The Bristol Hotel
The Bristol Hotel
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On the quayside of the Floating Harbor, 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 harbor. 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 656 feet away. Castle Park and The Galleries shopping center are 10 minutes’ walk.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Kim
United Kingdom“It was a warm welcoming hotel.. lovely room, bedding felt luxurious .. bathroom a little compact.. very central..no complaints.. staff very nice 😊”
Darren United Kingdom“Excellent location. The buffet breakfast with the waterside restaurant was superb. Super friendly helpful staff. We had a room upgrade without asking which was a kind gesture.”
Jake United Kingdom“Very clean and tidy, smelt amazing when we walked in, staff were very friendly and we even got upgraded with our room due to it being my 30th birthday! And we had a nice bottle of Prosecco left for us and some treats. Had a great stay with a great...”
Maryann
United States of America“The breakfast was delicious and the view delightful.”- Ian
Ireland“Staff were excellent, room and bar were also great” 
Ike United Kingdom“We had a pianist that played while we ate our breakfast , a really great buffet & the girls were so helpful & kind. Great location on the water too”
Travelingcat United States of America“The hotel provided me with an upgraded accommodation, a more spacious queen bedroom with an elevated view. The establishment exuded a classical ambiance, which was also reflected in the design of the room. While I did not have the opportunity to...”- Jerome United States of America“The staff was great towards my sister-in-law and she loves the comfort of her room”
Suzan United States of America“Helpful staff. Excellent location nice amenities.”
Murray United Kingdom“Immediately the impact of great style of hotel interior ,warming welcome by front desk staff plus the hotel car park was very easy accessible from our hotel floor level ,”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- The River Grille
- CuisineSteakhouse
Amenities of The Bristol HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- BingoAdditional chargeOff-site
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Live music/PerformanceAdditional chargeOff-site
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Stand-up comedyAdditional chargeOff-site
- Bar crawls
- Temporary art galleriesOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £16 per day.
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
Spa
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Finnish
- French
- Italian
- Latvian
- Polish
- Swedish
House rulesThe Bristol Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please note that extra beds and cots are limited and must be requested in advance.
When booking groups, 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
FAQs about The Bristol Hotel
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Room options at The Bristol Hotel include:
- Double
- Suite
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The Bristol Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- The River Grille
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The prices at The Bristol Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at The Bristol Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Buffet
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The Bristol Hotel is 500 feet from the center of Bristol. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at The Bristol Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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The Bristol Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Cycling
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Stand-up comedy
- Temporary art galleries
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Bar crawls
- Bike tours
- Bingo
- Walking tours
- Live music/Performance
