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The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Property class: 3.5

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A spacious living area with a grand piano, comfortable seating, and large windows providing natural light.
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The exterior of The Bristol hotel with a modern facade, large glass windows, and a prominent entrance.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.
A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a plaid armchair, a small table with a lamp, a TV on a wooden stand, and a city view through large windows.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $175
$151 nightly
$175 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11

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1055 1st Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, San Diego Civic Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a plaid armchair, a small table, and a city view through large windows.

Room, 1 King Bed (Cool)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large TV, two beds, a blue armchair, and a city view.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed (Fab)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(82 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Primo)

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a small table.

Room, 1 King Bed (Primo)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large TV, two beds, a sofa, and a view of city buildings.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Primo)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the cityscape.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Primo)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, Accessible

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and decorative pillows. There is a nightstand with a lamp between the beds.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

A stay at The Bristol Hotel San Diego places you in the heart of San Diego, within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego. .This boutique hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Balboa Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Waterfront Park.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Civic Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Balboa Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Seaport Village - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Civic Center Station - 2 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 7 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cava - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grant Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zzan Sushi & Soju - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

The Bristol Hotel San Diego offers 114 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 114 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Bristol Hotel San Diego.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 5005 square feet (465 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 42 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 5,005 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during February, March, April, May, June, and July:
  • One of the dining venues
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge

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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 42 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Bristol Hotel San Diego
Bristol San Diego
Hotel Bristol
The Bristol Diego Diego
Bristol Hotel San Diego
Bristol Hotel A Greystone Hotel
The Bristol Hotel San Diego Hotel
The Bristol Hotel San Diego San Diego
The Bristol Hotel San Diego Hotel San Diego

The Bristol Hotel San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 950 out of 1606 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1606 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1606 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1606 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 1606 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bright clean rooms, easy valet parking, friendly staff, great value!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, clean room, have stayed here 6 times now and will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious rooms, friendly staff, easy check in and check out. Location convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice helpful staff love how modern it looked.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best I have stayed in. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it all!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, great location, great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was conveniently located near the port and many restaurants and bars
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was really good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly. The lobby is being remodeled but didn't interfere with anything. Great staff. We would definitely stay at Bristol Hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cant thanks the staff enough, they made our ten year anniversary feel spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Traveled with 2 kids, the rooms are a little small otherwise, it was ok. Location was awesome, everything is walking distance. Valet staff was great, they were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptional and the location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grat customer service and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Parag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They need to have breakfast making things simpler and more competitive. Else all good specially location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angelica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice! Clean room, very friendly and helpful staff. Amenities included a mini fridge and coffee maker. AC was great and no problems with hot running water in the shower. Only thing was that we had to pay parking 42$ overnight.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jose E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located. Property was being remodeled during trip
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Demi Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Valet was affordable, offered late check out which is ideal
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel friendly staff excellent location downtown
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great , would stay again. Staff was very nice and valet staff was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Almog

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to everything, very walkable. Parking attendants very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026