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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
- 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
- Jasonk
United Kingdom
“Smart hotel on side of river front development so plenty of options for lunch and dinner and breakfast if you didn't want to eat in the hotel. It was women's world cup weekend so prices were inflated and whilst the hotel is grand and opulent...” - Robert
United Kingdom
“Very friendly welcome and efficient handling of booking. Lounges, bar and restaurant looked comfortable. Being able to park in the car park next door was a real bonus.” - Liz
United Kingdom
“Super location, right on the river, with lots of bars and restaurants around. The room was a great size and very comfy bed. Extra points for the fab Templespa toiletries, too.” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“The room was really comfy, hotel was easy to find and easy to park in. Very centrally located! All the staff were lovely and when we had a slight issue with our tv they upgraded us which was a really lovely touch :)” - Laurence
United Kingdom
“Everything! The room was immaculate, staff were so friendly and genuinely caring and wanting to do well. Food was excellent - dinner a bit on the pricey side, but worth it. Breakfast was really good, but the scrambled eggs were the best (that's my...” - Lorna
United Kingdom
“The breakfast was excellent and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Perfect location. I liked that you could get directly to your floor of the hotel from the car park.” - Caroline
United Kingdom
“Comfortable, clean, staff were very friendly and courteous. Food was excellent.” - Kev
United Kingdom
“The staff were very helpful and the hotel facilities were nice.” - Nicola
United Kingdom
“Good room size. Comfortable bed. Great reception staff. Proximity of car park” - Vlada
Ireland
“Great location. Hotel itself is in great condition, breakfast available, 24/7 service desk and extremely helpful staff. Its an amazing option if you want to stay in Bristol.”
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.