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The Washington

2.0 of 5
St Paul's Road | Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LX, England
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Ramsbottom, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We stayed here because it was cheap and quite central, but it really wasn't nice at all. The first room we got shown to didn't have hot water so we were moved to a different room. The shower was really grubby and brown. The room was just really shabby, holes in the blankets on the bed which didn't really make... More

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WashingtonManager, Manager at The Washington, responded to this review
19 June 2013

Dear "Eliza_NH", Thank you for your feedback of the Washington. I am very sorry to hear that your expectations of the Washington were not met and that you would not stay with us again because of that. We have had a problem with our hot water boiler this week but this has now been fixed - I am sorry that... More

London, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I have just returned from my stag weekend in Bristol and although my best man arranged the trip and organised accommodation I thought i'd pass on my comments of our stay. From what I understand, the price of each room were very reasonable and affordable and the hotel is located in an easy walking range of local shops, bars and... More

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WashingtonManager, Manager at The Washington, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Dear "rnicholls89", Thank you for taking the time to review the Washington! I am really pleased to hear that you and your friends were able to give the Stag a good send off in Bristol and that you enjoyed what the Washington had to offer. As you pointed out, the Washington is ideal for groups as well as families as... More

Epping, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Some of the Washington's reviews are a bit mixed. I would urge visitors to Bristol who want value, comfort and really helpful staff to go to the Washington. It may be a touch faded - but that is part of the charm. What is does have (unusual in Bristol) is - takes dogs -easy parking - breakfast , have buffet... More

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WashingtonManager, Manager at The Washington, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Dear "Lowryepp", Thank you for your kind review of the Washington - everyone here was delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable stay with us. I have passed your kind comments onto the teams involved. I hope we will be seeing you (and your dogs?) again in the future. Many thanks Joanna More

Wisbech
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67 reviews 67 reviews
38 hotel reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

We were visiting to meet some family. The hotel was basically clean and sound. The room we had was quite small with a tiny shower. The TV was ok and the parking secure but the entrance to the parking area was very tight. Breakfast was variable my omelette was very good but my wifes scrambled egg was luke warm and... More

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WashingtonManager, Manager at The Washington, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Dear "Ukbod", Thank you for reviewing the Washington - as a small, independent Guest House, we appreciate all feedback greatly. I'm sorry that you were not completely satisfied with your breakfast - I have discussed all your comments with my breakfast supervisor and have tasted the scrambled eggs myself to ensure they are up to scratch (as they are my... More

Aarhus, Denmark
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16 reviews 16 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

This place is located in Clifton high above Bristol. It's uphill - so don't even think of walking from the station. Take a taxi or a bus - but expect traffic-jams. Bristol could use a decent traffic-planner and a bus-schedule that is understandable. But that has nothing to do with the hotel - I know. I was there for 4... More

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WashingtonManager, Manager at The Washington, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Dear "Henningn", Thank you for taking the time to review the Washington after your recent stay. I am delighted that you were able to take in some of Bristol's fabulous sites - you are right, they are not to be missed (especially in the sunshine - we can always hope!). I also second your advice about reaching us from Temple... More

Luton
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I have to stay I found this hotel a disappointment. I thought that the decor had seen better days. In my room, the toilet seat was chipped and there was a large stain on the bathroom floor (it looked as if it was a sizeable burn). The carpet in the bedroom was also stained, and the curtain was hanging off... More

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WashingtonManager, Manager at The Washington, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Dear "JuliefLuton", Thank you for your review of the Washington - we appreciate hearing our guests' thoughts as it is all used in meetings to help improve our performance. I'm sorry that you were disappointed with your stay with us - particularly by the maintenance issues that you had in your room. I have had a meeting with my Heads... More

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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

Great place to stay in the wonderful Clifton village, we took our 2 dogs and were give a twin room in the basement, sounds A bit grim but it was A nice size, and right by A fire exit door to the enclosed car park, where we could walk the dogs, free parking on the street, but if its not... More

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WashingtonManager, Manager at The Washington, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Dear "Blackpoolbazza", Thank you for your kind review of the Washington - myself and my team are delighted that you enjoyed your stay so much - this is exactly the sort of feedback we thrive on! I have also passed your comments onto our breakfast team - they work very hard (and get up very early!) so I'm sure they... More

Cambridge, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Nice guest house, wonderful staff, great breakfast, generous tea/coffee allowance, perfect location (for the Uni of Bristol department I was working in), good co-owner restaurant/sports bar (go for the fajitas). But hard bed, shower with two temperatures (too hot and too cold), steep stairs, tired decor, no chest of drawers to put clothes away. Would I stay again? Probably, yes.

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WashingtonManager, Manager at The Washington, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Dear "RikRaccoon", Thank you for your review of the Washington. I am very pleased to read such positive comments about our staff and breakfast - I shall pass these onto the team in our meeting today. As you pointed out, the Washington is a very characterful building - Grade 2 listed and quite old! It is for this reason that... More

Cornwall
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

I'm suprised about the negative reviews for this hotel, we found it to be ideal for our purpose with breakfast as well. I was having laser eye surgery and we needed somewhere that was nearby. The Washington is close to Clifton village and a 15-20 minute walk from the centre of Bristol. Our room was spacious with a large en-suite.... More

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WashingtonManager, Manager at The Washington, responded to this review
29 April 2013

Dear "Mayfly17", Firstly - I hope you are fully recovered after your eye surgery! I may one day be brave enough to tackle it myself! Thank you very much for your kind and honest review of the Washington. Myself and my team are delighted to read that you had such a positive stay with us and that you would return... More

Northumberland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We recently stayed at the Washington for 2 nights. On entering the hotel my heart sank as in the reception area chatting to the receptionist were 2 young men - one shirtless with tattoos the other with a stag weekend shirt on. However the friendly receptionist assured me their rooms were nowhere near mine and to be fair to the... More

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WashingtonManager, Manager at The Washington, responded to this review
29 April 2013

Dear "SarahNorthumberland", Thank you for taking the time to review the Washington - as an independent Guest House, all feed back is very valuable to us. I'm very pleased to hear that you found my team to be polite and helpful - customer service is something we work very hard to keep top notch! I am also pleased that you... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
The Washington Hotel
The Washington Hotel Bristol
Washington Hotel Bristol
Address: St Paul's Road | Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LX, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Bristol
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Pets Allowed Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #45 of 93 hotels in Bristol
Price range (per night): S$84 - 167
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Washington offers City accommodation in the heart of Clifton. We combine both comfort and convenience with the most competitive of prices. An absolute must for those on a budget: quality accommodation and the highest standards of service. With a Full English or Continental breakfast, bowl of fruit, biscuits and complimentary tea and coffee included in the price of every room, the Washington really is the best value Guest House in Bristol.Whatever your reason for visiting, our friendly and efficient reception team is always on hand to make sure your stay is as enjoyable as possible. No matter how long you spend with us, whether it is one day or one month, the Washington's home-from-home atmosphere will perfectly harmonize with your time in the city. Guests at the Washington have a full range of restaurants, cafes and bars on their very doorstep, with Racks Bar & Kitchen and Cafe Clifton merely a few steps away, and the busy Whiteladies road nearby. Secure onsite parking is available for a small charge. ... more   less 
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