The Bristol Hotel
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About this property
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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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Sustainability
- ECOsmart
- Green Tourism
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Roberta
Canada
“The location was perfect, walking distance to everything and we had a view room which was lovely!” - Lewis
Mexico
“Good quality recently refurbished hotel. Location is great and easy walking to docks and park street. Good value / quality compared to other hotels on booking.com” - Eric
Germany
“The location of the hotel is perfect-right at Bristol harbor and with good connections to busses and the train station. The staff was very nice and helpful and the room was good, even though it was quite small, especially because the furniture, in...” - Steve
United Kingdom
“Staff very friendly, and were very helpful when we changed our arrangements” - Amanda
United Kingdom
“View was great from our room albeit noisey but thankfully we had ear plugs! Breakfast was great...” - Christine
United Kingdom
“The staff at the Bristol hotel were so friendly, particularly the waiting staff in the restaurant/breakfast room. Many of the waiters/waitresses were university students. They spoke so well and their customer service was excellent. Breakfast was...” - Begoña
Spain
“The breakfast buffet was excellent in every way: great food, great views and great staff. The bed linens felt really high quality. Tasteful decoration. The complementary toiletries were a big plus too. All in all, a truly luxurious yet cozy and...” - Lynch
United Kingdom
“Very friendly and helpful staff, excellent location and room very clean and comfortable.” - Cigdem
Turkey
“The location was super. Room spacey. Clean. Breakfast was very good.” - Perri
United Kingdom
“The hotel was clean and comfortable with really friendly and helpful staff.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The River Grille
- CuisineSteakhouse
House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 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.