The Bristol Hotel Bristol, South West England

The Bristol Hotel

Hotel The Bristol Hotel 4 class

Bristol, South West England, Prince Street

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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 relax in the Shore Café Bar.

Queens Square and the Arnolfini Gallery are both just 200 metres away. Castle Park and The Galleries shopping centre are 10 minutes’ walk.

Rooms: 187
Rate: 68 - 299 GBP
Hotel chain: The Doyle Collection


Hotel information

Conferences and other functions for up to 400 can be easily accommodated.

Hotel Facilities

General:   Parking, Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Heating, Luggage Storage, Breakfast Buffet, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Restaurant (à la carte)
Activities:   Fitness Centre
Services:   Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Centre, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Bridal Suite, Internet Services, Currency Exchange, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Special Diet Menus (on request)

Room information

The bedrooms are all comfortably and stylishly appointed, with many enjoying harbour views. All contain modem lines and ample work space that make them ideal for the business traveller.

In addition to the listed amenities each room has a voice-mail facility, multichannel TV and Judith Jackson aromatherapy amenities.

Food & beverage

Both the River Grille restaurant and the Shore Café Bar boast wonderful views of the river. You can enjoy a tasty meal or a light snack with the impressive views as a backdrop.

The River Lounge is a tranquil spot to enjoy a drink or simply to take the opportunity to watch the world go by.

Area information

In the centre of Bristol, the hotel is right beside Bristol's stylish harbour-side area, along with many of the city's most prominent attractions. Bus links to all areas of the city are a short stroll away.

A selection of the local attractions include:

Watershed Media Centre (75 metres) - 3 cinema screens are complemented by regular arts exhibitions, events and a restaurant-bar.

At Bristol (75 metres) - this unique location brings art, science and nature to life. A 21st century interactive Science centre sits alongside a tropical botanical house and a giant IMAX theatre.

The Hippodrome (100 metres) - regularly showing high-profile shows and productions from around the country.

The ss Great Britain (1.6 km / 1 mile) - winner of 10 major museum awards, here you will get the opportunity to explore Isambard Kingdom Brunel's famous ship.

Travel information

By Air:
From Bristol International Airport (13 km / 8 miles)
- A taxi from outside the airport should cost roughly 18 GBP.
- Alternatively, you can take the 'Bristol Flyer' bus from the airport which runs to Bristol Temple Meads Station. The bus runs every half hour at peak times and costs about 6.50 GBP.

By Rail:
From Bristol Temple Meads Station (1.2 km / 0.75 miles):
- Walk straight out of the station and follow the path down the incline to the main road.
- Then go straight over the crossing and turn right.
- Keep walking, bearing left onto Redcliffe Way.
- When you reach the roundabout, bear right and cross the bridge.
- Keep going until you reach Queen Square.
- Head clockwise around the edge of the square until you reach Middle Avenue.
- Head through here, which bring you out opposite the hotel.
- Alternatively, the taxi rank is directly outside the station and a fare should cost roughly 4 GBP.

By Car:
From the M4:
- Exit the M4 at junction 19 for the M32.
- Continue onwards to Newfoundland Way.
- Bear right onto Bond Street.
- At the Saint James Barton Eoundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bridewell Street.
- Continue through to Rupert Street and Colston Avenue.
- Turn left onto Baldwin Street.
- Turn right onto Marsh Street.
- Turn left onto the traffic circle and take the 2nd exit onto Prince Street.
- The hotel is on your right, as is the entrance to the car park.

Important information

The hotel offers free parking in the adjacent NCP car park from 17:30 until 09:30 weekdays, and on weekends from 16:00 on Friday until 10:00 on Monday. Outside of those hours, parking is chargeable and payable directly to NCP.

Please note that extra beds are limited, and must be requested in advance.

Hotel Policies

Check In:   14:00
Check Out:   12:00
Cancellation Policy:   Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All children under 5 years stay free of charge for extra beds.
All older children or adults are charged GBP 10 per night per person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: 17.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Wi-fi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Meal Plan: Continental breakfast costs GBP 12.50 per person per night.
Full English breakfast costs GBP 16 per person per night.

Parking: Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges are applicable.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Accepted credit cards:   American Express, Euro/Mastercard, Maestro, Switch, Visa
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