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The Bristol Hotel San Diego

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1055 1st Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaport Village
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Cool)

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 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 (Fab)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(75 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 (Primo)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fab Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom

Accessible Primo King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Accessible

Suite, Accessible

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

Cool King Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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Cool King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Fab King Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Primo King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About this property

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

A fitness center, 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 center are onsite. 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 bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/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 center.

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

Our customers tell us 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 center, a meeting room, and conference space
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodations 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 center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 5005 square feet (465 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the boutique The Bristol Hotel San Diego. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cribs (infant 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.

  • Covered 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-authorize 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.
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

  • 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 902 out of 1532 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1532 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1532 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1532 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 1532 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wildor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect but I pay for parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachita

Disliked: Cleanliness
No housekeepingt
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarik

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. I like the location & the easy commute and access to the gaslamp quarter. Room was super clean & spacious and comfortable. Staff was super nice & helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Miguel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pictures made it seem nicer than what was actually on the property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Steve is great at getting you rejected quickly. They’re very committing with making sure that I had all the amenities or access to the ones that weren’t hard in the room. Just a really great group of ladies in general working there. My only and only little tiny complete is the Internet is a bit slow, but it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Fan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
No parking lot for hotel, the parking lot they provide charges me $52 dollars overnight (10 hours).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice, I only wish there was a microwave in the room
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

José

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edelson

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were friendly and accommodating during my stay. They placed me in a room away from the elevator and since the cleaning people don’t come every morning unless you request service, it was quiet and I didn’t have any issues with noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sioud

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Janell

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very large and clean. Very nicely decorated. The bed was the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in. The only issue was the parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Cole

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great time!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Gabriella

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was horrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jared

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stains on sheet. No parking on site. Valet said it was not available then let cars park in not designated parking spots. Made me part down the block at a run down parking structure that didn’t let me get back to my car for two hours until someone else came by and opened the gate to let me to my car. Sheets were stained with what appeared to be human fluid. Tv remote didn’t work. Bathroom was rundown and decrepit. Worst hotel experience I’ve ever had. Would ask for a refund if possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zituo

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff. Room was fine. Noisy due To the trolley outside our window. Would Prefer the fitness room to Be own 24/7 with key card. Appreciate the coffee/ tea etc in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Chitrarasu

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amenities, room
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yiqiu

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025