Ramada Bristol West

Hotels
Ramada
7.6 (3086 reviews)
Gordano Service Area, Junction 19, M5 Motorway , Easton in Gordano , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful and efficient staff
Convenient motorway/service-station location for stopovers
Generally comfortable rooms and good breakfast options
Good basic facilities for short stays
Cons:
Poor cleanliness in several rooms (stained carpets, musty smells)
Extra charge for car parking and limited/unclear parking access
Difficult-to-find entrance and poor signage
Poor EV charging facilities and lack of lift; some room comfort issues (hard mattresses, hot rooms, uncomfortable pillows)

Categories

Cleanliness
5.2
Multiple reviews mention dirty/stained carpets, musty smells, finger smudges on windows and generally poor standard of cleanliness in some rooms; a few rooms were described as spotless but issues are frequent.
Service
9.2
Predominantly positive: staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and efficient; reception fixed a bedside light quickly and staff assisted with breakfast/dining—only occasional service lapses (e.g., repeated requests for cot bedding, ironing board).
Location
8
Convenient motorway/service-station location praised for accessibility, but several guests noted poor signage, difficult-to-find entrance and the service-station setting affecting perception.
Room Quality
7.2
Mixed: some guests reported clean, comfortable rooms and excellent beds, while others reported hard mattresses, uncomfortable pillows, hot rooms and AC not working or musty bathrooms.
Amenities
7.6
Good basic facilities for a stopover (parking, dining area), but issues noted with EV charging (poor), lack of lift and extra parking charges; overall functional but with gaps.
Value for Money
7
Mixed value perception: some found pricing reasonable for stopovers and food, while several guests felt extra parking charges and missing items reduced perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Generally positive comments about breakfast and some evening meals; a few mentions of poor food, but most guests who ate reported satisfactory choices and helpful dining staff.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall a convenient, staff-friendly stopover option with good facilities for short stays; cleanliness and parking/EV issues temper the experience for some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-16 01:33

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 15 minutes from Bristol city center and airport, with easy access to the M5 motorway, Ramada Bristol West offers a prime location for both leisure and business travelers.

Comfort and Convenience
Enjoy spacious rooms with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee making facilities. Benefit from complimentary car parking, a 24-hour reception, and additional services like trouser presses in the en suite rooms.

Dining and Exploration
With the 'Welcome Break' service station on-site, guests can indulge in a variety of dining options. Explore nearby attractions like the SS Great Britain, Bristol Zoo, and the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge during your stay at Ramada Bristol West.

Book now for a seamless blend of comfort, convenience, and exploration at Ramada Bristol West.

Important information:

Please inform Ramada Bristol West if you will be arriving after 23:00 by the day of arrival, this is to assist the hotel with check-in procedures.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of £20 per Pet, per Stay applies (with a maximum of 2 Pets). Please contact us beforehand to request this and pay for it at check-in. There is a Pet Sanitation Fee at £75 only if required and additional charges may apply for longer length of stays with Pets, please contact the Hotel. Service Animals are welcome at no charge.

When booking 6 rooms or more, the hotel reserves the right to contact you to pay a deposit of up to 50% of the booking to guarantee the booking for the hotel.

Please note that an additional charge of £15 per person will apply for check-in outside of the scheduled hours/ late check-out.
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 3086 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.2
Service: 9.2
Location: 8
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Adrian solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Adam couple gb
5
Lovely room bed was not comfy and to hot!!
Pros:

Was very quiet

Cons:

Dirty and hot really hot

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Luke family_with_children gb
5
I wouldnt use this particular hotel again.
Pros:

The location was great

Cons:

When parking, there wasnt enough so had to park in the HGV parking. This was unsafe as i had my wife and 2 children. You should have access to the main services car park but we were told we couldnt.

We ordered a cot in the family room, we had to ask reception 3 times for the bedding as there was none. This was asked at 5pm, 8pm and then 10pm when the baby was due to be in bed.

Iron and ironing board werent in the room. When asked at reception, we had to take a picture showing it wasnt there.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Black couple gb
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Aldo solo_traveller it
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Yue family_with_children gb
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
A
Adam family_with_children gb
7
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Kristina family_with_children gb
7
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
S
Selçuk solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
C
Catherine couple gb
8
Very good indeed
Pros:

The location was very good for us. Most importantly the staff were excellent. Reception were extremely helpful and all staff very polite.

Cons:

The bedroom did not have ac which was difficult for us in the summer heat.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Greg couple gb
3
Pros:

EV car charging facilities are very poor - dont stay here if you have an EV

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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aaron couple gb
8
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Sara solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Easy to access, parking was fair, staff were friendly and helpful, the room was okay but needs a proper clean and refresh, food was good and it was reasonably priced.

Cons:

The room smelt musty, the carpet was dirty and had stains, it needed a thorough clean.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Christian solo_traveller de
8
Radreise Südengland
Pros:

Gutes Frühstücksbuffet mit Restaurant. Hilfsbereites Personal. Lage direkt an der Sutobshn, dennoch für ein Fahrrad zu erreichen. Kann im Zimmer geparkt werden.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Ron solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
1
Dirty unkempt rooms
Pros:

Convenient place to stay in between long drive from Cornwall to Manchester

Cons:

Dirty stained carpets, finger smudges on windows. Poor standard of cleanliness.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple gb
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
1
Cons:

There was a theft from my room. I reported it but nobody has contacted me.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Kate solo_traveller gb
7
Will check booking process more carefully next time
Pros:

Good bed. Excellent fan.

Cons:

Charge for car parking unnecessary sting in tale on room that had cost quite enough. Dining room did not tempt me.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Clair couple gb
10
Cheap, dog friendly, quiet, safe, quality, friendly staff.
Pros:

Handy cheap hotel on the motorway for a night as we had a long drive with little dog so it broke the journey up for us. Nice green grass for dog to walk on. Breakfast was yummy!

Cons:

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2026-07-23 via Nuitee