The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Hotels
8.4 (1450 reviews)
1055 First Avenue , San Diego , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Comfy beds
Cons:
Cleanliness concerns
Limited amenities
Parking fees

Categories

Cleanliness
7.86
Several reviews mentioned issues like black mold in the shower and cleanliness not feeling deep enough.
Service
9.33
Staff received positive mentions for being friendly and helpful.
Location
9.37
Location is frequently praised for its convenience and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
8.32
Rooms were generally considered roomy and comfortable, though some layouts were odd.
Amenities
7.85
Amenities like a coffee machine were appreciated, but some basic items were lacking.
Value for Money
8.31
Value is considered good for the location but some guests felt basic amenities were missing.
Food and Beverage
7.36
Limited food options were noted, with a lack of breakfast service mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.83
The overall experience was generally positive despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 19:42

Property Description

Prime Location in Downtown San Diego
The Bristol Hotel, adjacent to Gaslamp Quarter, Marina, and Little Italy, offers a boutique experience at the heart of the city.

Sustainability and Convenience
Renovated guest rooms with LCD TV, fridge, and coffee maker, along with eco-friendly bath amenities, provide a comfortable and environmentally conscious stay.

Exploration and Entertainment
With valet parking and proximity to San Diego Civic Theater and Convention Center, guests can easily explore the city's attractions and enjoy dining, shopping, and activities.

Experience the charm of Downtown San Diego at The Bristol Hotel - Book your stay now!

Important information:

When booking 10 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAN

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 42 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1450 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.86
Service: 9.33
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 8.32
Amenities: 7.85
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 7.36
Overall Experience: 8.83
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Oswaldo • couple • us
7
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Anguiano • extended_group • us
1
Pros:

Parking expenses

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Kris Lyn L. • extended_group • ph
9
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Guillermo • extended_group • us
4
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Julia • extended_group • br
10
Perfeita
Pros:

Os funcionários são muito atenciosos e simpáticos. Isso por si só já vale a experiência. Além disso, a estrutura do hotel é excelente. Recomendo muito.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Millard • couple • us
8
Pros:

Hotel employees were helpful and friendly. The hotel room was very clean and comfortable.

Cons:

The neighborhood had a few homeless people wandering around. They didn't bother us, but we felt uncomfortable. That's all everything else was great.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Viviana • extended_group • it
7
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

bed confortable

Cons:

underware left in room by previous occupant; shower water takes a long time to warm up; no coffee machine or microwave in the room;

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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leylani • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

The employees were super friendly.

Cons:

It was under construction, not visually appealing

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Tafoya • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Clean room, great staff.

Cons:

Lighting was low, wish there was better lighting, especially when doing makeup.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Gonzalez • couple • us
10
Pros:

Nice staff and the room was very clean. Its also only 5min walking to the center of all the partying but juat far enough to where you won't hear any of it when you want to bed down.

Cons:

If I had to be picky about anything, it would be the valet parking. When I arrived it was available, by the time I checked in it was somehow sold out when no one else came in after me. I second I found parking elsewhere it was available again. And multiple spots at that. It really made no sense.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Avetis • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Christina • family_with_children • us
9
I felt so comfortable and safe.
Pros:

The front desk person was awesome and so kind. I appreciated his kindness after the long day we had had.

Cons:

That they didn't offer a continental breakfast.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Avetis • extended_group • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • family_with_children • us
9
Had a nice day at the hotel. It was nice and quiet. The room temperature was great. The beds were very comfy.
Pros:

I only stayed one night so I didn’t get to see a lot of the property. But you had a good gym. The beds were so comfy.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Olayinka • couple • au
8
I am happy with my stay
Pros:

I am very pleased

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Staff was amazing.

Cons:

The sink was not draining well but since we were barely there it didn't cause a problem. Also, it would have been great to either have self-parking onsite or better info about the lot next door.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Martina Elisabeth Maria • family_with_children • de
8
Sehr schöner Aufenthalt in einem netten Ambiente mit einem tollen Ausblick aus der 8. Etage.
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage, sehr freundliches Personal, bis 12:00 Uhr kostenlose Heißgetränke (z.B. Kaffee, Kakao) in der Lobby erhältlich. Wir waren nach Ende einer Kreuzfahrt schon um 10:00 Uhr im Hotel und konnten die Koffer deponieren. Das Zimmer war schon gegen Mittag bezugsfertig.
Zimmerreinigung, Handtuchwechsel nur auf Anfrage kostenlos erhältlich.

Cons:

Die Klimaanlage ließ sich nur schlecht regulieren.
Sehr niedrige Toilettenhöhe. Zuwenig Aufhängevorrichtungen für Handtücher und Badetücher für 3 Personen im Bad vorhanden.
nur 1 Sessel vorhanden
WLAN instabil

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee