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Bristol Hotel

Bristol Hotel
Call now to book: 1-800-454-6835 from hotels.com
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4 of 5 stars 93 reviews
93 Reviews
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#40 of 242 hotels in San Diego
Description: Contemporary hotel located in downtown financial district, 6 blocks from convention center, 3 miles to San Diego Zoo.
  • Address
    1055 First Ave
    San Diego, CA 92101-4890
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TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 93 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 57 reviews Rooms
    • 3.5 based on 54 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 56 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 57 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 18 reviews Dining
  • Recommended For:
    • 40% based on 61 reviews Young singles
    • 40% based on 61 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 30% based on 61 reviews Older travelers
    • 30% based on 61 reviews Families with young children
    • 20% based on 61 reviews An amazing honeymoon

Reviews of Bristol Hotel

( 1-10 of 93 )
5 of 5 stars
Norway
Jul 19, 2008

This hotel was a pleseant surprise. Rooms were stylish and spacious and the staff was nice and helpful. Close to shopping and dining facilities downtown. Recommended! more

Management response from
BristolGM, General Manager

Thank you for your review.

Jul 17, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I've stayed at a lot of hotels before and there are 2 things that are really important to me: cleanliness and service. Hotel Bristol was really great in both! Let me start off saying that I really appreciated how they catered to my note attached to the reservation. They upgraded my room to accommodate for free! Considering that there are... more

Management response from
BristolGM, General Manager

I appreciate you spending a few moments and writing the wonderful review of my property.

Jul 2, 2008

Spent a recent on night stay on a business related trip; my high end chain was oversold and couldn't accommodate an extension to my stay. I contacted the front desk at The Bristol directly, and booked for that night. The brief encounters with the staff (check-in and out) were pleasant enough and staff seemed eager to be helpful. Room was... more

Management response from
BristolGM, General Manager

I'm glad we were able to accomodate you when other hotels were sold out. I also appreciate you spending the time to leave a review of the property. Thanks.

Jun 21, 2008

I was in town for BIO 2008 and booked the Bristol When I got in at app. 8PM the cab left me at the curb and the employes in the lobby stared at me. I walked up to the door and stuck my head in and the girl at counter said hi- but the two guys just stared. I could... more

Management response from
BristolGM, General Manager

I personally apologize to your treatment during your arrival at our hotel. You highlight two areas that I have been working with the staff and managers since my arrival last week. When checking into a hotel you should be treated the same as had you just walked into one of the staff's personal homes. I thank you for taking your...

1 of 5 stars
Portland OR
Jun 9, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

From the very beginning I should have known it was going to be a disaster. My friend and I were greeted by an "I'm sorry" from the man behind the front desk as we struggled to get the door open with all of our luggage. Then we were given someone else's room. That's right we lugged all our bags up... more

Management response from
R. Lambach, General Manager

On Sunday, June 8th, we experienced a problem with the hotel’s water heating system. The system was down for several hours, but was then brought back on line after the repairs were completed that same day. This resulted in some guests having experienced a loss of hot water in their guest rooms. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that this...

May 6, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We went to the Bristol for a ladies' weekend in San Diego. The Bristol is centrally located in dowtown. We walked or took the Trolley everywhere. The rooms were nicely appointed. Our shower was not working well, and was repaired immediately. Front desk staff was friendly and helpful. Free internet access in the lobby was a plus. Main drawbacks were... more

Management response from
BristolGM, General Manager

I appreciate you taking your time to leave a review of our hotel. Thank You!

1 of 5 stars
new york
Apr 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I booked Bristol through hotels.com, prepaid and received booking confirmation. On the day of arrival I called to tell that i would be arriving late and was told that they don’t see my reservation. I asked whether any rooms at all were available but front desk Amanda did not want to check before we arrive there - ignoring the fact... more

Management response from
BristolGM, General Manager

I apologize for the treatment by the staff. THis should have never have happened. They have been retrained to indeed look up any reservation not in their computer system as well as check daily arrivals by all internet sites to ensure that no one has to go through the above situation. If there is anything that I can personally do,...

4 of 5 stars
woburn massachusetts
Apr 15, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The Bristol is a boutique gem! The hotel exceeded our expectations. We stayed there the first week in April. The room was spacious and the bathroom well supplied. Even though there was a Greyhound Bus terminal across the street we were not bothered by noise. From our room on the 8th floor we caught a glimpse of the ocean and... more

Management response from
BristolGM, General Manager

Thank you for submitting your review of our "unique boutique" property. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

4 of 5 stars
rxsooner
Apr 1, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We just returned from San Diego where we attended a national conference, and for our needs The Bristol Hotel was a great place to stay. It was just a short trolley ride to the convention center and just a few blocks of walking to get most anywhere in the Gaslamp District. In comparison to many of the other lodging options... more

Management response from
BristolGM, General Manager

Thank you for the great recommendations about our hotel. You are correct about the bathtubs and as of today half of the hotel bathrooms have had the tubs reglazed. The remainder will be finished shortly as they are not up to our standards. Thanks again.

Mar 26, 2008

What a pretty hotel. We loved the rooms and the lobby was really classy. The resturant food was top notch and the bartender was so friendly and had a great laugh. Overall we had a very nice stay. more

Reviews of Bristol Hotel

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