The Bristol Hotel

Location

The hotel's strength is its position. It faces the water on the harbourside, so the Arnolfini, M Shed, the aquarium and Millennium Square are all walkable, and the restaurants of Queen Square and King Street are close by. It suits visitors who want to leave the car and explore the centre on foot. The water views are the main draw, so ask for a harbour-facing room when you book.

Facilities

Leonardo lists on-site parking, a fitness centre and nine flexible meeting and event spaces for up to 400 delegates, plus a bar and restaurant. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making, a safe and a work desk. That mix makes it a practical choice for conferences as well as city breaks.

Ownership change

The Doyle Collection no longer takes reservations for The Bristol through its own website, and Leonardo Hotels has announced the acquisition, with plans for an £11.5 million phased refurbishment of rooms and public areas. Expect the name, branding and possibly the restaurant to change, and check which brand you are booking through. The new owners already run one other hotel in Bristol, and this will be their tenth Leonardo Royal in the UK.

Highlights

• Waterfront position on Bristol's harbourside
• On-site parking
• Fitness centre
• Nine meeting and event spaces for up to 400

Good to know

• The hotel is moving from the Doyle Collection to Leonardo Hotels and is due to be renamed Leonardo Royal Hotel Bristol.
• A phased refurbishment is planned, so some areas may be under works.
• On-site parking is available.

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