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The Bristol Hotel

4.0 star property

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2 bars/lounges
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2 bars/lounges
2 bars/lounges
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Prince Street, Bristol, England, BS1 4QF
  • Place, Queen Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabot Circus Shopping Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(93 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Bristol

The Bristol Hotel is in the heart of Bristol, within a 10-minute walk of Queen Square and University of Bristol. .This hotel is 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Thermae Bath Spa and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old Vic Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Queen Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bristol Hippodrome Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St Nicholas Market - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Bristol - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Bristol Temple Meads Station - 15 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Za Za Bazaar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Arnolfini - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Watershed Café & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Bristol Hotel

The Bristol Hotel offers 187 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Bristol hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 187 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. This hotel also features a television in a common area and a ballroom.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, The River Grille, for dinner. Dining is also available at the 2 coffee shops/cafes, and 24-hour room service is provided. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
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).
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (GBP 19 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 18 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Shore Cafe Bar
  • The River Grille
  • The River Lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 19.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Bristol Hotel
Hotel Bristol
The Bristol Hotel Hotel
The Bristol Hotel Bristol
The Bristol Hotel Hotel Bristol

The Bristol Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 684 out of 1041 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1041 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1041 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1041 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1041 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms where spotless and lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very polite staff, easy check-in and very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great welcome on reception. Early check in. Very clean and comfortable with many extras spacious room. Bath and shower. Decorated to a high standard. Plenty of choice for breakfast. Quiet room. Very polite staff I couldn’t fault anything. I will be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely on check in. Room was great but we did miss a fridge which is always handy. Clean and tidy room with comfortable bed and pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Himanshu

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only one night stay but excellent hotel with great restaurant and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room with amazing view of riverside. Staff always helpful, breakfast outstanding and overall hotel was very well presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff - nothing was a problem, great location. They even lent me a brolley when it was raining. Def stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ijeoma

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, polite staff, lovely food
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly , and efficient .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and sensible features
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Carys

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff were friendly. However the room smelt too much of detergent and because of the location it was quite noisy from the nearby bars until the early hours of Sunday morning
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025