Are slipper baths comfortable?

[AmicableHonest]

Just back from a hotel stay where I tried, once again, to soak in the bath, only to get out after ten minutes because it was uncomfortable and hurt my back. I don't have a bath at home but hope to move soon and have a bathroom big enough for a separate bath and shower. Don't want to get a bath I'll never use so what style is actually comfortable to be in?

Yes. Mine is.

Honestly, just get a regular bath that is comfortable, doesn't spill water everywhere, has a shelf for drinks, shampoo etc, is easy to clean, doesn't leave your shoulders, knees etc exposed and retains heat. Function over fashion everytime. A free standing bath would make me want to knock money off a house sale price, due to the cost of getting rid of it.

@SilentHedges are slipper baths not practical then? I've never tried one.

Go to a bathroom supplier and sit in the baths. It's the best way to work out which baths are comfortable to sit in. I would never buy a bath I hadn't tried out beforehand.

They're not for me personally. I had my bathroom refitted 18 months ago and was in a position to have what I thought was my dream free standing I bath. I likely watched too many Cadbury Flake adverts when I was younger. The negatives far out weigh the positives, which seem amount to "they look nice". As the previous poster said, try a few out, but do think about the practicalities. There's lots of Mumsnet posts on this topic. If you do a search, you'll find many more views. Good luck!