The Bristol Hotel San Diego

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
1055 1st Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Navy Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (Cool)

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Fab)

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab)

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Primo)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Accessible

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday:
  • 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 fire extinguisher, 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

The Bristol Hotel San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 681 out of 1246 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1246 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1246 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1246 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1246 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad
Went to check in and was told my reservation was canceled. They had no rooms. Extremely disappointed... whole evening was wrecked...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Rammdeep

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed one night but from the moment I checked in everything was more than exceptional. Everything was super clean, the bed was comfortable and the AC was quiet. I stayed in a suite and wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was convenient and staff was very helpful. Love how they greeted there guests. Only one thing the parking needs to improve!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff that was helpful and courteous through out our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alvin, rancho cucamonga

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time in San diego. They were very friendly and caring. They gave some great advice of olaces to see and places to eat food. Sucks they didnt have a mini fridge or a bar but overall a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Travis

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is within walking distance to most key areas in downtown San Diego. Took me about 15 to 20 minutes to get to the convention center, gas lamp district, etc. The room was clean, and the decor was inviting. There isn't a whole lot going on at the hotel if you are looking for that type of experience. Some reservation websites indicate there is a restaurant and a bar/lounge located at the hotel but that isn't the case. Breakfast is not provided and no pool. But If you're primarily looking for a comfortable, clean room a short distance from popular attractions, this hotel is a great option.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jaron

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni, Corona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Camesa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and the location was nice. However, the toilet in the room was not working properly. I told the downstairs clerk and she said she would send someone to come take a look at it but that never happened. It kept making noise throughout the day and night. Housekeeping was nice. I would say here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sophia, San Diego

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Darryll

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lembric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room service has to be requested. But the property is clean, convenient and well maintained. Shower heads aren't too good though but I love the staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Not recommended
Check in was lackluster. The lady at check in had zero personality and it was clear she didn't want to be there. The pillows are miserably uncomfortable, but the bed is good. The light switch for the bathroom also turned on a light in the bedroom, so if you go to the bathroom in the middle of the night you need to do so in the dark to avoid waking up your spouse. The hotel doesn't offer housekeeping. The location is good and the size of the room was above average. That's about the only good things I can say about the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan, Litchfield Park

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms are a little rundown. Bathrooms need upgrading or at least touched up.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay, beautiful hotel. only drawback was how slow the internet was. it reminded me of a dialup from a bygone era.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

leslie

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was not free
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024