The Washington

3.0 star property

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Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Single Room | Bathroom
Exterior
Family Room
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

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St Pauls Road, Clifton, Bristol, England, BS8 1 LX
  • Place, University of Bristol
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

King or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Single Non-ensuite Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

The Washington

Guesthouse with free breakfast, 7-minute walk to University of Bristol
Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free guesthouse has self parking and 24-hour room service. Free cooked-to-order breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a vending machine.
The Washington offers 46 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at The Washington gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Bristol. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a snack bar/deli and dry cleaning service. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 7 minutes by foot from University of Bristol and a 3-minute drive from Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Washington also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Bristol guesthouse is smoke free.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Secured parking on site (GBP 12 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 15
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The Clifton Hotel, St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LX]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Secured self parking fee: GBP 12 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to The Clifton Hotel, St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LX
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Washington Bristol
Washington Hotel Bristol
Washington House Bristol
Washington Guesthouse Bristol
Washington Guesthouse
The Washington Bristol
The Washington Guesthouse
The Washington Guesthouse Bristol

The Washington Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1001 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast area was full even though I’d booked, was therefore unable to eat and it closed before any space became available. Room unfortunately had mould and damp on the walls. Staff service and friendliness was great however!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

a pleasant stay in Bristol

nice, friendly welcome from the woman on reception. I had my single room upgraded to a larger room too which was nice. plenty of tea and coffee in the room along with some biscuits and some fresh fruit. didn’t have time for the cooked breakfast in the morning as i had a train to catch but they arranged for me to have a bacon and egg sandwich to take away with me which was tasty. would definitely stay here again when i next come to Bristol
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Roland

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful staff, rooms in poor condition.

Staff were very welcoming and professional. The building is old and that is reflected in it's condition. The window in our room rattled which added to our poor night's sleep. We could hear everything going on in the reception area. The bathroom was a joke. Knees nearly touched the wall when seated on the toilet and when flushing the toilet a pump could be heard for an extended period of time. Not a great experience especially for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast is good, staff is very friendly. Property conditions are average, maybe little bit old
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Don't be fooled by the quaint exterior. I rejected the first room I was given and the second was not much better. Both rooms needed to be completely refurbished.The beds were awful.Touching the lamp made all the lights go out. There was barely enough space to open a suitcase.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was lovely. Tea, coffee etc very good. Linens and towels pristine. Bed was exceptionally comfortable. Bathroom was adequate, clean but shabby. The day I was there the chef was off sick, so no hot food. Overall very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The total experience was truly positive, very friendly staff for which nothing was too much trouble. Comfortable room with good facilities. Excellent quality breakfast with a good choice. I will be returning in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value hotel in Clifton area, walkable to everything and has available parking. Rooms small but comfortable, no AC but even though hot weather when we stayed a fan provided adequate cooling. Very friendly staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

SHARON

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was a disaster….a staff member made inappropriate comments about other people in my party. Only a few items for my breakfast order arrived and my friends breakfast was not served at all. When I asked where the rest of the breakfast was she said there is nothing available as the chef had left for her next job!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

mordecai

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

8/10 Good

pat

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location but expensive for a three star hotel

Breakfast was average with some items missing from the English breakfast - on both days we were there. The toast making facilities were very bad. The room was average with one of the beds nearly blocking the bathroom door. There was no extractor fan in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I guess the room is not a soundproof, I hear my nextdoor coughing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Eleanor

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good price, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 2 night stay at the Washington was lovely we were there for the Gromet Trail 3, the room was clean and well presented the staff friendly and helpful, the breakfast was nice. It is a short walk to Clifton village with bars and shops also close the bus routes, The only thing the car park was small.
One of the Gromit statues
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Staff & service
Functional, no frills, & perhaps a little tired, but friendly staff & clean bedroom were the important things. The shared bathroom kind of worked, although it could have done with a little more attention in the cleaning. On the whole an ok stay, I’d certainly use again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Annastazia-Jo

Disliked: Amenities
All the public areas, door handles, TV remote control, window sills carpets and bed spreads need a deep clean. Otherwise, the reception staff and breakfast service staff were great. It’s a shame that the lack of cleanliness lets them down
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

allan

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

nice to stay

All good ,lovely staff and ideal location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a good location and the reception staff were friendly. It felt very safe as a solo, female traveller. For the price, the bedroom and en-suite were well designed and very comfortable. However, there was a bit of a damp smell in my basement room, there were several patches of peeled paint, neither bedside lamp worked and the sash window rattled considerably. Unfortunately, they were unable to move me without me checking out at 11 and checking in again at 3, which wasn’t possible due to a wedding. With a bit of maintenance, the room would be excellent for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu Pong

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