Artist Residence Bristol

Hotels
9.2 (375 reviews)
28 Portland Square , Bristol , GB

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Unique decor
Good food options
Cons:
Fishy room odors
Location issues
Minor amenities concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.58
Some mentions of a drainage smell and fishy odors in rooms.
Service
9.99
Staff were friendly and accommodating, and went out of their way to help.
Location
8.59
Location is described as odd and tucked between a shopping center and residential area.
Room Quality
9.04
Some disappointment with room size and odors, yet comfortable overall.
Amenities
9.57
Unique furnishings and good minibar selection contributed positively.
Value for Money
8.53
Some reviews mention disappointment in relation to room size and pricing.
Food and Beverage
9.58
Good selection of drinks and food, appreciated by several guests.
Overall Experience
9.75
Many guests expressed a desire to return, highlighting a memorable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 12:14

Property Description

Central Location
Artist Residence Bristol is conveniently located in the heart of Bristol, just steps away from Cabot Circus and a short distance from Bristol Temple Meads Station. Explore the city's top attractions with ease during your stay.

Charming Accommodations
Experience comfort and style in our well-appointed rooms featuring modern amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and coffee machines. Some rooms even offer balconies for a picturesque view of the city.

Exceptional Service
Our dedicated staff is available 24/7 to ensure your needs are met promptly. Enjoy the convenience of room service, luggage storage, and a welcoming atmosphere throughout your visit.

Book now to indulge in a memorable stay at Artist Residence Bristol.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 375 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.58
Service: 9.99
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 9.57
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 9.58
Overall Experience: 9.75
D
Dave • couple • gb
10
Everything was perfect staff were lovely and the room was beautiful
Pros:

Very quirky the room was lovely as were the staff. Bathroom was amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • lu
8
Pros:

great location and nice ambience, excellent bathroom

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • gb
6
Pleasant friendly staff but the room was overpriced and not good value.
Pros:

Staff friendly and mostly helpful.
Good cocktails.
Good evening meal.

Cons:

Shower in first room we had booked (twin) didn’t work. Given the hassle of waiting for maintenance to sort it or moving rooms we didn’t say anything until the second day. When I tried to call down to Reception to inform the staff the phone in the room didn’t work. So I tried to call the external hotel line from my mobile, but nobody answered downstairs. My friend had to walk down to physically find a member of staff to help.

We were offered an alternative room upstairs (via a fire escape!) and the staff moving our stuff, which we didn’t want. We had to push for a better room next door, which was much more comfortable. The breakfast on our last morning took half an hour and it was not complicated food. There were multiple errors in the billing which took ages to sort out on check out. The manager offered complimentary drinks and tried to reach a compromise on the billing. He was considerate and polite.

For what I paid (thru Booking.Com), the initial twin room I booked was very poor value. I feel like I was paying 4 star rates for a small poorly provisioned space.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • couple • gb
7
Cool, trendy & comfortable. Great location, fab staff!
Pros:

Really cool, great art works and fantastic staff.
Very helpful.

Cons:

There was a private function which is fine but made their kitchen a little busy.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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zara • couple • gb
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Warren • couple • ie
8
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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virginia • couple • gb
9
Very welcoming. Very comfortable. Had a great time.
Pros:

Fascinating style with really comfortable bedrooms. Great staff. Friendly and funny and professional. The chef couldn’t come in on Monday morning so a lovely member of staff cooked breakfast for me c

Cons:

Sadly, no Sunday dinner available but that’s quite common in Bristol hotels.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • gb
9
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Sigi • couple • at
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Georgia • couple • gb
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Naddei • couple • it
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
9
Great architecture and finishes, friendly and welcoming staff, a good location and a very enjoyable
Pros:

As an interior designer myself, I particularly appreciated the interior styling and the attention to detail in the finishes. The room was small, but the space had been very cleverly considered and had everything we needed. I completely appreciate that the room sizes are dictated by the architecture and character of the building, and I felt the available space had been used extremely well.

Friendly Staff & good location.

Cons:

The only very minor issue was that our bedside lamps weren’t working, but this really was a small detail and didn’t detract from our stay.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
K
Kate • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely relaxed feel to the hotel.
Rooms very comfortable and clean.
Considering hotel very central , rooms very quite
Staff extremely friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Not having parking, but was aware of this before booking.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
L
Lulu • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Simona • couple • gb
10
Worth to visit again
Pros:

Everything was perfect,very clean and the style of the rooms… amazing! Breakfast 10/10 also a steak fantastic!!!

Cons:

Actually there’s nothing to dislike. I absolutely adore this hotel!

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Eva • couple • gb
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Freddy • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Big shout out to Callum on the front desk who checked us in, he made us feel instantly at ease and excited for our stay. Also the bar staff are so nice! Our room was amazing, such a good hotel, will deffo be staying again!

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Suzie • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
C
clare • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely rooms and great atmosphere

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
M
Mikkel • family_with_children • dk
10
Pros:

Æstetikken og indretningen var urban og stilfuld og maden var virkelig lækker og med sunde og lækre råvare

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee