Harbour Hotel & Spa Bristol

Hotels
8.2 (1967 reviews)
53-55 Corn Street , Bristol , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cold showers
Poor food quality
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
Several reviews noted issues with cleanliness including the experience with the spa and some smelly cushions.
Service
8.63
Staff were generally mentioned positively, with specific praise for being friendly and accommodating.
Location
8.67
The location is frequently praised as perfect for exploring with easy access to amenities.
Room Quality
7.62
Some rooms were described as small and having issues like broken heating and cold showers.
Amenities
8.15
Amenities like the spa and beds were mentioned positively, but issues were noted with the pool and gym.
Value for Money
8.11
Mixed feelings on value with complaints about food quality and extra charges, affecting the perceived value.
Food and Beverage
7.66
Food quality received negative remarks, particularly about cold breakfasts and festive meals.
Overall Experience
8.63
Despite some issues, many guests expressed enjoyment and would return, indicating a generally positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 21:21

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Services

Indulge in the ultimate relaxation experience at Bristol Harbour Hotel with access to the award-winning restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Unwind in the en suite rooms equipped with Monsoon showers, plush bathrobes, and complimentary gin and sherry decanters.

Exquisite Dining and Social Spaces

Savor delectable seasonal dishes made from locally sourced ingredients at the Harbour Kitchen or enjoy a delightful afternoon tea at The Gold Bar.

Harbour Spa Retreat

Pamper yourself at the Harbour Spa with a range of treatments, indoor pool, hydrotherapy pool, steam room, and sauna. Book directly with the spa for a rejuvenating experience.

Experience luxury and convenience in the heart of Bristol. Book your stay at Bristol Harbour Hotel for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

When booking more than 5 rooms, a nonrefundable deposit is required at the time of booking. The deposit requested is 50% of the total stay, the balance payment is required 28 days prior to arrival.

Please note that use of the spa will incur an additional charge of GBP 10 per person per hour. Please contact the property in advance to arrange this. The use of the Spa is for those over 16 years of age.

All room rates, which include a breakfast, will be a continental breakfast.

Children aged below 16 years are not allowed to use the spa.

Children aged 16–18 years can only use the spa under adult supervision.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1967 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 8.63
Location: 8.67
Room Quality: 7.62
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.11
Food and Beverage: 7.66
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Noor • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location
Pros:

The staff were friendly and helpful and we were even offered a refreshing drink as we arrived on a hot day. The location is excellent for the centre of Bristol as we were going to a concert at The Beacon. The restaurant was not available but they communicated this to us beforehand and was not a problem as the hotel is near a lot of excellent restaurants. I enjoyed using the spa facilities but they are very small which is why you have to book.

Cons:

Unfortunately our room was in a corner on the 3rd floor next to the lift which was noisy at times and did affect our sleep. The walls had some peeling paint in the corners and there was a slight smell of damp, so a refresh would be suggested.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Jack • couple • gb
5
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Rosie • couple • ae
6
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • ae
6
Great location but the hotel itself needs work and is overselling itself.
Pros:

The location is perfect and the reception staff and staff in general very helpful.

Cons:

We paid for a suite as it was my birthday trip - definitely not worth the extra cost. At almost £200 per night this “suite” was massively overpriced! It wasn’t a suite at all just had an extra sofa at the end of the bed!

The shower completely flooded the bathroom into the bedroom twice as it didn’t drain. We had to have maintenance up twice as a result of this so we are not sure what maintenance did the first time if anything at all to fix this but it was the same the next morning.

All the lights in the room flickered constantly which for someone like me with sensory issues is a major issue. Maintenance did sort this once we complained however.

There was only one space for the luggage rack - behind the door and we only had one medium size bag with us which when on the luggage rack you then couldn’t open the door!

The coffee machine was on a slide out tray in the cupboard that unless you then removed everything else off of that and put the machine at an angle you couldn’t put the drip tray down flat.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Rhys • couple • gb
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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walker • couple • gb
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Location excellent

Cons:

Small lift

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Shelley • couple • gb
8
Expensive for one night when we didn't need to be in the city
Pros:

Location perfect

Cons:

Carpet in room,musty sofa and cushions

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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sonia • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
6
Nice hotel
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Noisy I did ask for a quiet room. I know this is in the city, but there was a noise all night and they put our bedroom on a corridor where the doors come up from the lift and entrance we was then woke up every morning and night by loud guests.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Justine • solo_traveller • gb
10
Fabulous, would defo stay here again
Pros:

Stylish boutique feel in a stunning building. Staff were lovely- they left me a good luck note and some chocolates as they knew I was going in for major surgery the following morning. So thoughtful and much appreciated!

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Lindrus • couple • gb
10
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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DAGAN • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • extended_group • gb
9
Absolutely splendid and definitely hope to return very soon
Pros:

Room was splendid. Location of hotel just right not too far from the station and very close to Bristol Beacon and The Hippodrome and in the Old City. Staff very friendly and helpful. Definitely the place to stay next time.

Cons:

Nothing could have been better. Loved everything about the splendid hotel building and the proximity to places we were going to

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Callum • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Got upgraded to a bigger room. Bed was so comfy and the upstairs bathroom was very well laid out and clean

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • gb
10
Best stay ever. Won't stay anywhere else in Bristol now i have found Harbour Hotel
Pros:

Staff were lovely. So helpful and friendly.
Bed was the best bed I have slept in. I did not want to wake up

Cons:

Nothing. Loved it all. They upgraded us it so was a lovely surprise.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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NIKOLA • solo_traveller • gb
9
Comfortable
Pros:

Pretty much all
Location was brilliant
Reception staff was amazing

Cons:

It’s an old building so it’s a bit rundown.
Slightly annoying that there is a charge for the spa when it’s advertised as a spa hotel

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Faye • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location was amazing and close to everything that you need. The team there were polite and lovely. Tge room i was in was lovely, but the sofa in there could do with a clean, curtains were coming off the rail. The bathroom was amazing with bath and shower.

Cons:

The food was not very goof, i ordered poached eggs and they came hard boiled. Such a shame as the hotel was lovely.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee