With a stay at The Bristol Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Bristol, just a 5-minute walk from Bristol Hippodrome Theatre and 9 minutes by foot from University of Bristol. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Thermae Bath Spa.
What's nearby
Queen Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Old Vic Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
University of Bristol - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Bristol Temple Meads Station - 15 min walk
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Za Za Bazaar - 2 min walk
Watershed Café & Bar - 4 min walk
Shakespeare Tavern - 1 min walk
No.1 Harbourside - 4 min walk
The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer - 4 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 transportation
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Self parking on site (GBP 19 per day)
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 center
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
Elevator
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
Smoking not allowed
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
Property 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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 697 out of 1057 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1057 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1057 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1057 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1057 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Gj
Jan 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
One of our Bristol favourites. Super staff all round. Bed Room one of the best in Bristol, bathroom sadly cramped. Ask for a high floor overlooking the harbour.
Gj
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen
Traveled with family
Jan 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, well provisioned with drinks and biscuits. Good quality bathroom products. Bathroom was very bijou! Only thing that was a little disappointing but everything else was superb.
Staff were so helpful and friendly- lovely choices on bar food
Karen
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah
Traveled with family
Jan 4, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were really fantastic from the moment we walked in to leaving. It was my daughter’s birthday and they really made a fuss of her. The rooms were immaculate and the extras of water, shower products and dressing gowns were great .
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Simon
Jan 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were brilliant, welcomes drinks, rooms and breakfast were so good.
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
Kate
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Karen
Dec 8, 2025
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.