The Bristol - a Doyle Collection hotel
About
The Bristol is part of a family owned collection of luxury and urban hotels, providing modern style and warmth in the waterside creative quarter of Bristol. With its modernist façade and warm contemporary design, it enjoys an unbeatable waterfront location in the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting and eclectic cities, as well as a central role in the local business community. It has been named as best city break hotel in the South West by The Sunday Times ‘100 best British Hotels’ 2018
Bedrooms
187 rooms with harbour or city views provide the perfect city centre haven.
Harbourside
The lively harbourside position ensures The Bristol is at the heart of a thriving creative hub, perfectly placed to access theatres, museums and art galleries; shopping in Cabot Circus; local attractions like the Clifton Suspension Bridge and SS Great Britain; and Bristol's aerospace, engineering and financial services companies. It is your front door step to exploring a slice of the city.
River Lounge and River Grille
Open to both residents and non-residents, The River Grille Restaurant with its lofty dimensions, exquisite floor-to-ceiling windows and harbourside views, enjoys a strong reputation locally. With a menu that changes with the seasons it has something for everyone and is particularly known for its signature barbecued steaks and fish dishes, not to mention the ever-present chocolate fondant - a must for dessert lovers. The River Lounge with its cosy and relaxing ambience not only provides the perfect spot for pre and post dinner drinks, but also a respite from the stresses of the day where you can relax over a coffee or light bite lunch. Due to the views and relaxed feel, afternoon tea is a particularly popular choice as you can sit back, indulge and watch the world go by.
Meetings and Events
Against the attractive harbour backdrop sits the hotel’s fully dedicated meetings & events centre, which has a separate entrance and its own lobby and lounge area. Offering nine elegantly appointed event spaces, generous lobby and break-out areas, the best in technology and the dexterity to handle any kind of event from sales conferences to executive board meetings, training seminars to interviews and weddings to Christmas parties, The Bristol ensures that doing business is always a pleasure.
The hotel has always been a firm favourite with Bristolians and visitors alike. Its unique location and lively ambience, coupled with an exceptionally warm welcome and ‘can do’ service, ensures that The Bristol becomes a home from home. Throughout the hotel, the ethos is one of real warmth and thoughtfulness, delivered by a dedicated and professional team. The definition of success is for guests to feel that the hotel is more akin to a home and therefore will want to return again and again.
Dog-Friendly
There is no need to leave your furry friend at home when visiting Bristol. Small, well-behaved dogs are just as welcome at The Bristol as the rest of your family
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Availability Search
Booking Details:
- Arrival Date:
- Fri , 1st Dec 2023
- Departure Date:
- Sat , 2nd Dec 2023
- No. of Nights:
- 1
Guide Prices
- Number of Rooms / Units
- 187
Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
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Deluxe Queen Rooms | |
Superior Double rooms |
*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Opening Times
Season (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023) |
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Awards
- Green Awards
Green Tourism Business Scheme (Gold) 2023
- Bristol Tourism & Hospitality Award
Business Tourism Winner 2013 2014
- TripAdvisor Awards
TripAdvisor Greenleaders - Bronze 2015
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WorldHost 2015
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Further Information
Accessibility
- Accessible Rooms
Catering
- Additional meal details
- Room service
- Serve breakfast
- Serve evening meal
- Serve lunch
Children & Infants
- Accept children all ages
- Cot - pre booking advised
- Highchair - pre booking advised
Establishment Features
- Accept coach parties
- Available for wedding receptions
- Conference facilities
- Currency exchange service
- Dogs Accepted
- Event venue
- Licenced for civil marriages
- Riverside
- Wedding Venue
Key Features
- In town/city centre
Languages spoken
- French spoken
- Italian spoken
- Spanish spoken
Leisure Facilities
- Gym - Residents only
Parking & Transport
- Car parking - Secure, weather-proof car parking available to overnight guests in the adjacent NCP for a fee of £5
Payment Methods
- Special group rates
Room / Unit Features
- Air conditioning
- CD Player
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hairdryer in all bedrooms
- Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
- Telephone in all bedrooms
- TV in all bedrooms
Specialist Features
- Aim to attract conferences and business meetings
- Christmas/New Year Programme
- Honeymoon Breaks
- Special provisions for lone female travellers
TripAdvisor

- Service
- Value
- Cleanliness
- Location
- Excellent3153
- Very Good1641
- Average535
- Poor165
- Terrible91
Recent Reviews:
- klleung9Trip Type:CouplesA Stellar Stay at The Bristol HotelMonday, 27th November 2023Right from the moment we stepped through the doors, there was an undeniable warmth and hospitality in the air. The staff, without exception, struck a perfect balance between professionalism and... Read full review
- nick jWonderful experienceTuesday, 28th November 2023Lovely room, Comfortable bed and a great 50" TV. Very clean excellent shower and bath. Great cupboards for clothes. Nice clean towels. Lovely soap and shower gel. Also kettle with coffee and a nice... Read full review
- coutts87Bridgwater, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesTheatre stayWednesday, 29th November 2023Beautiful hotel sited on the river short walk from Bristol Hippodrome. First class overnight stay. Excellent rooms, superb high quality food, courteous staff. Lovely spa toiletries, super soft robe... Read full review