We booked this hotel only 2 days in advance so I was happy find an open room and was willing to pay a little more. However, it looks like £75 per night is the standard for a double room at this hotel which is not reflected in Roban's comfort or service. For £75 I would expect:

* A private bathroom
* Basic toiletries (soap, shampoo)
* Breakfast (at least a small Continental)
* Something classier than a plain square room in a square boxy house.

For £75 I would not expect:

* To be scolded for arriving at the registration desk too early (we arrived at 11:30 and we were told we should have come after 3pm)
* To have a knock on our door 5min prior to the checkout time asking if we were leaving soon.

I think I would have been satisfied with my stay at the Roban if the price had been closer to £40/night.

If there are cheaper monthly/weekly rates, then this house might be good for longer stays since it has access to a kitchen.

Also note that it is a 5min walk from the heart of Bath which is good if you want to escape the throngs of tourists at night, but bad if you want to have easy access.

This property is overpriced and very disappointing. We stayed in the annexe which is basically a house with locks on the bedroom doors. The walls were paper-thin and we were woken by the couple next door turning the key in their lock and by the floorboards above the bed creaking as the manager moved about his room.

Despite stating the premises are strictly non-smoking, our room reeked of cigarette smoke. We had to pay an extra £5 to store our luggage elsewhere in town as they would not look after luggage before or after the strict check in/out (3pm/10am).
We paid £95 for a room with no breakfast included and a bathroom shared with two other rooms – this is very poor value for money. We would never stay again and would strongly advise others not to stay unless they enjoy being ripped off.

I wrote to the owner to voice my disappointment and she was dismissive of my points stating that Sept is the busiest month and that we'd do well to find a better deal elsewhere - I think not!

From a tripadvisor member, London

Having returned from a week's break in Bath, I'd like to record a commendation to the Guest-House where I stayed, Roban House. This is run by a tireless and cheerful couple, Rob and Anna.
Complimentary breakfast every morning.The room, with fridge, was comfortable and noise-free despite the nearness of the station. All in all I judged it a good choice and may well return at some time.

I stayed at Rob's and Anna's house for a week. They were very friendly, made me feel like at home. The accommodation was very clean and tidy. Anna and Rob gave me useful advice about local attractions and places to visit. Very good service, if I ever go back, I will stay at the same place.