Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel

Hotels
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Marriott Hotels & Resorts
8.7 (8989 reviews)
College Green , Bristol , GB

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Overpriced
Noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
Issues with cleanliness noted such as stains on ceiling and dirty windows.
Service
9.31
Staff were described as friendly and willing to help.
Location
9.55
Great location mentioned multiple times in reviews.
Room Quality
8
Issues with comfort and noise were highlighted.
Amenities
8.93
Amenities were generally good but missing some basic items.
Value for Money
7.99
Several reviewers mentioned the hotel was overpriced for the quality.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Breakfast was described positively, but some issues with service.
Overall Experience
9.21
Mixed feelings but overall positive with room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:30

Property Description

Victorian Charm and Prime Location
Experience the elegance of the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel, ideally situated next to Bristol Cathedral and the picturesque waterfront.

Luxurious Rooms with Stunning Views
Indulge in rooms offering breathtaking vistas of the river, College Green, or Bristol Cathedral. Enjoy modern amenities like satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities for a comfortable stay.

Culinary Delights and Relaxation
Savor delectable meals at Miller & Carter restaurant, featuring premium steaks and seafood. Unwind with cocktails and drinks at the Bar after a day of sightseeing.

Immerse yourself in Bristol's vibrant arts scene and explore nearby museums and galleries, just a short stroll away. Book now to elevate your stay at Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel.

Important information:

Parking is available for GBP 17 per 24 hours, and GBP 7 for up to 2 hours.

Please note that a valid credit card corresponding to the name on the booking is required at check-in.

Please note that bookings for 3-4 guests in a room will be charged for the extra breakfasts at the hotel, as multiple occupancy bookings only include up to two breakfasts.

Please note that one dog will incur an additional cleaning charge of GBP 30, two dogs will incur a charge of GBP 50, and for stays of more than 7 days, an additional fee of GBP 50 per week applies.

Please note that a maximum of 2 dogs is allowed per room.

Please note, no dogs are allowed in food and beverage outlets.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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BRS

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 8989 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 9.31
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.93
Value for Money: 7.99
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 9.21
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Peter • couple • au
5
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Staff were friendly.

Cons:

Bed was particularly uncomfortable, and pedestrian noise resulted in a poor nights sleep. We slept through our alarm and were unable to go for breakfast.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Alasdair • couple • gb
7
Typically Marriott with a few shortcomings
Pros:

Great location. Large and very quiet room. Onsite parking is a god-send and whilst expensive, is cheaper than the nearby NCPs. Looks and feels very typical American corporate chain hotel with big wide open passageways.

Cons:

Looks and feels very typical American corporate chain hotel with too much beige in what is a really impressive old building. Oddly for a massive chain, the shower gel was empty and the tea/coffee caddy was really limited. The mattress was well used with a big dip in the middle. The price for breakfast was extortionate so we gave that a swerve.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • gb
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sean • couple • gb
9
Very good. Great location
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Yousef • couple • jo
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Henry • solo_traveller • gb
4
Good location and parking however have had better stays for less at other hotels
Pros:

The central location was good for the show we were attending and the secure parking on site in central Bristol is a positive

Cons:

I had booked a king size suite, upon arrival we were told we had been downgraded and would receive money back aswell as free parking but I haven’t received any partial refund nearly 2 weeks later hence the poor value for money rating. Also both me and my fiance found the mattress too hard and the pillows too soft to sleep particularly well, but I understand that different people have different preferences and you can’t always get it right for everyone

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Ivanna • extended_group • gb
7
À good quality overnight stay for university drop off.
Pros:

Comfortable beds. Easy parking. Restaurant was good for dinner. Breakfast was disappointing after the good dinner.

Cons:

Expensive. Breakfast was not good.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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JOAN • couple • us
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Alexia • family_with_children • cy
7
Not up to expected Marriott standards.
Pros:

Location is very convenient and lovely area. Large hotel in a wonderful building with a cosy lounge. Excellent steak restaurant inside.

Cons:

There is absolutely no soundproofing both from inside the hotel as well as from the windows outside. The room was very noisy and we asked for a new room which was noisy too. Breakfast was below average and we had to move all our luggage ourselves. The room and bed were too small for two people.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
9
Extremely comfortable.
Pros:

Excellent stay, stayed in one of the refurbished rooms which was so comfortable. Excellent location and very friendly staff, wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Bristol.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Location and feel of the hotel . Even walking through the corridors to the room felt high class

Cons:

Apart from not having a bath robe in the room this time nothing

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Rebeka • couple • lv
10
Excellent location and royal stay in the centre of Bristol
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay so much! First, we love Bristol, so we knew in which district we wanted to stay. But somehow Marriott Royale exceeded our expectations. The interior, the size of the room, the location, the court hall (!!!). Just loved! We will return!

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Maria • extended_group • us
8
Enjoyable…
Pros:

Great location and helpful staffs

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Dorothy • couple • gb
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Hariche • couple • pt
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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natasha • couple • gb
5
Fantastic location. Feels like 3 star in what was once a 5 stat
Pros:

Great Location. Staff friendly. Room was big.

Cons:

We could have stayed in cheaper hotels but I thought we would spend a bit more to stay in this grand looking hotel which is beautiful building on the outside and in a great location. It’s probably the way of the world but we were underwhelmed. Inside it feels more like a larger Premier Inn / Travelodge tacked on to the side of a Miller and Carter chain Restaurant . The check in staff were friendly. The room was big. We were only there for 1 night although we realised we weren’t told what room we were in or where it was and had to go back and ask. There was litter on the front steps which stayed there the whole 24 hours. I rang reception from the room once, they didn’t pick up and I gave up. They are probably short staffed so Marriott HO don’t blame the staff!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
8
Great location, beautiful hotel, our go to in Bristol +++++
Pros:

Beautiful hotel - always feels like a treat when we come and stay. They seem to be redecorating the rooms and pretty certain we were in a recently decorated room, which was very stylish.

Cons:

Some facilities did not work in our room (niggles but still would have expected everything to work), and the Reception team didn't ask how was our stay when we checked out, which I would expect for a Marriott.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mandi • couple • gb
5
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee