Bond Street, Bristol, United Kingdom | (888) 616-5829
Well-connected location in Bristol's city center
Hippodrome and Cabot Circus within a mile of hotel
Restaurant and bar serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Restaurant deals for children
Rooms are modern and spacious
Mini-gym well-equipped for quick workouts
Free basic Wi-Fi
Meeting rooms and conference spaces
On a busy street that is not pedestrian friendly
Free Wi-Fi is weak and slow
Fee for faster Wi-Fi
Paid parking is in garage next door, with tight spaces
Located on a busy traffic circle in the heart of Bristol, the mid-range Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre is a pleasant chain hotel with easy access to anywhere in the city, including the
Hippodrome and Cabot Circus. Rooms are large, modern, and soundproofed from outside traffic noise. Although the immediate vicinity is not pedestrian-friendly, there are several shops, bars, and restaurants within easy walking distance. Prices are competitive with other large mid-range chains in the Bristol city center area, and with meeting rooms, a restaurant and bar, and parking nearby, the Holiday Inn is a solid
choice for business or leisure travelers.
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Scene
Modern and bright, if chain-standard, with lots of windows
From the outside, the Holiday Inn building is rather dull, a boxy structure of concrete, with a
glass facade. Inside, though, it feels much more modern and bright, with a wall of windows and low brown leather couches grouped into sitting areas. Opening onto the lobby, the Spot restaurant is bright and
comfortable with the same walls of windows and circular cushioned booths, wood
tables, and stylish cylindrical dome lights. The
meeting rooms are new and tech-friendly, and the small gym, too, is fully modernized and has south-facing windows, which let in ample natural light.
Location
On busy traffic circle in downtown Bristol
The hotel is located on a traffic circle on a busy
ring road that goes around the entire city, meaning there is a lot of traffic
around and limited pedestrian access. Those arriving from the train station
will find it easier to arrive by taxi than on foot. There are plenty of shops, bars, and
restaurants in the immediate area around the hotel. The Hippodrome is less than
a mile away -- a four-minute drive or 15-minute walk -- and Cabot Circus shopping area
is about a five-minute walk from the hotel. Bristol Temple Meads, the main train station, is a
25-minute walk or a seven-minute drive from the hotel. Bristol Airport is a
20-minute drive away without traffic.
Rooms
Spacious, chain-standard rooms with balconies and stylish decor
There are 155 rooms at this Holiday Inn and, after a major
renovation in 2011, all are colorful and modern, and decorated in a style that's typical of the mid-range chain. There are lime green or dark red accents, and stylish black and white canvas prints of cityscapes adorning the walls. Higher-tier rooms have wall-size glass doors that lead to a private unfurnished balcony, with additional
triple-paned glass to eliminate outside traffic noise; higher-tier rooms have rainfall showers. Bathrooms are modern with basin-style sinks and tiled shower/tub combinations in most. All rooms are equipped
with a coffee/tea kettle and mini-fridge (stocked upon request). The suites are
quite large, with a separate sitting area with a dual-sided gas fireplace and two mounted flat-screen TVs. There are electronic
outlets for USB ports and audio/video cables, and rooms have free (but weak and
slow) Wi-Fi access.
Features
Free (weak) Wi-Fi access, fitness center, paid garage parking
There is free Wi-Fi in
rooms and throughout the hotel, but its weak and slow, so it may be worth it to pay for an
upgrade. There is a paid parking garage next door with highly discounted rates
for hotel guests. There is also a small fitness room with high-end machines and equipment, as well as a business center and some meeting/presentation rooms.
The Spot restaurant and bar offers breakfast (not included in rates), lunch, and dinner, with a menu that covers everything from Greek salads to burgers to curry; the restaurant offers discounts for small children. Room service is available 24 hours.
