The Clifton Hotel Bristol

Hotels
7.6 (4508 reviews)
St Pauls Road , Bristol , GB

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great central location for Clifton/city centre
Friendly, helpful reception staff
Clean rooms and bathrooms
Comfy beds
Well-stocked minibar
On-site bar/restaurant
Garage parking available
Cons:
Rooms often small or cramped
Rooms can be very hot (no in-room AC during heatwave)
Some rooms dated
Shower temperature/control issues reported
Breakfast quality/service inconsistent
Parking can be pricey
Limited window/ventilation or missing blinds
Glass shower door design hitting sink
Rooms unsuitable for larger pets

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Multiple reviews explicitly call rooms and bathrooms clean; overall cleanliness is consistently described as satisfactory.
Service
9
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and welcoming at reception; only occasional note about breakfast staff being less welcoming.
Location
9
Location is repeatedly praised as excellent for Clifton, the city centre and nearby parks; a clear strong point in many reviews.
Room Quality
6
Several guests report small, sometimes cramped or dated rooms, problems with overheating during a heatwave, lack of AC in rooms and issues such as a glass shower door hitting the sink or limited wardrobe/space.
Amenities
7.5
On-site bar/restaurant and a well-stocked mini-bar are positives; fans provided but lack of in-room air conditioning and some parking/circulation limitations reduce the score.
Value for Money
7
Good location and comfortable beds support value, but dated rooms, parking cost and mixed F&B experiences make value mixed for some guests.
Food and Beverage
6.5
Bar/restaurant mentioned positively by some; breakfast received criticism (taste and service) from other guests, yielding a mixed-to-below-average impression.
Overall Experience
7.6
Most stays are described as fine for short visits thanks to location and friendly staff, but a minority experienced significant negatives (very hot rooms, very small rooms, shower issues) leading to a mixed overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 14:40

Property Description

Charming Accommodations
Indulge in individually decorated en-suite rooms at The Clifton Hotel, each offering modern amenities and luxury toiletries. Relax in style and comfort during your stay.

Convenient Location
Located just steps away from Clifton Village and the University of Bristol, our Grade II listed building provides easy access to Bristol's bustling city center and popular attractions. Explore the vibrant Harbourside, Bristol Zoo, and the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge nearby.

Dining Excellence
Savor delicious meals at Racks Bar and Kitchen, featuring a heated terrace and a diverse menu of modern European cuisine and hearty breakfast options. Enjoy a memorable dining experience during your visit.

Experience the perfect blend of elegance and convenience at The Clifton Hotel. Book now to secure your unforgettable stay.

Important information:

Please note: Parking is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Some rooms can experience noise from the bar and restaurant. This is mostly, but not exclusively on weekends. To request a quiet room, please use the Special Requests section or contact the property using the details on the Booking Confirmation.Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 4508 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 7.6
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LISA • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

Staff very pleasant and breakfast was lovely. Great location.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Jane • family_with_children • gb
8
Very plesant stay in great location, would happily stay here again if visiting Bristol.
Pros:

The staff were all lovely and very helpful. The bed was comfortable and there was plenty of hot water. We arrived about 3.00 pm and, travelling in two cars, we did both get a parking space in the secure garage which was really good as parking in this area is not easy.

Cons:

Vegan breakfast wasn't great, poor quality sausage and large amount of tough kale. Cereal, juice, etc was fine.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Hughes • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

Comfy with good breakfast

Cons:

A bit of a drain odour knockout about and it reminded us of the hotel from the shining 🌟 😂

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent stay in central Bristol
Pros:

Great location in central Bristol, nice welcome, fruit and fresh coffee in the room, good restaurant on site and I was able to work in the cafe area for a while after checkout. Really comfy bed.

Cons:

My room had a slightly smaller window and was quite small but it was great value for money.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • au
5
Very compact but OK for the price
Pros:

The location was very handy and fortunately they had parking (paid). The room was comfortable enough but very small. A bit tired in places.

Cons:

I wasn't expecting a large room but the compact size was a surprise. The shower is about as small as you can get and on a number of times I knocked the water tap off. There is barely enough room to get between the bed and the wall mounted TV.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great value and very convenient
Pros:

Excellent value for money, clean and comfortable, felt safe and staff genuinely lovely

Cons:

Can imagine noisy in summer, not a problem at all midweek October

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • gb
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Jorgos • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

Room was like prison. On website was with car park But was not car park there

Cons:

Bathrom 120•120. No way to have shower

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • extended_group • gb
7
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • solo_traveller • de
8
Comfortable and convenient
Pros:

Location, choice and quality of the breakfast

Cons:

Food is a bit expensive

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Giles • couple • gb
9
Did the job
Pros:

Location and price

Cons:

All ok

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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bielka • solo_traveller • do
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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MichaelKeel • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great located hotel
Pros:

Location, dog friendly and comfy beds.

Cons:

Noise from bar below till 12pm

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Barry • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Clean, well appointed, great breakfast, can't find any fault at all, I'd go back for sure!

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Jonny Mercer • extended_group • gb
6
Cons:

They allowed a woman with a stinking dog to occupy a downstairs room. The stink along the corridor was disgusting. It seems they are more interested in pleasing filthy dog lovers than the rest of their customers.
The restaurant bar area is scruffy and not very clean.
The rooms are dated and the beds are poor

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Arti • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
8
Cons:

Some of furniture and carpets tired and old

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Staff were exceptional

Cons:

Balcony could be cleaned

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Saryu • family_with_children • fr
8
Friendly and helpful staff. Good location. Mini bar was a nice touch.
Pros:

Great location, near good restaurants.

Cons:

Curtain didn’t fully cover window.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee