The Bristol
Prince Street, Bristol BS1 4QF England
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#6 of 47 hotels in Bristol
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4.8
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4.6
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4.5
Value
4.2
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Welcome to The Bristol! Anyone spending any length of time in Bristol is likely to come across our iconic building. Enviably situated on the quayside of the Floating Harbour, this luxury Bristol hotel is surrounded by the best of Bristol's Old City and maritime history: from the Bristol Old Vic and the beautifully restored Queens Square, to the Bristol Cathedral, and The Hippodrome. The Arnolfini, Bristol's celebrated contemporary arts centre, is right next door, and we're just a short walk from We The Curious and The Aquarium. Those who choose to stay with us are not only afforded those high standards of service associated with The Doyle Collection: they also get to experience our excellent location, unrivalled overnight car park rates of just £12 (at the adjacent NCP); the fresh, modern luxury of our bedrooms, and the chic dining experience and harbourside ambience of The River Grille and Shore Café Bar. Make sure you are among those who choose The Bristol, the finest Bristol Hotel!
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Property amenities
Paid public parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
24-hour security
Parking
Wifi
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary tea
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
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Flatscreen TV
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Bridal suite
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Marina View
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Prince Street, Bristol BS1 4QF England
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An excellent stay, with exceptional staff and service during our stay. The room was spacious, spotlessly clean & had stunning view of Pero’s bridge, the waterfront across to the Cathedral. The hotel is adjacent to the NCP car park - car registration & payment can be made at reception. The restaurant looks over the waterfront and has an extensive menu. A great stay; we will be back!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Roman Prosi, Guest Services / Front Office at The Bristol
Responded 3 days ago
Dear Sharklover008, Thank you for your wonderful review of The Bristol Hotel. We are thrilled to hear that you had an excellent stay with us and that you enjoyed our spacious, clean and comfortable rooms with stunning views of the waterfront. We are also glad that you appreciated our exceptional staff and service, our convenient location, and our extensive restaurant menu. We appreciate your kind words and your recommendation. It was a pleasure to have you as our guest and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great stay at The Bristol Hotel. With kindest regards, Roman Prosi Guest Relations Executive The Bristol
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Just back from an amazing weekend in Bristol celebrating my birthday. Had a fantastic room on the 6th floor overlooking Pero's Bridge and the city beyond, really clean, loads of space and a really comfortable bed. What made it extra special was coming back to find a card and a bottle of red wine from the housekeeping team wishing me a Happy Birthday. Got another card and an extra birthday dessert too at dinner (see photo.) Having a lovely restaurant (River Grille) and a superb bar (Rick's) as well made it a pretty much perfect stay and we'll return for sure!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Parking literally next door and accessible from inside the hotel
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Response from Bernardo Marques, Guest Services / Front Office at The Bristol
Responded Jun 12, 2023
Dear Stuart H, Thank you for taking the time to share your lovely feedback regarding your recent stay at our hotel. We are delighted that you enjoyed your room on the 6th floor with such a beautiful view and that you felt it was comfortable and that our Bar and Restaurant met your expectations. We are thrilled to hear that you had a perfect experience overall and that our team was able to provide you with a memorable and special experience. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to them. It's our aim to make our guests feel special and appreciated, and we are glad that we were able to achieve this for you. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. With kindest regards, Bernardo Marques Guest Relations Executive
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Lovely friendly welcome from the staff at the front desk. I was impressed with the great service. The rooms were large clean and so comfortable. An ideal location to get to most of my regular venues.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Cari Yunis, Other at The Bristol
Responded 5 days ago
Dear Kirshten, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you received a lovely and friendly welcome from our staff at the front desk, and that you were impressed with the excellent service. It's great to know that the rooms were spacious, clean, and provided a comfortable stay for you. Additionally, we're glad our location proved to be convenient for your regular venues. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Cari Yunis Business Excellence Manager The Bristol
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Me and my husband spend the night at the hotel was amazing Lovely staff and such a comfortable bed and room was clean and lovely The breakfast was lovely and the bar Thank you 😊 definitely will be back The
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Cari Yunis, Other at The Bristol
Responded 5 days ago
Dear Dangelikam, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience during your stay at our hotel! We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband had an amazing time and enjoyed the lovely staff, comfortable bed, clean and lovely room, as well as the delightful breakfast and bar. We're honored by your kind words and are looking forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. If there's anything specific you'd like us to arrange or if you have any preferences for your next stay, please do let us know. We can't wait to have you back! Warm regards, Cari Yunis Business Excellence Manager The Bristol
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Likes, staff are professional, polite, attentive but not over bearing. Very clean and well presented hotel throughout. Dislikes, quality of the food was poor for the price. Burrata was a watery buffalo mozzarella, with tasteless tomatoes. Ribeye was cooked rare in most parts of the meat making the fat just chewy. Bernese sauce and chips were nice though. Chocolate fondant was stone cold in the middle but the ice cream was nice! If you are going to charge too rate for your food, please make sure the standard matches. Breakfast was not much better. The room was cosy! Or should I say extremely compact and near claustrophobic. If you wish to plonk your bottom on the toilet that is wedged between the Bath and the wall, make sure you are close to a size zero! First time back to the The Bristol in a while but may look around next time I stay in Bristol.…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Roman Prosi, Guest Services / Front Office at The Bristol
Responded 1 week ago
Dear JDH1874, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about your recent stay with us. We appreciate your kind words about our staff and the cleanliness of the hotel. However, we are truly sorry to hear about the disappointments you experienced with the food quality and the size of the room. Please accept our sincere apologies for not meeting your expectations in these aspects. Your comments are valuable, and we will pass them on to our management team to investigate the matter and make necessary improvements. We understand your concerns, and we hope that you will consider giving us another opportunity to provide you with a more satisfying experience during your next visit to Bristol. Please feel free to email or call me prior to your next visit at bristolguestrelations@doylecollection.com if you have any dates in mind, and I will do my utmost to accommodate. Once again, I would like to apologies for the issues you experienced and thank you for making us aware of the problems. I truly hope we can meet again so that I can apologies personally and see how I could recover your trust with Doyle Collection. With kindest regards, Roman Prosi Guest Relations Executive The Bristol
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The overall stay was average, but the only reason I gave 4 stars is the fact that they had an EU power plug in the room. The room itself was clean, bed was comfy but a lot of outside nois came in though - they were cleaning the streets apparently at 5am which was clearly heard in my room. Breakfast was decent, gym was tiny and the overall location of the hotel is good.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Room Tip: My room had no A/C, perhaps ask from the reception, maybe some do.
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Response from Cari Yunis, Other at The Bristol
Responded 1 week ago
Dear MJyrgen, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback on your stay. It's good to know that the presence of an EU power plug in the room was a positive aspect for you. However, it's unfortunate that external noise disrupted your rest, especially the early morning street cleaning. A peaceful sleep is crucial for a restful stay. On a positive note, a decent breakfast and a conveniently located hotel are definite advantages. Your input will surely help future travelers make informed decisions. We hope to welcome you back in the near future. Kind regards, Cari Yunis The Bristol
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Difficult to get to it but we arrived everything worked very well. Car park next door with linking to hotel. Lovely welcome and got free upgrade because I mentioned we were celebrating our anniversary. Room was could have been a bit more spacious but it all we needed. It was clean and well kept. Receptionist was knowledgeable about local attraction and very helpful. All staff were professional yet friendly. We had a good stay
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Cari Yunis, Other at The Bristol
Responded 1 week ago
Dear B4224XJmariat, Thank you for sharing your experience! It's wonderful to hear that despite the initial difficulty in reaching the hotel, everything worked out smoothly once you arrived. A free upgrade for your anniversary is a delightful surprise and shows excellent customer service. Even though the room could have been a bit more spacious, it sounds like it met your needs and was well-maintained. Having a knowledgeable and helpful receptionist, along with a professional yet friendly staff, can truly enhance the overall experience. Wishing you many more joyful celebrations and pleasant stays in the future! Kind regards, Cari Yunis The Bristol
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Stay in Bristol for business reasons frequently and I think I have found the hotel of my choice. Friendly and attentive staff. Clean rooms and the hotel has parking facility adjacent to it at discounted rate for its guests. Very good restaurant too.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Room Tip: Views and corner rooms are best
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Response from Cari Yunis, Other at The Bristol
Responded 1 week ago
Dear rogerjL, It's fantastic to hear that you've found a hotel in Bristol that meets your needs for your frequent business trips! A friendly and attentive staff, clean rooms, discounted parking, and a great restaurant all contribute to a positive stay. Consistency and reliability in these aspects can make your business trips more comfortable and enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your positive experience staying in Bristol for business purposes! With kind regards, Cari Yunis The Bristol
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My husband and I spent a night at The Bristol Hotel and can highly recommend it and the central, riverside location. Everything from the warm welcome at reception, tasteful decor, comfortable, immaculate room, and five-star service at dinner was excellent. We enjoyed the humour of the barman and a delicious dinner. As getting an early morning flight, we unfortunately didn't experience breakfast. However, we plan to return for a weekend. Ann & Tom
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: As we only flew into Bristol for an overnight stay prior to a very early morning flight onward,...
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Response from Bernardo Marques, Guest Services / Front Office at The Bristol
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Ann & Tom, Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review about your lovely experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our hotel and that our team was able to meet your expectations. We are also delighted that you enjoyed our central location by the water front and every aspect of the Hotel and found it was a memorable visit. We will indeed share your lovely comment with our team as they will surely appreciate them, and feel proud of the good service they're providing. Your feedback means a lot to us, and it is incredibly rewarding to know that we are providing a level of quality and service that our customers deserve. We are constantly striving to improve our offering and you review is a great reminder that our efforts are paying off. Once again, thank you for your kind words and for choosing The Bristol. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. With kindest regards, Bernardo Marques Guest Relations Executive The Bristol
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Stayed for 2 nights in September 2023. The rooms and public areas are spotless and the staff are lovely. But the room I was in was tiny, for me on my own it was a bit cramped, if I’d been with my partner it would not have been fun. Additionally the soundproofing between the rooms is almost non existent! I was actually woken up by the chap in the next room turning his shower/bath taps on! Genuinely sounded like they were jet washing a Range Rover, I know it was a man because I then heard every word he said whilst FaceTiming his partner and child. Surely when you’re paying a premium rate for a city centre hotel that prides itself on its reputation and awards you shouldn’t be able to hear what your neighbour is doing in the privacy of their own bathroom!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip: Bring ear plugs and pack sparingly
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Response from Bernardo Marques, Guest Services / Front Office at The Bristol
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear barrywN5021QR, Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review about your lovely experience with us. We are saddened to hear that your recent stay with us fell short of your expectations. We truly value and appreciate your feedback, as it helps us identify areas for improvement. However we we are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with our rooms and public areas and that our team was able to meet your expectations. We apologise that your room felt too small, we do understand how uncomfortable it can be when it affects your overall experience. Your comments about the room size have been noted. We do regret that we did not meet your expectations in this regard. Your comfort is our priority, and as such we have updated your profile so that you can have a more quieter room on your next stay. We do understand that lack of soundproofing can affect your overall experience. For any future reservations, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. We will go above and beyond to ensure that your expectations are not only met but exceeded. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much more enjoyable stay in the future. Thank you for choosing The Bristol, and we hope to welcome you back soon. With kindest regards, Bernardo Marques Guest Relations Executive The Bristol
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PRICE RANGE
$120 - $194 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bristol
Which popular attractions are close to The Bristol?
Nearby attractions include Smoke & Mirrors Comedy & Magic Theatre Pub (0.2 miles), Locked In A Room (0.2 miles), and Felson's Cocktail Lounge & Stick Hall (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Bristol?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a lounge, and a fitness center.
What food & drink options are available at The Bristol?
Guests can enjoy a lounge, breakfast, and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at The Bristol?
Yes, paid public parking nearby and paid public parking on-site are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Bristol?
Conveniently located restaurants include MUSE Brasserie - Bristol, Tare, and Tikka Flame.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Bristol?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness center during their stay.
Is The Bristol located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.2 miles away from the center of Bristol.
Does The Bristol offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Bristol?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Swedish, and Finnish.
Are there any historical sites close to The Bristol?
Many travelers enjoy visiting John Wesley's New Room (0.6 miles), St Mary Redcliffe Church (0.3 miles), and Cabot Tower (0.5 miles).
Does The Bristol have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbor view available here.