THE CLIFTON HOTEL BRISTOL, Bristol – A Smart Stay in the City
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About the Hotel
St Pauls Road,
Bristol,
United Kingdom,
BS8 1LX,
Bristol (Area)
Rooms & Amenities
The Clifton Hotel Bristol offers six room types: King, Double, Single, Small Single, Twin, and Family. All rooms include an ensuite bathroom, free Wi-Fi, digital radio, TV, tea and coffee facilities, and toiletries. Family rooms have one double bed and one single bed. Optional extras include a minibar and newspaper. Rooms feature a writing desk, telephone, alarm clock, and ironing station.
Dining at Racks
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at Racks Bar & Kitchen. The menu includes seasonal British dishes, vegetarian, and vegan options. The Ivy Clifton Brasserie operates The Spritzer Bar, offering summer spritzers. KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar serves sushi rolls like the Volcano Roll, ramen, katsu curry, tempura, bao buns, and gyozas, along with Japanese cocktails, sake, and whisky.
Entertainment & Events
A pop-up cinema with covered seating for 200 guests features a state-of-the-art LED screen and wireless headphones. Live music performances include local artists like Coyote Blue and Toby Joe Reilly. Seasonal events include outdoor concerts in The Mall Gardens, carol singing, and mulled wine. Bristol Zoo Gardens, with over 400 animal species, is 1.5 km away.
Location & Access
The Clifton Hotel is a Grade II listed building, 300 meters from the University of Bristol and 1.5 km from Clifton Suspension Bridge. Bristol Temple Meads station is 2.5 km away. Nearby landmarks include Clifton Observatory (1 km), Bristol Cathedral (1 km), and Bristol Zoo Gardens (1.5 km). The Mall Gardens host outdoor concerts and events.
Guest Services
Direct bookings require no deposit or hidden fees. Rooms include fresh fruit, loose-leaf tea, and ground coffee. Bed configurations (double or twin) must be requested before arrival. The hotel is near Cannons and Clifton College health clubs, both a 5-minute walk away. Signage guides guests to shops and restaurants in Clifton Village.
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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Parking
GBP 14 per day
Luggage storage
24-hour services
24-hour reception
General
No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Services
Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Dining
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Spa & Leisure
Garden area
Room features
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Mini-bar
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Bathroom
Bathtub
Free toiletries
Media
Direct dial telephone
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Location
St Pauls Road,
Bristol,
United Kingdom,
BS8 1LX,
Bristol (Area)
Map view
St Pauls Road,
Bristol,
United Kingdom,
BS8 1LX,
Bristol (Area)
City landmarks
Bridge
Clifton Suspension Bridge
4800 ft
Zoo
Bristol Zoo Gardens
4500 ft
Museum
Brunel's SS Great Britain
1.0
mi
Church
Bristol Cathedral
4000 ft
Tower
Cabot Tower
2600 ft
Museum
M Shed
1.2
mi
Landmark
Clifton Observatory
3600 ft
Public Building
We The Curious
5200 ft
Landmark
Brandon Hill Nature Park
2900 ft
Square
Queen Square
1.1
mi
Church
Clifton Cathedral
2500 ft
Gallery
Arnolfini
1.0
mi
Theatre
Bristol Old Vic
1.1
mi
Museum
The Georgian House Museum
3000 ft
Landmark
Christmas Steps
4200 ft
Theatre
The Lion King at Bristol Hippodrome
1.0
mi
Public Building
Bristol City Hall
4100 ft
Aquarium
Bristol Aquarium
4700 ft
Church
Christ Church Clifton
2100 ft
University
Bristol University
2300 ft
Museum
The Red Lodge Museum
3400 ft
Nature reserve
Avon Gorge National Nature Reserve
1.3
mi
Park
Castle Park
1.3
mi
Landmark
The Matthew of Bristol
1.2
mi
Shopping Area
The Galleries
1.1
mi
Nearby
Museum
Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery
1700 ft
Victoria Rooms Queens Road Clifton
The Victoria Rooms
600 ft
Gallery
Royal West of England Academy
800 ft
Wills Memorial Building Queens Road
Wills Memorial Building
2000 ft
Broadcasting House
BBC Bristol
1800 ft
Restaurants
Sandwich Sandwich Ltd
700 ft
100 Queens Road
The White Rabbit
1200 ft
33 - 38 Gordon Road Clifton
Two Ways
1200 ft
6 Queen_s Avenue
Taka Taka
1800 ft
1 Queens Row Triangle
Piri Piri corner triangle
1600 ft
11-12 Triangle South
M&M Kebab Shop
1500 ft
63 Whiteladies Road
The Berkeley Jd Wetherspoon
1900 ft
15-19 Queens Road Clifton
The W. G. Grace
1700 ft
71-73 Whiteladies Road Clifton
Budapest Cafe
2100 ft
58 Alma Vale Road Clifton
Subway
2000 ft
15-19 Queens Road Unit 1 Berkley Centre
The Spotless Leopard
2300 ft
Alma Road
Magic Roll
2100 ft
3 Queens Row Triangle
Guest Ratings & Reviews
Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 5 reviews
4/5
based on 279 reviews
0.8
0.8/10 based on 3227 reviews
#33 of 42 hotels in Bristol based on Tripadvisor
Richard
United Kingdom,
March
2024
6.0/10
The executive room was completely different from what I expected from the pictures online, making it more challenging. Despite that, the stay was marred by the noise of screaming and shouting throughout the night. The hotel's location near the university and city center was a plus, but disruptions in the corridors were a downside.
Rooms
5.0
The executive room was not as depicted online and had noise disturbances all night.
Service
7.0
The service was brilliant, with helpful information provided before our stay. The staff were accommodating and efficient. However, the noise disruptions were a significant drawback.
Location
6.0
The hotel's location in the student-populated area close to the university and city center was convenient. However, disruptions in the corridors affected the overall experience.
Dining
6.0
The dining options, though not exceptional, were satisfactory. Breakfast was decent but slightly overpriced for the quality offered.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities were average, with some noise disturbances affecting the stay's overall enjoyment.
Lawrence
United States,
January
2024
6.6/10
The hotel had both positive and negative aspects. The rooms were poorly decorated with old carpet and not very clean, but they did provide tea/coffee and fruit. The location was ideal for accessing Clifton's facilities, but could be noisy at times. The dining experience was mostly good quality but a bit expensive. Overall, the stay offered good value for the price paid.
Rooms
5.0
The room was really small, poorly decorated with old carpet, and not particularly clean, with lots of dust around, but it had tea/coffee and fruit.
Service
8.0
The staff were very friendly and helpful, with great character, and the service was neat and well presented.
Location
7.0
The location was ideal for accessing all facilities in and around Clifton, although it could get noisy at times.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good quality but a little expensive.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel provided basic facilities without any specific comments.
Gary
United States,
November
2023
7.0/10
My stay at the hotel was an interesting mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were not big but comfortable, with a double bed squeezed in. Unfortunately, the noise from stag/hen parties outside was quite disruptive. The location, however, was excellent, within walking distance of the city center and great for exploring Clifton and Redland. The service was pleasant overall, but a billing mix-up on check-out caused chaos. Dining options were nice, and the staff did their best to accommodate requests.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were not big but comfortable, with a double bed squeezed in. However, the noise from stag/hen parties outside was disruptive even with the window closed.
Service
6.0
The staff were polite and helpful, but there was a billing mix-up that caused confusion during check-out.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was great, within walking distance of the city center and ideal for exploring Clifton and Redland.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was nice, and the staff attending breakfast were kind and accommodating. However, I didn't find the options particularly delicious.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers nice facilities, but nothing exceptional stood out during my stay.
Jack
United Kingdom,
September
2023
7.0/10
The hotel has a good size, clean rooms equipped with tea/coffee and fruit, but they are next to the street and not well sound-proofed. The service was friendly, accommodating, and just really nice. The location is crowded and extremely noisy, lacking relaxation, but it has plenty of bars and restaurants. The dining experience was fine with hot, well-cooked food served promptly. The facilities are in need of refurbishment, being very tired.
Rooms
7.0
My room was clean and equipped with tea/coffee and fruit, but the street noise was a bit disturbing.
Service
9.0
The service was friendly and really nice, making my stay pleasant.
Location
6.0
The location is noisy but convenient with plenty of dining options.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was fine, with well-cooked food served promptly.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities are in need of refurbishment but still functional.
clean rooms
noisy location
David
United Kingdom,
June
2023
6.8/10
The hotel is alright, but has some drawbacks. The rooms have a strong smell of fried food from the kitchen and are noisy due to stag do groups nearby. The odor of disinfectant and damp is also noticeable. On the positive side, the service is top-notch and very friendly.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms have a strong smell of fried food from the kitchen and are booming with noise. The presence of stag do groups nearby adds to the noise levels and an odor of disinfectant and damp is lingering.
Service
9.0
The service was superb, quick, attentive, and friendly. However, there were disturbances like loud music and banging of empty barrels outside the window.
Location
7.0
The hotel is between the harbour and Clifton, a 10-minute walk to Clifton with a nice reception/cafe area. It benefits from proximity to the Suspension Bridge, a symbol of the city.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was a bit disappointing with long waiting times and rude staff. There was a perception of being treated poorly despite having paid in advance for breakfast.