The Royal Inn by Chef & Brewer Collection

Hotels
Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
9.2 (1250 reviews)
Pier Rd Portishead , Bristol , gb

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Bar
Private parking
Electric vehicle charging station
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and attentive staff
Beautiful location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Drain smell in bathrooms
Cold rooms on arrival

Categories

Cleanliness
8.44
Negative sentiment regarding drain smells in bathrooms, affecting overall perception.
Service
9.91
Staff received numerous positive mentions for being friendly, attentive, and welcoming.
Location
9.45
Reviews highlighted the beautiful and excellent location of the hotel.
Room Quality
9.4
Rooms were generally described as comfortable, though some had issues with temperature.
Amenities
8.93
Standard quality for this hotel tier; no specific comments in reviews.
Value for Money
8.89
Standard quality for this hotel tier; value reflected in overall positive experience.
Food and Beverage
8.94
Food quality positively acknowledged, despite occasional serving temperature issues.
Overall Experience
9.61
General consensus from multiple reviews showed a highly positive overall stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:13

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience luxury at The Royal Inn by Chef & Brewer Collection in Bristol, just 2.5 km from Sugar Loaf Beach. Enjoy the convenience of a restaurant, free private parking, and a bar during your stay.

Family-Friendly Atmosphere
Perfect for families, this 4-star hotel offers spacious family rooms and amenities catering to all age groups. Each room is equipped with a kettle, desk, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom for your comfort.

Convenient Location
Situated near Ashton Court and Bristol Zoo Gardens, our hotel provides easy access to key attractions. With free WiFi and Bristol Airport just 24 km away, your stay at The Royal Inn promises both relaxation and exploration.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at The Royal Inn by Chef & Brewer Collection.

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 1250 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.44
Service: 9.91
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 8.93
Value for Money: 8.89
Food and Beverage: 8.94
Overall Experience: 9.61
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Jürg couple ch
9
Pros:

Sehr netter Empfang, Mitarbeiter waren alles sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit
Essen war für unseren Geschmack gut
Frühstück wie es in England halt so gibt

Cons:

Nichts

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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JacobFromUK couple gb
8
Nice place to stay, but overpriced.
Pros:

The setting of the hotel is beautiful and clearly very popular with locals. The room was a good a good size, comfortable and clean. We ate in the Restaurant which was also popular, the food was good pub grub rather than fine dining.

Cons:

Check in is a bit hit and miss, because rooms only make up a small percentage of thier trade, there was no dedicated staff so you had to catch someone at the bar, which when the bar is busy is dificult.

The layout of the hotel is very higgldy piggldy, going up and down multiple stairs to get to our room. It would be terrible for anyone with any sort of mobility issue.

The biggest thing is value. The price included breakfast but was not cheap. Had it been 70% of the price we paid I would have thought it an OK price for what we got, however I came away feeling I had paid fairly significantly over the odds for what I recieved.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Hume couple gb
8
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
M
Michel solo_traveller be
8
Pros:

Locatie. Cod and chips.

Cons:

Sunday roast lunch.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Cope solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Melanie couple gb
7
Lovely recently renovated old hotel in a stunning location
Pros:

We were given the bigger room overlooking the sea which was fabulous. Stunning decor and the size and fixtures in the bathroom particularly were incredible.

Location was stunning and having a restaurant and bar on site with lovely terraces overlooking the water was also fantastic.

Very good breakfast that can be bought at an extra cost of £11.50 each

Cons:

Need to bear in mind it’s a popular pub restaurant as well as a hotel and with the location right on the estuary it was very very busy when we arrived. Parking was on a first served basis and no spaces designated for hotel guests so you may need to park further up the road. There were one or two areas that needed attention in the room - a damp patch on the ceiling and areas of repair needed in the bathroom where there was water damage. No shelf for putting toiletries on in the shower.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Peter couple de
10
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
10
Lovely stay, everything was excellent. Great place to stay on our way to Cornwall, would definitely recommend and stay a
Pros:

Good location with lovely views. Lovely outside area to sit and eat, indoor eating area good too. Our bedroom had wonderful view and was so spacious!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Alexandra solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Continental breakfast poor. Cooked breakfast good.

Cons:

Continental breakfast . Scrambled egg only ok . Same 2 soups For our 4 night stay . I ‘m being v picky - trying to to find things I didn’t like!

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
T
Tel1968 solo_traveller gb
9
Royal inn
Pros:

Location

Cons:

locals, too posh.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
A
Alan solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Excellent location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
V
Vicki couple gb
10
Very relaxing
Pros:

Fantastic location , friendly staff , rooms very clean and comfortable

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
C
Christopher solo_traveller gb
9
Very comfortable accommodation in excellent location
Pros:

Comfortable and modern rooms
Good location
Parking
Good restaurant
Friendly and helpful staff

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
F
Fuchs couple at
9
Pros:

Super Lage ,großer Parkplatz, gutes Restaurant,

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
P
Philip solo_traveller gb
10
Oozing with friendliness and wonderful food
Pros:

Having been refurbished recently, not just bedroom but all areas were to a very high standard

Cons:

I couldn’t stay longer….this time

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
M
Martin couple gb
10
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Hilary solo_traveller gb
8
Good for short stay
Pros:

The location, the staff, the bed and pillows. Food was good in restaurant.

Cons:

The smell in the bathroom. 2nd stay and there is a smell from the drains in the bathrooms. Only 1 hand towel for 2 people?

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Gazzoid couple gb
8
lovely hotel with a great location and friendly staff
Pros:

a good size and very comfortable room. All; the staff we came into contact with were very polite and helpful.

Cons:

When we arrived into our room, the bathroom had an unpleasant smell, which we believe could have been the drainage. The smell disappeared once we opened the window for some fresh air.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
9
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Lynne couple gb
10
Lovely location with great views, good food and welcoming staff
Pros:

Location was excellent - great views across the Severn. Easy walk into Portishead

2026-06-13 via Nuitee