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About the Hotel

1055 First Avenue, San Diego, California, United States, 92101
Very good
7.8
8.1
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The Bristol Hotel San Diego, a 4-star boutique hotel in Downtown San Diego, features newly renovated 1960s-inspired rooms with Southern California design elements and includes a fitness center, business station, and meeting spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Luxurious Suite Accommodations

The Bristol Hotel's top-floor suites offer king beds with pillow-top mattresses, separate living areas with pull-out queen sofas, and double-vanity bathrooms. All rooms include 55-inch LCD TVs, laptop safes, refrigerators, and Seattle's Best coffee makers.

Downtown Dining Options

The hotel's lobby lounge serves morning coffee and tea. Multiple dining options surround The Bristol San Diego, including Asti Ristorante, Civico 1845, and Richard Walker's Pancake House.

Meeting Space Solutions

A 1215-square-foot City Scene Room accommodates 50 guests, while The Nook provides 250 square feet for 8-person meetings. Both spaces feature floor-to-ceiling windows and customizable catering options.

Central Downtown Location

The Bristol Hotel stands less than a block from the Gaslamp Quarter, within walking distance to Petco Park, San Diego Convention Center, and Waterfront Park. The San Diego Airport is 10 minutes away, with access to taxis, rideshares, and public transportation.

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The Bristol Hotel San Diego offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Fab King Room
2 persons
380 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Cool King Room
2 persons
380 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Fab Two Doubles Room
2 persons
380 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Double Room
2 persons
380 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments
Facilities: Very good
7.9/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Snack bar

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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The Bristol Hotel San Diego Location

1055 First Avenue, San Diego, California, United States, 92101
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1055 First Avenue, San Diego, California, United States, 92101
Nearby
Harbor Drive & G Street
U.S.S. San Diego Memorial
1500 ft
Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art
2000 ft
Restaurants
Tender Greens
100 ft
110 W Broadway
Sushi Deli 2 Restaurant
400 ft
135 Broadway
Currant American Brasserie
400 ft
140 W Broadway
Dobson's Bar & Restaurant
700 ft
956 Broadway Circle
St Tropez Bakery & Bistro
800 ft
600 W Broadway Ste.130
Pinzimini
800 ft
910 Broadway Cir
The Local Eatery and Drinking Hole
1100 ft
1065 4th Ave
Rei Do Gado Brazilian Steak House
1400 ft
939 4th Ave
Resident Brewing
1100 ft
1065 4th Ave
Gaslamp Fish House
1200 ft
411 Broadway
Wetzel's Pretzels
1200 ft
473 Horton Plz
Getting around
City Centre
San Diego17 min  ·  4600 ft
Airports
San Diego International Airport (SAN)7 min  ·  2.8 mi
El Cajon (CJN)38 min  ·  15.5 mi
Train
Santa Fe Depot8 min  ·  2000 ft
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at USD 42 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of floors:
9
Number of rooms:
114
Former name
Bristol Hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Bristol Hotel San Diego from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 900 verified reviews
8.1/10
Great
77%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.7/10
Cleanliness
8.3/10
Comfort
8.3/10
Facilities
7.9/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.8/10
Location
8.7/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.5/10
Staff
8.3/10
Value for money
7.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 1103 reviews
7.8/10
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