Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel

The building and setting

The hotel faces College Green, the open lawn in front of Bristol Cathedral and City Hall. It has operated for over 150 years and has been through a major restoration. From the front door you can walk to the aquarium, Watershed and the Harbourside in a few minutes, with Cabot Circus shopping and the SS Great Britain within reach. Bristol Cathedral is practically next door, and the green in front is a popular spot to sit out on a sunny day.

Eating, drinking and facilities

The main restaurant is a Miller & Carter steakhouse, and guests with lounge access can use the M Club Lounge for breakfast, snacks and drinks. A 24-hour fitness centre with Peloton bikes is included in your stay. The hotel lists two restaurants in total, though only Miller & Carter is named on its site.

Practical points

Unusually for the city centre, there is on-site parking, charged by the hour or day with a 1.95m height limit. Dogs are welcome through a dog-friendly package, with terms applying. Temple Meads station and the bus station are nearby, and Bristol Airport is about 15km away; the hotel does not run a shuttle. If you are arriving by train, a taxi from Temple Meads takes only a few minutes, or you can walk via Queen Square and the Harbourside.

Highlights

• Grade II listed Victorian building
• Faces College Green and Bristol Cathedral
• Miller & Carter steakhouse on site
• 24-hour gym with Peloton bikes
• On-site parking

Good to know

• Car park height limit is 1.95m, with a two-hour minimum charge.
• Dogs are allowed only with the dog-friendly package.
• No airport shuttle; Bristol Airport is about 15km away.

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