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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Bristol, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
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Sarah
Australia Australia
Great location, bar and staff. Room clean and well equipped. Huge TV. Got free upgrade.
T
United States United States
Location couldn’t be better. Friendly attentive staff, very nice rooms. Excellent restaurant
Kristine
United States United States
Good location for the lively dock area. Parking garage on site (£19). Comfortable room for one night.
Gold
United States United States
I love where it's situated. The staff were wonderful, very clean, they did give me the room overlooking the harbor side. But the room was much smaller this time than last time..
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location and facilities were both excellent for a stay in Bristol close to amenities, shops and canal with a superb restaurant and canal view
Jacqueline
United States United States
Location was excellent for exploring the city. The breakfast buffet had a great variety of hot and cold options. The bed and pillows were super comfy. We would stay here again!
Julvy
Spain Spain
The staff is very nice and helpful, especially Pablo. Thank you, Pablo, for making me feel at home. The location is convenient and walkable to all city attractions.
Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very efficient and polite check-in, nice rooms which were clean and quiet.
Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
This hotel is very clean and friendly. It is also in a great location for us.
Evans
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The hotel is in a very central location just minutes from the harbour side and the Bristol Hippodrome as well a short walk from Cabot Circus. The hotel was spotlessly clean and staff were very friendly and accommodating. The room and bathroom...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The River Grille
  • Cuisine
    Steakhouse

Amenities of The Bristol Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Bristol Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-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.

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