Broad Quay, Bristol, United Kingdom | (888) 616-5829
Prime location in central Bristol
Within easy walking
distance of most attractions
Large, comfortable rooms with city and harbor views
Suites have private balconies
Popular restaurant and bar with reading lounge
Modern fitness center
Free and reliable Wi-Fi
Meeting and event spaces
Pricey valet parking only
Small elevators that can be slow
Fee for breakfast
The 18-floor, 176-room Radisson Blu Hotel, Bristol, is an upper-middle-range chain hotel in a prime location in Bristol’s city center, within easy walking access of most
downtown attractions, including the next door Hippodrome and the harbor. Rooms are outfitted with all the requisite modern amenities (higher-tier rooms have Nespresso machines) and decorated in a bright twist on the typical chain hotel; many have panoramic views of the city and harbor. The hotel is popular with a range of guests, including those who want to explore Bristol on foot and business travelers attending a
conference or event; the hotel has ample meeting and event spaces.
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Scene
Sleek and modern, with a lively, airy restaurant and bar
Housed in an 18-story glass tower, one of the tallest in
Bristol, this Radisson Blu is sleek and modern both outside and inside. The lobby bar and restaurant, Filini, is an airy, open-concept space flooded with light and outfitted with natural wood chairs and tables to accommodate the many guests and locals who dine and drink there. The scene is enhanced by a grand piano, which local musicians
occasionally use for live music performances in the evenings. The hotel is geared toward
business types, but its central location attracts families and couples as well.
Location
In Bristol's city center, sandwiched between the Hippodrome and harbor
The hotel is located in Bristol's pedestrian-friendly center, a few minutes' walk from the newly
renovated waterfront and harbor. Bristol Temple-Meads train station is about a
17-minute walk away, and an array of shops, restaurants, bars, theaters, and bike
rental venues are all within a 10-minute walk of the hotel. The Hippodrome is
literally across the street. The University of
Bristol's campus is a seven-minute walk and the Bristol Zoo a 30-minute walk or
10-minute bus ride (there is a stop in front of the hotel). Bristol Airport is
about a 20-minute drive, without traffic.
Rooms
Colorful chain-standard decor and city and harbor views
The Radisson Blu has 176 rooms and suites, most of which have panoramic views of
the city or harbor through floor-to-ceiling windows. All are spacious and modern, outfitted with all the requisite amenities expected from an upper-middle-range chain hotel and decorated in varying color schemes, from gray carpets and maroon accents to more colorful reds, purples, and tans. The entire city and
surrounding countryside are visible from higher rooms, and suites have private balconies. All rooms include free high speed Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and a coffee/tea kettle. Higher-tier rooms and suites also have a Nespresso machine, and suites have a second lofted story with a sitting/office area. The Harbourside
suites are notably spacious, big enough to host a small party in, with a private
outdoor seating area. Bathrooms are sleek, done up in dark gray granite
tile and silver towel warmers, with shower/tub combinations.
Features
Lively restaurant and bar, valet parking, gym, and free Wi-Fi
The hotel's Filini restaurant and bar, which shares space with the lobby, serves an expansive breakfast buffet with a wide range of hot and cold items; breakfast is not included in room rates. Dinner and lunch are also served, and it's a popular drinks spot. Room service is available 24 hours a day. There is free, high-speed Wi-Fi
access throughout the hotel. Parking is valet-only and
is considerably more expensive than nearby garages. The hotel offers an express
laundry service and there are meeting and events spaces available to rent.
Pets are not allowed. The hotel also has a small, modern fitness center with cardio machines.
