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The Bristol Hotel

4.0 of 5
The Harbourside | Prince Street, Bristol BS1 4QF, England
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We stayed at the Bristol Hotel for one night on a Saturday to see some friends in the city. I searched online for a good long while to find a hotel with a bit of character instead of the cheap and nasty chain places. Well we certainly found it here! Lovely atmosphere, clean rooms, nice facilities (a coffee machine in... More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

This was our second visit to the Bristol Hotel, and we will be back again! We stayed only one night - to see a band playing in Bristol - and chose this hotel firstly because of its location, on the waterfront and just over a footbridge to numerous bars and restaurants, the fact that there is an NCP Car Park... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

We stayed here for 2 nights in May for my husbands birthday; which I had a booked as a deal to include breakfast both mornings, dinner on first evening, plus a free cocktail each. Check in was very easy and we were able to get to our room early. Parking was right next to the hotel with easy access and... More

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Bristol_GM1, General Manager at The Bristol Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Candyone1, Thank you for your review, We are pleased you had an enjoyable weekend. It is great that you enjoyed our central location, free car parking and Breakfast whilst with us, Sincerely, Mark Payne General Manager The Bristol Hotel More

Torquay
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

My wife and I recently stayed at The Bristol Hotel during a break in the centre of Bristol . The accessibility to the town and harbour were great and having an adjacent car park was extremely convenient . The staff at the hotel were both courteous and efficient and all appeared to want to help in any way possible .... More

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Bristol_GM1, General Manager at The Bristol Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Torbayfan, Thank you for leaving us a review, We are pleased you enjoyed our central location, car park and found our team to be courteous and efficient, We hope to welcome you back to a Doyle Collection property in the near future, Sincerely Mark Payne General Manager The Bristol hotel More

Minehead, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

My husband and I stayed here for a recent theatre trip, the location was excellent right on the waterfront and very close to the theatres of Bristol. We stayed on a secret escapes deal - superior room, breakfast and cocktails on arrival. The superior room was lovely, one of the best we have stayed in at this hotel rating. We... More

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Bristol_GM1, General Manager at The Bristol Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Moonview, Thank you for taking the time to review the hotel, We are pleased you had an enjoyable stay and enjoyed our superior rooms, We hope to see you again in the near future, Sincerely, Mark Payne General Manager The Bristol Hotel More

england
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17 reviews 17 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

We stayed on a two night bed and breakfast deal with dinner on the first night included and some free cocktails. Can't fault the staff all were very helpful , check in was easy and the car park immediately next door is free at weekends for hotel guests , just drive in and the hotel will sort out your ticket... More

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Bristol_GM1, General Manager at The Bristol Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear rovingranger, Thank you for your review, we are glad your overall stay was a pleasant one, We will use your comments to ensure we improve our offering and you'll be pleased to hear we have a lift upgrade programme lined up for the end of the summer to increase the size of the smaller of the two lifts. All... More

London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The renovated dock area in the centre of Bristol is a fantastic place to stay - and this hotel is tucked away just behind the quayside, near to the Arnolfini centre. Outside it looks like some concrete monstrosity but don't judge it by that - I was really surprised and impressed by how well decorated it is inside, both on... More

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Bristol_GM1, General Manager at The Bristol Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear citycook, Thank you for taking the time to review the hotel, It is pleasing to see you enjoyed the hotel and location, we are also glad you enjoyed our wifi, we understand this is critical to our business customers and will endeavour to ensure it is fast and effective, Sincerely, Mark Payne General manager The Bristol Hotel More

Motherwell, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I arrived very late and the reception staff were wonderful. From the outside, I was very worried as the building is awful but inside it's lovely. The rooms that I had was fantastic. Looked as if all of the soft furnishings had been renewed. Bed was wonderful, pillows (usually dreadful) were super, not too hot or cold, bathroom was spotless,... More

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Bristol_GM1, General Manager at The Bristol Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear lesley9714, Thank you for the great review, We are glad you enjoyed our hotel and facilities alike, Hopefully we will see you again in the not too distant future, Sincerely Mark Payne General Manager The Bristol Hotel More

Birmingham
Top Contributor
58 reviews 58 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This hotel was built in the 1960s when the harbour was not considered an asset, and apparently, the original car park was behind the hotel by the harbour. There were serious proposals to fill in large sections of the harbour around this time, and I think it is fair to say that the reason it exists today has nothing to... More

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Bristol_GM1, General Manager at The Bristol Hotel, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Dear chris_at_KN Thank you for the comprehensive review, it was great. Just a few things to add if I may, 1) you are correct in that booking direct will give you a better chance at making your requests clearer to us, thus improving your chance of getting your desired room type. 2) although refurbished in 2008, in the past 12... More

London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Terrible hotel, the room was the tiniest thing I have ever been in. Had to move rooms because we had paid a lot of money to stay - and it was far too small, we moved and they moved us to a room of the same size!! The room was either scorching hot or freezing Also took me two hours... More

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Bristol_GM1, General Manager at The Bristol Hotel, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Dear MiaB, Thank you for the review, We apologise if the hotel did not live up to your expectations, there certainly is little excuse for waiting two hours for a bottle of water. At weekends it is difficult to move guests to larger rooms as the larger room types tend to get booked in advance, but I appreciate this is... More

 
 
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What travellers say

  • Car park(71)
  • Very good(47)
  • FREE parking(28)
  • Staff were friendly(14)
  • Great location(14)
  • Would definitely stay(12)
  • Saturday nights(11)
  • Ncp car park(11)
  • Flat screen TV(9)
  • Deluxe room(8)

Additional Information about The Bristol Hotel

Address: The Harbourside | Prince Street, Bristol BS1 4QF, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Bristol
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Luxury Hotels in Bristol
#1 Family Hotels in Bristol
#2 Business Hotels in Bristol
#4 Romantic Hotels in Bristol
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
On the edge of the harbor side, River Grille features modern British cuisine and a sophisticated lounge bar. In one of Bristol's finest locations, The River Grille has a pianist on Fridays and live jazz on Saturdays. Light and airy, the spacious dining room at River Grille restaurant has dramatic light features, sleek furnishings and striking views. The contemporary restaurant features a relaxed and informal ambiance. The flavorsome dishes on the regularly changing River Grille menus make good use of fine local produce from the West Country. Sample dishes include "Celebration of a game", juicy Somerset beef steaks or Deconstructed 80's scampi and chips. Afternoon tea features freshly baked scones, along with homemade cakes and pastries. There are freshly made sandwiches, and a selection of fine teas from "Jing". Located on Narrow Quay in Bristol, River Grille at The Bristol Hotel offers contemporary dining in sophisticated surroundings. ... more   less 
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