The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Hotels
8.4 (1522 reviews)
1055 First Avenue , San Diego , US
+1 619-232-6141

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1522 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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Guadalupe • couple • us
10
Pros:

Staff and location.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • family_with_children • fr
4
peu recommandé
Cons:

les travaux dans le hall de réception sont à prévoir avant que le plafond s'écroule, et le ménage n'est pas fait tous les jours

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Koen • solo_traveller • nl
8
Had a good stay, but might not come back because of the poor wifi
Pros:

Very comfortable bed

Cons:

Very poor wifi

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable room and close to attractions.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Valentina • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Victor • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Missy • couple • us
6
Price was fair for the location.
Pros:

The room looked exactly like the pictures advertised online

Cons:

There wasn’t enough parking space available only valet for 42 a night. Also how we were woken up around 2/3 o’clock in the morning for a false alarm.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Diana • couple • us
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Terri • couple • us
5
It was fine.
Pros:

Good location, nice staff

Cons:

The bathroom was rough. The toilet bowl had what looked like mildew. Some of the bathroom floor and shower tile grout was black with mildew.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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carrie • couple • us
8
Good clean hotel
Pros:

Location was decent. It was clean and staff were very nice

Cons:

Coffee pot had no outlet for it use, had to move it around the room, the handle for the toilet and shower were loose. Just the details were not 100 %

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Cecilia Amoros • solo_traveller • ar
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Tribunalo • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Jeanine • couple • us
9
Pros:

Very small roomy and homey
Beds are super comfortable
Price is great! Not expensive at all
Rooms are updated bathrooms are nice

Cons:

Wall plug outlets are loose nothing stays really connected into walls

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Marron • couple • us
10
Will stay again
Pros:

Very nice folks who work there

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • au
9
Convenient and really nice boutique hotel with friendly staff
Pros:

Perfect for my short stay

Cons:

Parking was expensive

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Mohan Kumar • couple • us
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Yun jing • couple • us
3
Not very clean and no room service.
Pros:

Location was good, very central and close to everything. Have good restaurants just around the corner.

Cons:

The rooms were kind of gross. Very old and unclean. There was mold in the bathroom. The mattress was sunken from usage, the hallway smelled really bad, the lobby ceiling was unfinished and gross. The bedsheets weren’t clean and we needed to call in everyday to get fresh towels and there were not room service at all. For 250$ a night this is not some cheap motel we are staying at and the quality was just disappointing.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Jeanine • couple • us
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Maura • extended_group • us
10
Very caring staff that did not only care to make sure our stay at the Bristol was fantastic, but our trip to downtown Sa
Pros:

Everything about this hotel was great! The staff was exceptional, the location is perfectly in between Gaslamp and Little Italy, as well as short drive to the airport. As a tourist, we appreciated the tips and recommendations from the hotel staff so much. We had a late flight and the staff kindly stored our luggage at the hotel until we had to go. Although we didn’t need the valet, they never failed to greet us and even helped us get our luggage into our uber.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee