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On the quayside of the Floating Harbour, The Bristol Hotel is 10 minutes' walk from Brunel's SS Great Britain. It has stylish rooms, free internet and a riverside restaurant. The light and airy rooms feature modern furniture and many have views across the harbour. They feature a flat-screen TV and beds have duck down duvets and crisp white linen. Bathrooms include power shower and designer toiletries. With huge floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning river views, the River Grille restaurant serves modern English cuisine including fresh local fish, Somerset beef and West Country cheeses. The elegant River Lounge offers light snacks, afternoon teas and a fine wine list. Guests can also visit Rick's, a glamorous cocktail bar which transports guests to a relaxed and exotic destination. Queens Square and the Arnolfini Gallery are both just 200 metres away. Castle Park and The Galleries shopping centre are 10 minutes’ walk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Bristol, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.7
High score for Bristol
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  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Just an all round good stay: the room felt comfortable, with a decent size desk area and also comfy arm chair. The heating system worked, and could actually open windows. Nice big windows and good view. Was possible to get some nice teas in the...
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The rooms are very comfortable lovely beds lovely toiletries… gorgeous breakfast area… And excellent position. The hotel itself in terms of architecture is an absolute eyesore and the quieter rooms face the ugly interior courtyard... however the...
  • Janice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was in a very good location and it was exceptionally well maintained. The staff were fantastic and nothing was too much trouble.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The River Grille
    • Cuisine
      Steakhouse

Facilities of The Bristol Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £16 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Finnish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Latvian
  • Polish
  • Swedish

House rules

The Bristol Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that extra beds are limited, and must be requested in advance.

Please note, a maximum of 9 rooms per booking are permitted.

When booking 10 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply

Dogs are allowed subject to availability and hotel terms and conditions. The hotel policy agreement must be signed prior to arrival.

Please note that the property can only allow dogs with a maximum weight of 15 kilos.

Please inform The Bristol Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Bristol Hotel

  • The Bristol Hotel is 150 yards from the centre of Bristol. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Bristol Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at The Bristol Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Check-in at The Bristol Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The Bristol Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The River Grille

  • The Bristol Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Cycling
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Pub crawls
    • Bike tours
    • Bingo
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/performance

  • Guests staying at The Bristol Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet