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Welcome to The Bristol! Anyone spending any length of time in Bristol is likely to come across our iconic building. Enviably situated on the quayside of the Floating Harbour, this luxury Bristol hotel is surrounded by the best of Bristol's Old City and maritime history: from the Bristol Old Vic and the beautifully restored Queens Square, to the Bristol Cathedral, and The Hippodrome. The Arnolfini, Bristol's celebrated contemporary arts centre, is right next door, and we're just a short walk from We The Curious and The Aquarium. Those who choose to stay with us are not only afforded those high standards of service associated with The Doyle Collection: they also get to experience our excellent location, unrivalled overnight car park rates of just £12 (at the adjacent NCP); the fresh, modern luxury of our bedrooms, and the chic dining experience and harbourside ambience of The River Grille and Shore Café Bar. Make sure you are among those who choose The Bristol, the finest Bristol Hotel!
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Electric vehicle charging station
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Business Centre with Internet Access
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Prince Street, Bristol BS1 4QF England
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There was not a lot of choice of the fixed food for the conference for vegetarians especially of Asian origin. The food was so bland no taste. There should be an option from the main menu rather than fixed menu.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Dear geetapatel09, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback about your recent conference stay with us. We are sorry to hear that the food options for vegetarians, particularly those of Asian origin, were not to your satisfaction. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. We understand that providing a variety of high-quality food options is important for our guests, and we will be sure to take your feedback into consideration for future events. We appreciate your suggestion about offering options from the main menu and we will explore this possibility to provide more flexibility for our guests. Thank you again for your feedback and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future to provide a more enjoyable experience. With kindest regards, Roman Prosi Guest Relations Executive
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Very welcoming hotel in a lovely location on the harbour side. It was clean, modern and all the staff were so very nice. I ate in the Shore and the Bar and the food was well cooked, well presented and tasty. The bedroom and bathroom are quite small but nicely furnished and have tea making facilities, iron, hairdryer. Nice spa bathroom products. I would stay again. Good nights sleep in comfy bed.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Responded 31 Aug 2022
Dear loveliverpool2018, Thank you for your EXCELLENT review. I am delighted to read that you enjoyed your experience at the Bristol, and that the both of our bars "The Shore Bar & River Lounge" made a great impression. We hope to welcome you back again very soon. Kind regards, Cari Yunis The Bristol
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A great location on the harbour side with the city centre, university, museum and cathedral all within easy walking distance. All the staff we came across were professional and friendly. The bedroom was clean and quite large, as was our bathroom. The room was well furnished, had tea/coffee making facilities, iron, safe and hairdryer and the toiletries in the bathroom were good quality. If you are a light sleeper then consider this when booking and ask for a room that does not overlook the waterside. We didn’t and the noise from the local nightlife went on until about 2am both nights. It’s not the hotel’s fault but perhaps, when finances allow, better sound-proofed windows this side of the building might help. The bed was very comfortable as was the room temperature. Discounted parking is available in the adjoining NCP car park which can be accessed directly from within the hotel but beware, its entrance is extremely tight if you have a larger vehicle! The buffet breakfast in the waterside restaurant was excellent and reasonably priced for the quality of the ingredients. The pastries were delicious and on the Sunday morning there was a piano playing when we had ours which added to the experience. We would certainly stay here again, albeit with the proviso of the room location being taken into account. …
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Responded 5 days ago
Dear Bon444, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent stay at our hotel. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the great location of our property, as well as the friendly and professional service provided by our staff. We are also pleased to hear that you found your room to be clean and well-furnished, with all the necessary amenities. We apologize for any noise disturbance caused by the local nightlife, and we appreciate your suggestion regarding the installation of sound-proofed windows. We will certainly take this into consideration when planning any future renovations or updates to the property. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the buffet breakfast at our waterside restaurant and found it to be excellent value for money. We are also pleased to hear that the live piano music on Sunday morning added to your experience. Thank you again for your feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel in the future, with the proviso that we can provide you with a quieter room. With kindest regards, Roman Prosi Guest Relations Executive The Bristol
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Our experience was positive from the moment we checked in, through to checking out with the same member of staff (consistency...). We had lunch in the bar, which was great, and then returned later in the evening and received a great welcome and really good service before retiring to a very nice room (which was a standard room).
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Dear nrwhelan2023, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at our hotel. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great stay, from the moment you checked in until the moment you checked out with the same member of staff. We strive to provide consistency in our service, and it is great to hear that it was noticed and appreciated. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your lunch in the bar and received great service in the evening as well. We are also happy to hear that you found your standard room to be comfortable and to your liking. Thank you again for your kind words, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to our hotel in the near future. With kindest regards, Roman Prosi Guest Relations Executive
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Really great one night stay. Both rooms I've booked were upgraded free of charge at arrival and staff were very friendly. Breakfast delivered at one of the rooms at time with plenty of food. As part of checkout the tray charge Was removed. Overall really great experience and friendly staff. Will definitely stay again.
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Dear Jencanjen, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great one night stay, and that our staff were friendly and accommodating. It's great to know that you appreciated the upgrades and the breakfast service, and that we were able to provide you with plenty of food. We're glad to hear that you had a great overall experience and we look forward to welcoming you back for another stay soon! Kind regards, Sabrina
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Hotel reception was nicely decorated. Very good location, near the city centre, University and water side. Room was clean and quite large. Car park can be accessed directly from within the hotel. Car near mine had had a window smashed overnight , so not sure how secure it is. Reception has free drinks and they gave us a macaroon for St Patrick’s day. I would stay here again.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Roman Prosi, Guest Services / Front Office at The Bristol
Responded 1 week ago
Dear JeffBroadhurst18, Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback about your recent stay with us. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our hotel's location, cleanliness, and decoration. We take pride in providing a comfortable and welcoming environment for our guests. We are sorry to hear about the incident with the car parked near our hotel. However, we would like to clarify that the car park next to us is owned and operated by a separate company. While we do understand the concern for the safety and security of our guests and their belongings, we unfortunately do not have control over the security measures of another company's property. It's great to know that you appreciated the complimentary drinks and macaroon offered by our reception team. We will pass on your kind words to them. Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for sharing your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to The Bristol. With kindest regards, Roman Prosi Guest Relations Executive
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Booked a one night stay, explored the city during the day and pre-decided to eat and drink in the hotel for the evening. Great decision, relaxed with great food, comfort and service. Very quiet and comfortable room, complimented with a great buffet waterside breakfast. See you soon!
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear phillipkemp, Thank you so much for taking time to leave such a wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our hotel and that we were able to meet your expectations. Your feedback means a lot to us, and it is incredibly rewarding to know that we are providing a level of quality and service that our customers deserve. We are constantly striving to improve our offering and you review is a great reminder that our efforts are paying off. Once again, thank you for your kind words and for choosing The Bristol. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future. With kindest regards, Roman Prosi Guest Relations Executive
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I have returned to The Bristol Hotel on many occasions in the last 3 years. I can honestly say that their quality and value really shines and I always enjoy a pleasant and comfortable stay and leave happy.
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Simon, Thank you so much for taking time to leave such a wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our hotel and that we were able to meet your expectations. Your feedback means a lot to us and it is incredibly rewarding to know that we are providing a level of quality and service that our customers deserve. We are constantly striving to improve our offering and you review is a great reminder that our efforts are paying off. Once again, thank you for your kind words and for choosing The Bristol. We look forward to see you again in the near future. With kindest regards, Roman Prosi Guest Relations Executive
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From the minute we entered the hotel I felt welcomed, everyone is friendly and helpful. Our room was stunning and they even acknowledged my sisters birthday which was such a lovely touch. The hotel is clean, like super clean, smells divine everywhere and I honestly can't fault anything. Every staff member seemed genuinely happy. Make sure you book breakfast as the pastries are delicious and there was a piano playing when we had ours which was a lovely touch. I loved that they rang me the day before to check everything and even the lady I spoke to then was so nice. They have the option of an allergy set up in the room which you can choose at the point of booking which is so convenient to me. I am already looking for excuses to go back!! Fantastic hotel, alush nights sleep and left happy!…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Cari Yunis, Other at The Bristol
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear xshellytx, Thank you very much for your kind review noting your incredible stay with us! We are delighted to have provided such wonderful stay during your time in Bristol. We will certainly pass on your excellent feedback regarding the breakfast experience to our restaurant team. It is very rewarding to know that their hard work made your stay even better. Please do contact me on caridad_gabriel@doylecollection.com for your future bookings. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Bristol Kind regards, Cari Yunis Business Excellence Manager
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In a very good location. Staff were brilliant very happy and very helpful. Breakfast was great, has to be one of the best I've had in a hotel. Beds were very comfortable and loved the fact it was actually a double bed opposed to two singles pushed together. The bar was open past 11 so we were able to have a drink after being at a concert at the 02 academy which is within walking distance!
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Response from Cari Yunis, Other at The Bristol
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear mvanst370658, Thank you for your five-star review of your recent visit to The Bristol. The very least you can wish for from a weekend getaway is a comfortable bed to rest in. Our sleep quality is rated one of the highest categories within the hotel and it is pleasing to see that, like many others, we provided the perfect sleep for you on your night away. There will be so much more of the city waiting for you to discover, and we'll be expecting a return visit in the next few months which we very much look forward to. Warm regards, Cari Yunis Business Excellence Manager
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bristol
Which popular attractions are close to The Bristol?
Nearby attractions include Locked In A Room (0.3 km), Smoke & Mirrors Comedy & Magic Theatre Pub (0.3 km), and Brozen Bar (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Bristol?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a lounge, and a fitness centre.
What food & drink options are available at The Bristol?
Guests can enjoy a lounge, breakfast, and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at The Bristol?
Yes, paid public parking nearby and paid public parking on-site are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Bristol?
Conveniently located restaurants include Tare, Turtle Bay Bristol Broad Quay, and Tikka Flame.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Bristol?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.
Is The Bristol located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 km away from the centre of Bristol.
Does The Bristol offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Bristol?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Swedish, and Finnish.
Are there any historical sites close to The Bristol?
Many travellers enjoy visiting John Wesley's New Room (1.0 km), St Mary Redcliffe Church (0.5 km), and Cabot Tower (0.8 km).
Does The Bristol have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbour view available here.