Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin

Hotels
Hotel du Vin
8.2 (4153 reviews)
Sion Hill , Bristol , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Pets allowed
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Excellent food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room comfort complaints
Inconsistent service at the bar

Categories

Cleanliness
7.05
Issues with room not cleaned for 3 days, found another person's hair in the bathroom.
Service
8.55
Staff described as understanding and helpful, great reception staff.
Location
9.05
Fabulous location next to the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Room Quality
7.55
Small rooms with cold temperatures and issues with room comfort.
Amenities
8.05
Good amenities but some issues like the bathroom extractor fan.
Value for Money
8.05
Good value noted but issues in the room detracted from perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.05
Excellent dining options and tasty breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.25
Overall decent stay with both positives and negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 05:47

Property Description

Stunning Views of Avon Gorge: Set above Avon Gorge, our hotel offers breathtaking views of Brunel's suspension bridge, creating a picturesque backdrop for your stay.

Convenient Location: Nestled in Clifton, just 2 miles from Bristol city centre, our hotel provides easy access to the bustling city life while offering a peaceful retreat. Enjoy a variety of dining options within walking distance.

Modern Amenities and Comfort: From the large terrace for al fresco dining to the White Lion Bar serving delectable British cuisine, we ensure a comfortable stay. With free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and tea/coffee facilities in every room, we cater to all your needs.

Experience luxury and convenience at Avon Gorge Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The property will contact the guest following their reservation.

When traveling with a dog, please note that an extra charge of £25 for 1 dog or £40 for maximum 2 dogs, per night applies. Dogs are allowed in designated guest rooms-please notify the hotel in advance.

The Breakfast inclusive rates include a Full-cooked breakfast and Dinner inclusive rates includes 3 courses from our seasonal menu. Supplements apply to certain items. Inclusions only apply for adults.

Children’s Breakfast is not included in the advertised rates and the charges are as follows directly to the hotel: 0-4 years old – Breakfast Complimentary/5- 11 years old – Breakfast charged at 50% full price/ 12 and over breakfast charged at full adult price. Kids Dinner Menu also available.

Please note extra beds and cots must be confirmed with the hotel prior to arrival, customers will be required to settle children's extra bed charges (£30 per night) directly with the hotel.

Parking within the Hotel grounds is very limited and chargeable at £12 per day. Alternatively there is some pay & display parking bays in and around Clifton Village, please pay at the machine.Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 4153 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.05
Service: 8.55
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 7.55
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.05
Food and Beverage: 9.05
Overall Experience: 8.25
A
Abigail couple gb
7
Disappointing stay in what is a lovely hotel in a good location
Pros:

Nice hotel in a good location

Cons:

Don’t believe the bed was king size as specified and it was a big disappointment that not even hotel guests could use a section of the terrace after 9.30pm. 9.30pm seems very early to not be disturbed other guests in their rooms. Unfortunately this did ruin my stay

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
M
Marjan solo_traveller nl
8
Prachtig uitzicht & fantastisch ontbijt.
Pros:

Het ontbijt & het uitzicht.

Cons:

Het Hotel was donker ingericht (muren) en omdat ik claustrofobisch ben vond ik dit niet prettig.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
B
Bea couple gb
7
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
R
Ralph couple gb
5
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
H
Hodgkinson solo_traveller gb
8
Very clean smart hotel. Staff nice. Would recommend.
Pros:

Location very good. Food above average. Breakfast very good. Staff friendly.

Cons:

Nothing particularly negative to write.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
P
Paul solo_traveller gb
2
Pros:

Location

Cons:

We paid for an upgrade for a suite and were put in a basement.
I've stayed in the hotel before in a much cheaper room with a far better view. In essence we were ripped off.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
J
joanne solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
C
Charles couple gb
8
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
C
Carolyn couple gb
8
Sunday roast was excellent
Pros:

Fantastic views in good location for Clifton

Cons:

Car parking charges apply

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple gb
9
Amazing location.
Pros:

Staff were very helpful and kind. The terrace is a joy. The room was comfortable and clean. Having a safe, tea and coffee facilities and fridge was very convenient. The air conditioning was very efficient.

Cons:

The room layout could be improved - it was tight between the bed and the wardrobe.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple gb
7
Cons:

Parking was a challenge
Room wasn’t cleaned properly.
Shower gel dispenser was empty

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
L
Lesley solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
F
Foxford couple gb
9
We were at a wedding. Our experience was nothing less than delightful. Excellent staff, amazing breakfast. Very comforta
Pros:

Wonderful!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
C
Caroline couple gb
4
Too expensive for what it was
Pros:

The location is fantastic and the hotel was able to offer permits so that we could park nearby. There is an amazing terrace at the rear of the property with a great view of the bridge.

Cons:

I paid £477 for a Classic Gorge Vista Room. This is expensive, but I was happy to pay for the view. Unfortunately, there was barely a view. You could only see the gorge and the bridge if you stood against the wall to the left hand side of the window. If you simply looked through the window whilst in the room, you could see nothing except the tops of the trees across the gorge. If you stood right by the right hand side of the window and looked out, you had a view of a large brick chimney which runs up the side of the building. As an aside, the window was small and the room was dark.

We ate in the restaurant at lunchtime, which was passable, but not great and breakfast was the same.

We have stayed in other Hotel Du Vin properties and they have been of a much higher standard, as have their restaurants.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
B
bailes couple sg
7
Fabulous
Pros:

Location is great as we can walk to Clifton village, enjoy an outdoor terrace, get easily to where we needed to go.
Room was great size and very well appointed and comfortable. The view is a lovely thing to wake up to.
Beds are getting a little old but linen adn pillows are fabulous.
Breakfast is extremely expensive with little option for a smaller cheaper option that includes protein.

Cons:

The smell in the lobby area and up the main staircase is not good. It smells like a dirty mop. I wish you could do something about this or ventilate it.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

Excellent place to stay.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
V
Victor family_with_children gb
10
One of the best hotels I have stayed at!
Pros:

I booked a balcony suite overlooking the Clifton suspension bridge and the Avon Gorge, which made it the best hotel location I have ever stayed at as an experienced traveller. The brilliant restaurants, cafes and pubs within a stones throw of the hotel provided for an amazing time.

Cons:

The decor of the hotel, the bedroom and shower facilities are staff are all superb. A stay at this hotel is very highly recommended. A very relaxed and friendly atmosphere with no elitist overtones of privilege.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
L
Lisa couple gb
9
A wonderful comfortable stay in beautiful hotel in a superb location.
Pros:

A quality hotel in a fabulous location. Lovely room, extremely comfy huge bed and beautifully styled bathroom. Good attentive staff, great breakfast choices in restaurant with superb view and lovely evening meal with plenty of delicious vegetarian choices.

Cons:

Very expensive and extremely busy due to Balloon Fiesta. Hotel bar is very small and we found it difficult to get a seat anywhere. Extremely difficult to park in the surrounding area as most is permitted.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
J
Jemma couple gb
10
Perfect stay
Pros:

The location was excellent. The food in the restaurant was exceptional. Every staff member was very friendly. We loved our stay and will be back.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
M
miajE4615NB Friends getaway
10
Cocktails
Pros:

We had great cocktails made by Josh and Connor in the cocktail bar. They were really friendly and we had a laugh as well as great quality drinks!

2026-08-08 via Tripadvisor