The Clifton Hotel Bristol

Hotels
7.6 (4456 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.
Managed by a private host
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 4456 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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Chris • extended_group • gb
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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ross • couple • gb
1
Never again
Pros:

Didn't have breakfast.

Cons:

We stayed for one night myself and my husband and parked round the side of hotel in Sunderland Place and retuning to our van the next morning it had been broken in to and all our power tools and everything else was taken. So if you are in thr same boat as us don't stay at this hotel in this area.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • fk
8
Most enjoyable
Pros:

The experience was peaceful. The breakfast was delicious. The staff very friendly and attentive.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Vickie Mcdiarmid • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Edward • couple • gb
10
Welcoming and very helpful staff. Great location and a great place to stop
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent. The choice and quality of the food was better than we had anticipated. The serving staff were brilliant, very welcoming and made us feel "at home". The front of house team could not have done more for us, organising the taxis to not only take us to the wedding ceremony but also collect us from the reception. A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE STAFF.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • gb
8
Lovely getaway stay in a beautiful part of Bristol
Pros:

Lovely location

Cons:

Modernise rooms

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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MARIA CONSUELO • extended_group • es
8
Pros:

El hotel está un poco alejado del centro pero está en una de las mejores zonas de Bristol.
El desayuno muy bueno. También tiene restaurante propio para poder cenar allí mismo. El personal muy amable.
Eso sí, si se contrata excursión para ir a Stonehenge, el punto de encuentro queda bastante alejado y hay que ir en bus o taxi.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Lou Morgaine • solo_traveller • ch
7
Pros:

Gute Lage, nettes Personal, gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.

Cons:

Für sehr heisse Tage ist das Hotel nur bedingt zu empfehlen. In den Zimmern in den oberen Stockwerken wird es unerträglich heisse und lüften kann man nicht gut, weil die Fenster nur halb geöffnet werden können.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Melvyn • couple • gb
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Staff are so kind, friendly, efficient, helpful and welcoming.

Cons:

Few bits in the bathroom could be deep cleaned every few weeks or month !

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • family_with_children • gb
8
Staff Brilliant, Ticked All the Boxes!
Pros:

Staff were so good and helpful. The feel of the hotel was a bit budget but so was the price.
It was a flying visit and we needed a bed for the night, so it was perfect.

Cons:

It was baking hot, and there was no aircon, but they did supply fans.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Myers • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The staff were amazing and very helpful.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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SUZY • solo_traveller • ca
10
Very good location and good single room. Staff were all lovely
Pros:

Didn't have breakfast there staff were very friendly and helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Asha • solo_traveller • in
8
Pros:

Location ,the staff in the reception were very friendly and nice

Cons:

The room was very hot despite the two desk fans due to lack of ventilation

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Ahmed • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Dominic • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Abbie • solo_traveller • gb
5
Boiling hot room
Pros:

The staff checking us in was really friendly and helpful, they had amenities like kettle and coffee. The outside area was nice and good bar next door, good location

Cons:

It was hotter than hell in the room. I felt like a lobster being boiled alive!😆 and only got about 2 hours sleep because of it. The hotel really should invest in air con, there was a small fan that didn't work well and the windows only opened a fraction. We sat outside for an hour in the middle of the night in a desperate attempt to cool down because it was too hot to be in there, when I mentioned how hot it was to the night staff he just shrugged (although what could he do in reality to be fair)

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • gb
6
Decent stay but beware of noise if you are early to bed!
Pros:

Decent room but in need of a minor facelift. Though no AC, the room was perfectly cool enough with the provided desk fan and keeping curtains drawn. Good price for Bristol, but I’ve stayed in hotels in other big cities for a similar price and the facilities were better.

Cons:

The bar downstairs was certainly lively, going until 12am. I think this should be emphasised more clearly on the booking page.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Pass • couple • gb
9
A nice 2 day trip
Pros:

Clean and good facilities

Cons:

Noises from the bar below

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • couple • it
1
Esperienza pessima
Cons:

Esperienza pessima, camera piccolissima e claustrofobica. L’unica via di aerazione era una piccolissima finestra in alto. Purtroppo l’ultima sera siamo stati costretti a dormire in reception. State alla larga!!

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee