The Bristol Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Bristol Hippodrome Theatre and University of Bristol. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at The River Grille, which serves breakfast and dinner. This eco-certified hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Cabot Circus Shopping Centre. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.
Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Clifton Suspension Bridge - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 22 min drive
Bristol Temple Meads Station - 15 min walk
Bristol (TPB-Bristol Temple Meads Train Station) - 15 min walk
Bedminster Station - 19 min walk
Restaurants
V-Shed (Wetherspoon) - 2 min walk
Za Za Bazaar - 2 min walk
Arnolfini - 2 min walk
No.1 Harbourside
Subway
About this property
The Bristol Hotel
The Bristol Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Bristol Hippodrome Theatre and University of Bristol. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at The River Grille, which serves breakfast and dinner. This eco-certified hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Cabot Circus Shopping Centre. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
187 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite self parking (GBP 18.00 per day)
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
2 bars/lounges
2 coffee shops
Restaurant
24-hour room service
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Fitness center
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Raised toilet seat
Low-height counter/sink
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Special features
Dining
The River Grille - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The River Lounge - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Shore Cafe Bar - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18 per person
Parking
Self parking costs GBP 18.00 per day
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard
Also known as
Bristol Hotel
Hotel Bristol
The Bristol Hotel Hotel
The Bristol Hotel Bristol
The Bristol Hotel Hotel Bristol
Frequently asked questions
Does The Bristol Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Bristol Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Bristol Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Bristol Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 18.00 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bristol Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Bristol Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like 2 bars and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near The Bristol Hotel?
Yes, The River Grille offers alfresco dining and British cuisine.
What's the area around The Bristol Hotel like?
The Bristol Hotel is located on the waterfront in Bristol City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Bristol Hippodrome Theatre and 9 minutes' walk from University of Bristol. Our travelers say the local area is very central.
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Reviews
The Bristol Hotel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
10
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.8
Eco-friendliness
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was good quality with a wide variety of food and excellent service. (42 reviews)
Parking was convenient, easily accessible, and often included in the property's location. (26 reviews)
The property's restaurant and bar were superb, with a great location near many dining options. (6 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2025
Had a lovely couples weekend away at The Bristol Hotel, bed so comfy, walking distance to everything.
Would definitely return
Samantha
Samantha, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
A lovely place to stay.
Very nice and clean hotel. Good deal with parking next door. You can park on the floor you are staying on.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
City break.
Excellent location, clean and very tidy . Great service and friendly staff. Definitely would recommend The Bristol Hotel.
Mr Claudio
Mr Claudio, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2025
Another Excellent stay at The Bristol Hotel
It was an excellent stay at the hotel. The staff are brilliant - so knowledgeable, helpful and polite - including catering, reception and domestic. Breakfast was superb. Loved the room and especially the location. It's why we always stay at The Bristol Hotel when in the city.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 11, 2025
Amazing Stay.
Fortune
Fortune, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 4, 2025
Really central, lovely staff, very comfortable
Ciara
Ciara, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 31, 2025
Superb staff
Very well situated, easy parking available. The staff went over and beyond expectations.
P R B
P R B, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 28, 2025
Nice decor. Excellent location for central Bristol. A little noisy at night so take ear plugs.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2025
Great Hotel
Everything good. Staff very nice, friendly and welcoming. The room was lovely with a great view. Location of the hotel was great being only a short walk to the harbour side and all bars and restaurants. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
Hotel is in a great location. Within walking distance to Hippodrome and bars. The bar in the hotel is quiet and a lady playing the piano was a bonus as it was so relaxing.
Our room overlooked the river, the only downside was the bars the otherside of the river did not close until after 2am so you could here the music.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2025
Great location, good hotel
Great location (right on water, centre of town, opposite harbourside), good breakfast/dinner/bar on-site. Building & common parts slightly tired - but more than made up for by overall package. Probably my favourite hotel in Bristol having stayed in most!
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
Lovely stay, good location. Excellent facilities and friendly staff.
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 17, 2025
Very good but gym hours limited
Very comfortable and excellent food. Gym opening hours limited - only open 7am to 8 pm so difficult to have a gym session before business meetings
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 15, 2025
Great hotel, good location but noisy bars nearby
The Hotel was lovely, great location in many ways. Just be aware it backs on to the water with lots of bars. We stayed on the Saturday when the students went back to Uni and it was very busy and noisy until 4am. This may have been worse than normal with the students go back.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2025
Weekend in Bristol
Had a lovely stay at The Bristol in Bristol city centre .Lovely hotel in walking distance to city centre & docks area .
Lots of bars & restaurants to explore.
VANESSA
VANESSA, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 4, 2025
little small
room is a little small and feels like it needs an update but clean and comfy bed and good location
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 15, 2025
BristolHotel
Good central hotel, bed comfortable but room loud from road noise and taxi rank outside. AC unit randomly came on and also very loud. Shower over bath was slippery and no extra mat had been provided.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 23, 2025
Bad location for peaceful stay
Location at first would seem ideal until you actually need to get to sleep and the bars nearby don’t stop pumping out loud music until 3am on a mid week night. Handy free parking.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 6, 2025
Nice view, room was comfy and had everything we needed
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2025
Our ‘ go to ‘ hotel when down in Bristol
Can’t fault it .
10/10
DEREK
DEREK, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Hotel and bedroom were lovely. Staff on Reception were exceptional.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2025
Properly run hotel
Very good properly run hotel - front desk staff who are friendly and helpful and know their stuff. Lovely architecture - if you like the sixties. Big comfortable room - no air-conditioning so got a bit hot but 5 stars other than that.
Betty
Betty, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 13, 2025
Good hotel and good location
Lovely hotel and very friendly staff. Room was quite small and air conditioning was very noisy. The bed had feather pillows which I find very uncomfortable. Overall though, a good hotel with good amenities in a good location. Would definitely stay here again
Lynda
Lynda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
Excellent stopping point
We stayed at the Bristol Hotel when going to a concert in Bath.
It’s within say walking distance of the train station, and the surrounding area is pleasant.
The hotel was comfortable and check in and out were easy.
Would recommend.
Dominic
Dominic, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2025
Upgrade is worth it
Loved the upgrade when my TV wasn't working, thanks for taking care of me and making sure I had everything I needed for a restful stay.