10 min readDiscover Bristol's most sustainable and eco-friendly hotels, which have been celebrated for their commitment to the environment. Enjoy locally-sourced food in your breakfast buffet, charging points for your electric vehicle, water refll stations and other nifty features!
Where are the Green Key hotels in Bristol?
These Green Key certified hotels meet a set of high standard environmental requirements, from commitment to sustainable operations to environmental education among their team.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre
Take in views of nearby Castle Park and the River Avon from the premium rooms at this city centre hotel. You can also hit the shops at neighbouring Cabot Circus, or work up a sweat in their 24/7 Fitness Centre, complete with Peloton® bikes.
This 4-star hotel reduced food waste by 46% in 2024 and has a number of sustainability policies in action, including guest room recycling.
- Book a Shopping package at the hotel, which includes a buffet breakfast, free arrival drink, complimentary parking and late checkout.
Image - View from a room at Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre
Moxy Bristol
Enjoy all the mod cons at Moxy - all bedrooms have a 42-inch ChromeCast TVs, USB charging points, colourful and quirky interiors and spacious en-suite bathrooms. There's also a gym, bar and cafe on site, and all guests receive a welcome cocktail on arrival.
In addition to their Green Key, Moxy Bristol is also BREEAM-certified for its top sustainability standards. The building itself is modern, stylish and super sustainable, and Moxy has also taken steps to cut out plastic and have more environmental plans in the works.
Image - Moxy Bristol
Novotel Bristol Centre
Located just a stone's throw from Bristol Temple Meads station, this 4-star hotel has an on-site fitness centre, bar area (with Sky Sports) and the Gourmet Bar and Restaurant. The hotel also has its own EV chargers if you're arriving with an electric car.
Image - Novotel Bristol Centre
Bristol Marriott Royal
Housed in a Grade II listed Victorian building next to Bristol Cathedral and the shops and cafes of Park Street, the grand Bristol Marriott Royal is just a few minutes walk from top venues including the Bristol Hippodrome and Bristol Beacon. Just around the corner you'll find a range of greats bars and restaurants along the scenic Harbourside, and the hotel also boasts the award-winning Miller & Carter steakhouse as its on-site restaurant.
This historic hotel has water refill stations for guests, and encourages guests to reuse towels and minimise food waste.
Image - Lounge at Bristol Marriott Royal
Which hotels have a Green Tourism award in Bristol?
Clayton Hotel Bristol
This 4-star hotel in the heart of the Old City is set across several restored buildings, including the Grade ll listed Everards print works. The large and modern lobby has a large lounge area, as well as stylish Everard’s Bar & Restaurant.
The Clayton Hotel has been awarded a Gold Green Tourism award. All electricity in the hotel is purchased from 100% renewable sources, and the team are constantly reviewing on reporting on ways to reduce their consumption of electricity, gas and water.
Image - Clayton Hotel Bristol
The Bristol Hotel
With its waterside location next to the Floating Harbour, The Bristol is one of the city's top hotels, and has also been awarded a Gold Green Tourism award. Book a harbour facing room to enjoy the views, or get closer to the water's edge at their restaurant The River Grille, which has floor to ceiling windows and live piano music on selected evenings. Next door, Rick's is the perfect place to grab a leisurely brunch at weekends, or enjoy a classic cocktail on the terrace.
The hotel has a plan in place for reduction of food waste and electricity usage, as well as responsible water management. There are also EV chargers in the car park next door.
- Book a luxurious overnight stay including a three-course a la carte dinner in The River Grille with The Bristol's River Grille Escape offer
Image - The Bristol Hotel. Credit Simon Brown
Brook Lodge Farm Caravan and Camping Park
Take your pick from one of their touring caravan, motorhome and tent pitches (there's also the option to hire bell tents), and make the most of the facilities, including the on-site shop, children's play area and showers with hot water. The nearby Mendip Hills National Landscape is popular for walking, bird watching and cycling, and you're also just a short distance from the attractions of Bristol and Bath. If you have your bike in tow there is secure cycle parking, or EV chargers if you have an electric car.
This family run campsite in the Mendips just outside Bristol has operated for over 40 years and is passionate about preserving the local environment and landscape. As well as a Gold Green Tourism award, they have also won multiple awards from the AA, VisitEngland and FairTrade for Business.
Image - Brook Lodge Farm Camping
Leonardo Hotel Bristol City
Each one of the 197 rooms at this modern hotel has an exclusively designed Leonardo DREAM bed, and all guests can enjoy access to the fully equipped 24 hour gym and Leo’s bar and restaurant.
As part of the Leonardo Hotels group, this hotel has a strong sustainable ethos, from responsible procurement, waste management and energy usage to interiors made from sustainable materials, earning it a Gold Green Tourism award and a BREEAM certification.
The hotel is just a few minutes from Bristol Temple Meads station, and also close to Bristol Shopping Quarter. If you're looking to travel around the city, there's a Bristol Ferry stop just around the corner!
Image - Leonardo Hotel Bristol City
Radisson Blu Hotel
Enjoy dazzling views of the city and surrounding countryside from the floor-to-ceiling tinted windows in their top floor rooms, or grab a bite at their Collage Restaurant.
The Radisson Blu is across the road from the Bristol Ferry city centre landing, so if you're arriving by train you could take the ferry from Temple Meads direct to your hotel! It's also on the doorstep of many of the city's top attractions, including the Harbourside, Bristol Aquarium, We The Curious and Bristol Hippodrome.
Bristol's big blue hotel has received a Gold Green Tourism for reducing carbon emissions, replacing single-use plastic and using green cleaning products.
Image - Radisson Blu Bristol
Premier Suites Bristol
Enjoy a home-away-from-home feel at these serviced apartments in the city centre, whether you choose to be in the midst of Bristol's main shopping districts in the Cabot Circus apartments, or just a stone's throw from the Harbourside in the Redcliffe apartments. All of the apartments are comfortably furnished with an open plan kitchen and living area, and you can choose between one or two bedroom apartments. All guests receive a welcome gift of a bottle of wine on arrival.
Both the Cabot Circus and Redcliffe apartments have received a Silver Green Tourism award for reducing waste, minimising energy use and making their teams aware of environmental management.
Image - Premier Suites Cabot Circus
Berwick Lodge
Enjoy a luxurious stay at this independent country house hotel just outside Bristol, which blends grand architecture and antique furniture with modern facilities.
Berwick Lodge is proud of their Silver Green Tourism award - across the hotel, they've completely cut out single-use plastics, and instead use eco-friendly products from local Bramley soaps to compostable coffee pods. You'll find produce from local suppliers and their own organic garden on their menu, and even the flowers used to decorate the hotel come from their garden!
The hotel has its own wildflower meadows, ponds, bird boxes, and bug hotels to help the local wildlife. They've also installed two Type 2 electric car chargers on the premises.
- Book an Afternoon Tea package during your stay at Berwick Lodge to enjoy a Champagne afternoon tea in their glorious garden
Image - Lounge at Berwick Lodge. Credit Alicia Victoria
Hotel du Vin Avon Gorge
One of the most impressive hotels in the city, many of the rooms have spectacular views of the Avon Gorge and Brunel's Clifton Suspension Bridge. Enjoy luxuries such as fine Egyptian cotton bedding, king-size beds and roll-top baths in selected rooms. Take in more of the views at the hotel's Goram & Vincent restaurant, or The White Lion pub next door.
The hotel has a 70% Waste Recycling minimum target and renewable energy is used throughout the building, all contributing to them earning a Silver Green Tourism award. They are also removing all single-use plastics and all products that use non sustainable palm oil.
Image - Hotel du Vin Avon Gorge
Hotel du Vin Bristol City Centre
Having undergone a refurbishment in 2024, this glamorous hotel looks better than ever, with each room decorated individually with its own colour scheme and furniture. All 40 bedrooms in this grade II listed, 18th Century building have custom made beds, Egyptian linen, minibars and satellite TV.
In addition to the hotel's onsite Bistro and Sugar House bar, there is also a display wine cellar and four private dining rooms. Hotel du Vin Bristol City Centre received a Bronze Green Tourism award in 2024.
Image - Hotel du Vin Bristol City Centre
Clifton Hotels
This independent group of Bristol hotels includes The Berkeley Square Hotel, The Clifton Hotel, The Rodney Hotel and The Washington. All of the hotels are brilliantly located in the pretty suburb of Clifton in attractive Georgian buildings, within easy reach of Bristol City Centre and many key attractions.
The group holds a a Bronze Green Tourism awards across all of the hotels for their energy efficiency, waste management, sustainable sourcing and social involvement across the city.
Image - The Berkeley Square
Other sustainable places to stay in and around Bristol
Mollie's Motel
Designed by the team behind Soho House, this slick hotel in Cribbs Causeway is a great choice to be close to nearby attractions such as The Wave, Aerospace and Bristol Zoo Project, but is also popular for its American style diner, which serves up a menu of burgers, hotdogs, waffles and pancakes. Leave room for their milkshakes too!
Mollie's Motel offers EV charging, bike hire, paperless check-in, and refillable toiletries.
Image - Mollie's Motel
Brooks Guesthouse
This contemporary guesthouse is located next to St Nicholas Market in the heart of Bristol's Old City. Take your pick from their double, king, twin and triple bedrooms, or stay in one of their rooftop Retro Rockets!
Their award-winning breakfast is packed with locally sourced ingredients, and the team are committed to reducing the use of energy, water and other resources, and also train their staff on sustainable business practices.
Image - Brooks Guesthouse
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