's heritage for more than two centuries itself, hosting such guests as Sir Walter Scott and Dame Peggy Ashcroft, and has a comfortable traditional elegance and style. Built from the famous Bath honey-coloured stone by one of the city's most famous architects, John Wood the Elder, in 1743, it was originally five town houses. As early as 1791 two of these were being used as boarding houses. Some of the famous occupants included Sir Walter Scott, William Wilberforce and Dame Peggy AshcroftMrs Frederick Pratt bought the boarding house at No 5 in 1910 and by 1917 the property was registered as Pratt's Hotel. The building itself has many interesting features including a bowed landing on the staircase, designed to enable the 'Chairmen' to take clients back to their rooms in Sedan Chairs following their treatments in the city's famous spa baths.