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The Bristol Hotel San Diego

3.5 star property
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Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, 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

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1055 1st Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Port of San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬
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Room, 1 King Bed (Cool)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Fab)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, 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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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Accessible

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Hotel with a fitness centre, near Port of San Diego
A fitness centre, 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 centre are on-site. 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 baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout 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 centre.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Bristol Hotel San Diego. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Diego Civic Theatre. Free WiFi in public areas, a gym and a snack bar/deli are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a business centre, a meeting room and conference space
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the comfy beds and overall comfort
  • Within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego
There's a snack bar/deli on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 5005 square feet (465 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the boutique The Bristol Hotel San Diego. Parking is available for a fee.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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. 777 out of 1364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1364 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rodrigo, Weston

Room was not cleaned despite asking for it, and lady acknowledging it
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! But i didn't receive my vip rewards nor my free bottle of wine woth my silver membership with expedia.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Josue

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Borna

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our third stay at the Bristol. We like it because it's just around the corner from a trolley stop and there are various attractive dining options nearby. We like the Mendocino Farms Deli and the Corner Bakery Cafe. We travel to the area by train, so we have no experience with the valet parking. The Bristol is a few blocks from the Santa Fe train station, which you can reach by trolley or by walking. Downtown San Diego, like all big cities, has its share of street people. You will have to deal with the sight of them if you want to use the trolley or walk to other amenities in the area. I don't feel unsafe when I'm there, but your mileage may vary. We book a room with 2 double beds. We have found the beds to be comfortable. Our room this time was on the 7th floor, and we found it to be very quiet. The TV was probably about 55 inches and it worked well. The young woman who checked us in did not seem very happy to be there. We were the only guests in the front desk area at the time, but she did the bare minimum to check us in and seemed annoyed that we asked how to get to the elevator. Other than that, our stay was pleasant and we would happily stay at the Bristol again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oracio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tod

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Water in shower never reached above like warm. Tv didn’t work. Transit line adjacent to property was loud all night. Unable to sleep. Do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo, Indian Wells

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay here several times per month for business and it’s super convenient and walkable to my office and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deyanira, Lynn

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Lizeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well, the place it’s nice and clean with good smell. I was very disappointed bec I checked in latethat the room they gave me the bed was not made.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! We stayed here because of an event at the civic theater and it was less than a 5 minute walk. Hotel staff was amazing. Front desk was welcoming and swift in checking us in early even. Room was super clean. Lots of stuff to do around and the valet parking was private and safe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

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

Weekend in SD

The hotel is nice. Not in the best area in downtown, but a short walk to Gas Lamp. Valet was an issue for giant truck like ours, that should be said on their website. Valet made us park in self-park one time after being able to do Valet for a full 1st day. The manager took care of the charges which was great after the parking issues. Room is comfy. Nice bed. Weirdly the AC was set to 77 when we came back from a day out. So the room was hot. This was after leaving it set at 69 degrees when we left. So there's some mystery there. Overall, a nice but not awesome place. Maybe slightly overpriced but it is San Diego.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nahid

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A/C was out and it was super hot in all the rooms. Major inconvenience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

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

Close to down town

Amazing staff & great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Friendly staff. Hotel was in a nice area. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yolanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and quiet. The bed was very comfortable. The area is pretty central so you can walk to a lot of places. There are also decent transit options nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iveth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and convenient place to stay at, middle of Downtown San Diego. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025