Avon Gorge  

The location is superb, edge of Clifton for shopping and restaurants etc, and Gorge view and Bridge. A historic hotel with prime position and fine views from some rooms., Enjoyed by myself, as an artist, who wanted to paint the view from the room.

I did not like the use of the Avon suite etc for parties and functions, it alienates the residents staying in the hotel, the blackjack tablesin the entrance foyer are particularly unappealing to those wishing for an upmarket and relaxing stay. I think a residents bar/ lounge( with Gorge/ Bridge view) is needed to avoid the crowded bar, open to non residents,and complete with huge tv. I feel that the hotel is unsure about its market and should be aiming higher. The serve yourself breakfast creates a lot of chaotic movement at busy times in the small eating area, adding to a less than relaxing start to the day. You should be offering free range/organic/ well sourced choices for the discerning diner. I am sure that it considers itself more than a budget hotel and should aim at a different market, it seems a waste with all that it has going for it.

The proximity of the hotel to the Suspension bridge and the Gorge amazing views. Staff at hotel very accommodating. Afternoon tea delicious.

The only thing I didn't like was the bed. It was so hard I didn't get much sleep. Shame because the rest was excellent.

Excellent dinner Beautifully sitauted restaurant very comfy bed local staff in restaurant and bar

The long corridors the lack of signage for room numbers the lack of help to find room - or give porterage - from the reception desk not getting a room with a view - although phoned aobut this by hotel staff and requesting it orally - as well as in e-mail

Location

Very very tired hotel room and noise from other guests. Breakfast was average.

Room provided did not look anything like the one in the photo in regard to size and furniture. Bathroom was a mismatch of tiles and not at all attractive.

We only stayed one night combining visiting family with a match at Ashton Gate Stadium, so we chose the Avon Gorge for it's location. As we only paid for a standard room we overlooked the street and were above the pub, which was a bit noisey when we arrived, but by the middle of the evening the noise had gone. The hotel location is fabulous with the old village of Clifton a few hundred yards away and the bridge and woods a few hundred yards in the other direction. Breakfast was great, overlooking the gorge, and we will certainly go back.

This was the fourth or fifth time we've stayed at the Avon Gorge. It's spacious, comfortable, relaxing and well positioned.

Parking can be a problem but that applies to every part of Bristol we've visited.

A lovely building with good facilities in a beautiful location. I visited with my daughter to attend the University open day so it was chosen primarily because of its proximity to the campus. It was, therefore, a pleasant surprise that it was all we could wish for and at a budget hotel price

We had a lovely stay at the hotel,however I would say that although everything was good ,I feel the hotel is slightly overpriced.

Location is excellent as well as the hotel and its staff.

The views from the room were stunning. Very good-sized room and amazingly large terrace. The late check-out time (noon) and breakfast until 10:30 a.m. are much appreciated for those wanting a late night out or a lie-in :) Lovely neighbourhood and excellent value for money (specially being used to London prices!). Staff were very friendly too, will go back and recommend to friends!

If I have to pick something I would say perhaps the decor was a bit dated, but am just being fussy here... :)

The Staff were very friendly and helpful

Getting down the halls

Bed and Breakfast prices for a hotel stay. We had a Gorge view room on the 1st floor with a lovely balcony over looking the bridge, it's just a shame it was too cold to utilise it.