The Bristol Hotel’s austere exterior may surprise guests upon arrival. A multi-storey public car park is located nearby. Its position on Prince Street, Queen Square means the hotel is easily accessible by car and residents in the hotel pay discounted charges for the car park (£16 for 24 hours at the time of writing).
There is direct access between both. The Bristol Hotel occupied a motel that was built in 1966. The area around the building was redeveloped afterward.
The honeycomb-style concrete frontage is in keeping with the Modern architectural movement and has been designated as a Grade II building. The hotel’s residents can walk out the back onto a cobbled Narrow Quay near Bristol’s historical floating harbour. Bristol’s busy city centre is a unique setting.
Bristol Hotel: Wonderful place to visit
The Bristol Hotel is a part of The Doyle Collection luxury hotel group, a family-owned luxury hotel chain. It is ideal for those who are looking for a special city break or for visitors to Bristol who want to combine luxury accommodation with easy access to the main attractions of Bristol. Pets are welcome for owners of small, well behaved dogs.
The Meeting and Events Centre is located adjacent to the hotel and is one of the most important business facilities in South West England. This makes the hotel an ideal venue for conferences, business meetings and special events such as weddings and other celebrations.
Accommodation
There are 187 suites and rooms spread over six floors. Those on the quayside enjoy some of best views, both to the harbour below and to the city beyond. There are different types of rooms, from standard up to deluxe.
All are beautifully furnished, with large-screen televisions and USB charging ports. They also have tea and coffee-making equipment, bathrobes, slippers and Temple Spa toiletries.
You can also find out more about the Facilities
The hotel offers a number of cosy lounges located on the ground floor for guests to meet with family and friends to discuss plans and events.
There is a small gym with state-of-the-art fitness equipment. A 24-hour front desk with friendly staff is available to answer any questions and give information about the area. The conference centre is equipped with a separate entrance, a lounge area, a bar and a large, spacious ballroom.
The nine meeting rooms boast a smart décor and the latest technology including flat screen TVs and integral projectors and the variety in size and capacity ensures suitability for every type of event. Parking is available on-site and Wi-Fi is complimentary.
Food and drink
The River Grille, on the ground-floor by the quayside with a view of the harbour, serves breakfast and lunch. Before dining, guests can enjoy a drink at the River Lounge and bar located just above the restaurant.
The River Lounge and River Grille is open to residents and nonresidents alike. Both venues offer floor-to-ceiling windows that take advantage of the harbour views. A special treat, served in either venue is the G & Afternoon Tea. This includes classic components – cucumber sandwiches, scones with jam and cream and handmade miniature cakes – served on fine bone china from a Heritage Collection made in the UK especially for the Doyle Collection. This afternoon delight is complemented by a unique blend of teas. This afternoon delight is available between 12:30pm – 4:30pm on Thursdays and Saturdays. On request, gluten free or vegan teas are also available.
What’s Nearby?
Queen Square is located in front of our hotel. It’s a peaceful Georgian Park surrounded by cobbled roads and trees. This is a popular location for outdoor theatre, concerts, and other events. Arnolfini Bristol’s International Centre for Contemporary Arts is located in Bush House – a large Grade II listed house. The centre has a broad range of contemporary arts, and artists from around the globe are welcome.
Pero’s Bridge, which connects the Narrow Quay to Millenium Square across water is located close to the hotel. The latter is surrounded by restaurants and bars, and close to attractions like the Bristol Aquarium.
The Prince’s Bridge leads into the historic floating harbor from the end of Narrow Quay. This harbour was built to counter the high tides of the River Avon. It has over forty bridges that span its waterways. In the 1970s, commercial operations were halted here when the docks were moved downstream to Avonmouth and Portbury. Since the 1980s old sheds, storage facilities and other buildings surrounding the floating harbour have undergone a regeneration to create a popular centre for leisure and tourism. Prince’s Bridge crosses the quay to Wapping Quay, where the MShed museum (which tells the history of Bristol), the tallship Matthew and the ocean going steel steamship SS Great Britain can be found.
The Clifton Suspension Bridge is a major attraction of Bristol. It’s easily accessible thanks to the excellent public bus service. There are several services that stop outside the hotel. Bristol is renowned for its popular festivals and events, especially the annual Bristol Balloon Fiesta. Around 100 hot air balls gather in the grounds at Ashton Court. Mass early morning and early evening assents are a popular feature of the three-day programme and thousands of spectators gather to enjoy Nightglow – when tethered balloons ‘perform’ to the loud beat of popular music. Shuttle buses (day tickets are available online) ferry people from Temple Meads Station to Ashton Court, stopping at the Bristol Hotel along the way.
You Can Get There
Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station is 30 minutes away by foot or 10 minutes by taxi. The Airport Bus A1 stops outside the hotel and operates a frequent service. Bristol is close to the M5, M4 or M32 motorways.
The Bristol Hotel is a luxury hotel in Bristol, located right on the waterfront. It offers a luxurious level of comfort and convenience for any visitor to the city.
