Number Thirty Eight
38 Upper Belgrave Road Clifton, Bristol BS8 2XN England
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#2 of 64 B&Bs / Inns in Bristol
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We offer ten stylish bedrooms in a recently refurbished Georgian merchant’s house at the top of the city. We offer an alternative to the corporate environment of city hotels, providing a contemporary 'home away from home' feel — focusing on the highest level of comfort and care. With panoramic city views from the rear of the building and the vast expanse of Clifton Downs to the front we are ideally placed for a short stop-over or weekend city break.
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Property amenities
Paid public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Taxi service
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Street parking
Wifi
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Special diet menus
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun terrace
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Allergy-free room
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Bottled water
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
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Non-smoking rooms
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English, Russian, Latvian, Polish and 1 more
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71Somewhat walkable
Grade: 71 out of 100
99Restaurantswithin 1 km
22Attractionswithin 1 km
38 Upper Belgrave Road Clifton, Bristol BS8 2XN England
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We booked an impromptu overnight stay via telephone on our way through Clifton at Number 38, with the online photos appealing to us. My partner would have discerning tastes in decor/quality and the stay exceeded our expectations. Convenient street parking with a permit offered to us by the receptionist. Very friendly, warm welcome. We stayed in the West Loft Suite. Superb, opulent decor and spotlessly clean on our visit. Luxurious bath with robes, towels and complimentary bath products. Lovely little vintage radio playing classical music on our arrival to the room. Minibar available. Comfortable night's sleep. The breakfast lounge was elegantly decorated. Breakfast can be decided the night before with a completed tickbox sheet which we liked. Overall, for a last minute stay, we are super impressed and would 100% return here if ever back in Clifton.…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from thirtyeight clifton, General Manager at Number Thirty Eight
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Richard Thank you very much for your positive review and feedback about your stay with us! This has made our day to read! We hope to welcome you back again! With kind regards Team 38!
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This hotel is fabulous. Lovely room, they really have thought of everything. Nice cookies, bottles of water, mini bar, robes and slippers. The breakfast was 10 out of 10 and the breakfast area is gorgeous. The products they use, shampoo, body lotion etc are lovely. I would honestly highly recommend this hotel and it’s location. The only downside to the whole stay was the hairdryer had cold air so took forever to dry my hair!
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Parking is on the road and it’s a very busy road.
Take your own hairdryer.
You get continental or...
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Response from thirtyeight clifton, General Manager at Number Thirty Eight
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Claire Thank you very much for your review! It is so great to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to welcome you back! With kind regards Team 38!
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Good location, parking available, book a permit beforehand. Communal rooms have lovely views. Room was small and smelly, bathrooms needed a deep clean. Photos attached. Breakfast was ok, not asked if we would like another coffee or anything. Boutique luxury it is not, there are many better places to stay in Bristol, with much better client interaction, more delicious and varied breakfast and clean bathrooms.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from thirtyeight clifton, General Manager at Number Thirty Eight
Responded 4 Apr 2023
Dear MrsBB2000 Thank you for the updated review, we are delighted to see you have removed the comment about mouldy bedding, which of course is not the case. Regarding the bathroom tiles, we will have our maintenance manager re-grout. We have 11 options of freshly cooked breakfast on our menu to choose from, including lots of veggie and vegan, and many options for continental if you prefer. We'd be happy to hear from you directly of any ideas of extra breakfast options you think we are missing? Regards Team38
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It was great hospitality from the moment we arrived to leaving The bed was so comfy, the staff were amazing, the food was out of this world, we have just stayed in USA and the personal service here outscored any hotel in the USA You are not just a number or a cover Lovely large cookies in the room, fresh milk in the fridge. Best breakfast we have ever had and we travel the world, everything was super special and the best sleep I have had in 20 years Thank you for such a wonderful stay, we will be back
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Just enjoy the stay, and friendliness of the staff
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Response from thirtyeight clifton, General Manager at Number Thirty Eight
Responded 22 Feb 2023
Hi Samantha Thank you for your review which made our day to read, we are delighted you enjoyed our stay with us and will be returning! We have passed your comments onto all of the team here and the chef regarding your breakfast feedback! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! With kind regards Polly
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We had room No. 8 which looked out on to the City Scape, which we enjoyed. The room was stylish and sophisticated. The bath was victorian style deep and big. The shower superb. The decor stunning, super comfy bed. Tea, coffee, water complimentary nice, and cookies. The mini bar well stocked, but as you anticipate a little pricey. Breakfast and service, spot on. Enjoyed it so much, we have booked to go back.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from thirtyeight clifton, General Manager at Number Thirty Eight
Responded 22 Feb 2023
Hi Tim Thank you so much for your review - we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and that you have booked to return! We look forward to welcoming you back! With kind regards Polly
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My husband and I stayed in December 2021. The hotel is so welcoming and warm. As it was Christmas season there was complimentary sherry and mince pies in the reception. The hotel upgraded our room as they were not fully booked which was such a wonderful gesture. Our room was fantastic and we loved the decor. Bathroom had a copper roll top bath which we didn't take advantage of but it was lovely to look at. Breakfast was delicious and cooked just how we asked. Customer service was excellent. We would definitely stay again and explore the area of Clifton which seemed like a great area to visit outside of central Bristol but just a bus ride away.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from thirtyeight clifton, General Manager at Number Thirty Eight
Responded 9 Jan 2023
Dear Diva27 Thank you very much for your review! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and your upgrade to our suite 12! We have passed your comments onto all of the team here and we hope to welcome you back in the future. With kind regards Number38!
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Stayed a night here to visit a friend who lived around the corner. Arrived late afternoon and had no trouble finding a parking spot on the busy road outside, although cutting across traffic proved a little tricky especially on leaving next morning. Entering No.38, it seemed pretty nicely put together with lots of cosy-looking armchairs and pleasant decor. The receptionist was friendly and welcoming, and got us set up with a room down a few flights of stairs from the front entrance, which was still a flight or so above the terrace with nice views across the city. We had some lovely G&Ts, served by the same receptionist, and enjoyed both the cosy armchairs and later the terrace. The setup is more like a fancy BnB than a full-blown hotel, with limited bar only open when reception is (until 8pm I think). The location is excellent though, just a short walk from the main drag with lots of dining/drinking/shopping options. The room was nicely designed and pretty cosy, if on the compact side, and we slept pretty well. Breakfast was good, served to table (by the same hard-working lady) rather than a manky buffet, and we enjoyed some very decent eggs benedicts before heading out. Would definitely consider coming back if we're ever in the area again.…
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Responded 7 Nov 2022
Dear Jinox Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and have passed your comments onto all of the team. We look forward to welcoming you back! With kind regards Polly
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Beautiful rooms and exceptional breakfast. This is a genuine find amongst the commercial riff raff of hotels in Bristol. Stunning views over the Downs and/or the heart of Bristol City Centre. Quiet sympathetic furnishings and helpful staff. Three times now and I will be back.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from thirtyeight clifton, General Manager at Number Thirty Eight
Responded 1 Nov 2022
Dear Richo123 Thank you for your kind review. We'll feedback your comments about breakfast to our chef! We are delighted you enjoy staying with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! With kind regards Team38!
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Nice hotel conveniently located in Clifton. Clean and comfortable, nice breakfast. BUT.....and it's a big BUT. Our room wasn't serviced so on returning at 4 pm for a second night the wet towels were sitting in the bath and the bed wasn't made. At over £200 per night this was un-acceptable. The excuse was we didn't request it but, honestly, that should be a default not an option. We stayed in another hotel for the second night and obviously were still charged even though they failed miserably. Greedy in my opinion so I will never return.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Response from thirtyeight clifton, General Manager at Number Thirty Eight
Responded 1 Nov 2022
Dear Andrew Thank you for your review, which we find really disappointing to read. In order to achieve green status from many online agencies that we work with and from our own personal goal to reduce our carbon footprint, we are required to offer the option of a room clean to each guest staying more than one night. In a bid save replacing towels or bedding unnecessarily. As you didn't request a room clean, we did not service your room. I spoke to you myself in the morning when you requested to collect extra toilet paper at which point I offered to top this up for you when serving your room if you require it, to which you replied 'we don't require it' and subsequently did not leave your room service tag out. You appeared at our reception with your bags ready to check-out of your room at 4pm that day, mentioning your towels had not been changed, therefore my colleague offered to service your room for you (out of our cleaning hours) but you refused and it appears you had planned to leave at that point regardless. We recall at this point you admitted that you had forgotten to request a room clean. As you left at 4pm, the room was used and could not be resold, therefore the room rate is chargeable (please see our terms upon booking). We are hopeful that any perspective guests will read this review and understand our position clearly. Regards Polly
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Great stay but room very small. Beautiful large modern bathroom. Parking on street difficult and random. Breakfast was very good but very slow, despite having to order it the night before. Then the wrong orders kept arriving. Good location. No staff in the hotel overnight. More of a b&b.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Parking is pot luck. Ask for large room.
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Response from thirtyeight clifton, General Manager at Number Thirty Eight
Responded 2 Oct 2022
Dear Marie Thank you for your review. We are sorry you found you room small, you booked our standard double which is the smallest of all of our rooms. On our website you can find floor plans and clear images of each room and obviously prices reflect the size of each room booked. If you are looking to return and wanting a larger room, we recommend looking at and booking our Luxury Doubles or Suites. We are also sorry that you found the parking random, we advertise as having no parking and all parking is on street with either pay and display option (£1 an hour free from 5pm - 9am) or a pre-booked permit, guest are always able to find a space outside. We can only apologise for breakfast being slow, we will raise this with our kitchen team. We hope to welcome you back in the future. With kind regards Number38!
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PRICE RANGE
US$181 - US$227 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
number thirty eight hotel bristol, number 38
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Downs View Guest House
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
10
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Which popular attractions are close to Number Thirty Eight?
Nearby attractions include Everyman Cinema Bristol (0.9 km), University of Bristol Botanic Garden (1.0 km), and Bar Humbug (0.9 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Number Thirty Eight?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and baggage storage.
What food & drink options are available at Number Thirty Eight?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Number Thirty Eight?
Yes, paid public parking nearby and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Number Thirty Eight?
Conveniently located restaurants include Muino, Wilsons Restaurant, and Pasta Loco.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Number Thirty Eight?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Russian, Polish, Slovak, and Latvian.
Are there any historical sites close to Number Thirty Eight?
Many travellers enjoy visiting John Wesley's New Room (2.3 km), St Mary Redcliffe Church (3.0 km), and Cabot Tower (1.9 km).