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About this property
On the quayside of the Floating Harbour, 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 harbour. 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 200 metres away. Castle Park and The Galleries shopping centre are 10 minutes’ walk.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dean
United Kingdom
“Location was perfect. Staff were fantastic and lovely restaurant” - Lynne
United Kingdom
“The hotel was just a few minutes walk to the concert venue.” - Richard
United Kingdom
“Great location , lovely bar and amazingly happy and friendly staff” - Geri
United Kingdom
“My fourth stay in this hotel, it is central, comfy beds, friendly staff and always good quality.” - Geoffrey
United Kingdom
“I visit Bristol reguarly and love this hotel. Its location is ideal for a walk around the floating harbour, a few drinks down the old coblled road. The staff area really helpfull and I can't fault the place.” - Lloyd
United Kingdom
“Position. Ambience. Good staff. Lovely quiet rooms.” - Justine
United Kingdom
“Very comfy bed, helpful staff and very close to our event. Would stay again and would recommend” - Iain
United Kingdom
“Clean and tidy. Friendly staff. Would recommend to my family and friends.” - Nick
United Kingdom
“Everything, from the room, location and the lovely staff” - James
United Kingdom
“Very nice property, super clean and staff were lovely.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The River Grille
- CuisineSteakhouse
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.