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The Bristol Hotel San Diego

3.5 star property

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Property entrance
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Lobby lounge
Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
$129
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22

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1055 1st Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaport Village
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Cool)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Fab)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Fab)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Primo)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Primo)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Fab Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom | Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Accessible Primo King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Accessible | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Accessible

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

Cool King Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Cool King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Fab King Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Primo King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About this property

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Hotel in Downtown San Diego
A fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and valet parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Bristol Hotel San Diego offers 114 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities consist of a business center and a meeting room. Event facilities measuring 5005 square feet (465 square meters) include conference space. This boutique hotel also offers a fitness center, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

The Bristol Hotel San Diego is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 42 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 5,005 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during February, March, April, May, June, and July:
  • One of the dining venues
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 42 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Bristol Hotel San Diego
Bristol San Diego
Hotel Bristol
The Bristol Diego Diego
Bristol Hotel San Diego
Bristol Hotel A Greystone Hotel
The Bristol Hotel San Diego Hotel
The Bristol Hotel San Diego San Diego
The Bristol Hotel San Diego Hotel San Diego

Reviews

The Bristol Hotel San Diego Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 833 out of 1447 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1447 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1447 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1447 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 1447 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Marva D.

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was very disappointed, the bathroom was NASTY!! The receptionist was very professional, this was the only experience.. The location is NOT family friendly for walking..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel room was moden and clean, just the shower was totally outdated and needs renovation. The gym was very good and hotel staff is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ezra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

YOHEI

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ermikaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, staff was very friendly and attentive. Valet workers were kind and speedy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jenny

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No parking. And the parking lot that they suggested around the corner no attendant! Had to wait outside for someone to unlock the door to get into the parking structure to get my car out and the elevators don’t work!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

San Diego weekend

Great location in downtown San Diego, close to restaurants, walkable area. Also close to the stadium. The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel itself was modern and very clean. We would definitely recommend staying here and we would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey Edward

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect San Diego get away
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Would've been nice to have a microwave
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to pay for over priced parking. The only good thing was it was clean. I didn’t get my complementary wine. It was noisy so you hear the train in the mornings and lots of sirens. There valet is 42 dollars and the parking on the side is 30 dollars
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

JOEL

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kariana

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

miguel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruben

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not very clean staff not attentive and not friendly will never stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025