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Avon Gorge by Hotel du VinvsNumber Thirty Eight
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Number Thirty Eight scores slightly higher than Avon Gorge Hotel. Number Thirty Eight comes in at #10 in Bristol with praise from 3 reviewers such as Mr & Mrs Smith, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin
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Sion Hill, Clifton Avon, Bristol BS8 4LD
From $115/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
DK Eyewitness "In Georgian Clifton, this well-placed hotel has the city’s best view over the gorge and across to Brunel’s famous suspension bridge."
The Telegraph8.0
"Enjoy fabulous views of the Avon Gorge and the Clifton Suspension Bridge from this grand old revamped Bristol hotel." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Occupies a picture perfect location at the Clifton Village in Bristol. The in-house Bridge Café offers delicious British food and features tall glass windows allowing for spectacular views " Full review
Independent "Distinctly classy, hotel interiors are sultry shades of peacock, navy and grey, and the original spa (buried for decades under the floorboards) is now a fancy events space."
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Look out for the wine cellar in the old Turkish bath. Book the Laurent Perrier Executive suite for a twin roll-top baths with a view of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and sample the wood-smoked delights of the new Goram & Vincent restaurant.
Independent "Think midnight blues, sumptuous velvets and sparkling chandeliers. Book the Laurent Perrier Executive suite for a bath with a view and sample the wood-smoked delights of the Goram & Vincent Smokehouse"
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January 4, 2022
Independent "The Avon Gorge Hotel was given a £16.5m facelift by boutique chain Hotel du Vin in 2019 and comes with roll top baths, indulgent yet modern design – and fabulous views."
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April 15, 2021
Independent "Book the Laurent Perrier Executive suite for a bath with a view, and sample the wood-smoked delights of the Goram & Vincent Smokehouse. The once-shabby White Lion pub has scrubbed up well."
Independent "Book the Laurent Perrier Executive suite for a bath with a view, and sample the wood-smoked delights of the Goram & Vincent Smokehouse...look out for the wine cellar in the old Turkish bath, too.
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Independent "The Avon Gorge Hotel has one of the finest views of Bristol...its location within Clifton Village also gives it the feel of a stay in a tranquil village rather than a bustling city."
Number Thirty Eight Michelin Guide
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Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
38 Upper Belgrave Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2XN
From $146/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Minibar
- Breakfast included
Michelin Guide "This substantial townhouse overlooks both the city and the Clifton Downs. Boutique bedrooms have coloured wood-panelled walls, Roberts radios and smart bathrooms with underfloor heating."
Mr & Mrs Smith "Picturesquely set on the edge of the Clifton Downs park in Bristol, Number Thirty Eight hotel's stately Georgian exterior belies its sultry, stylish interiors and cool, contemporary art." Full review
The Guardian "Leafy, affluent Clifton has long been Bristol’s hippest suburb, and No 38 – a 12-room boutique hotel in a Georgian townhouse – makes a great base for exploring the area, including the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge"
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August 8, 2021
Independent "Check into room 11 or 12 for views over the Downs, along with deep bronze and chrome baths. Art lovers will enjoy exhibited work by Stokes Croft artists and the David Hockney in the downstairs loo."
Independent "Property is now twice its original size. Rooms 11 and 12 boast have aspect views of Bristol’s expanse of green, the Downs, and feature interiors inspired by Brunel, plus deep bronze and chrome baths."
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January 4, 2022
Independent "Number 38 Clifton, with pared back luxe design inside a converted Georgian townhouse, overlooks the Downs and offers spa breaks in conjunction with The Lido"
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April 15, 2021
Independent "Rooms 11 and 12 boast aspect views of Bristol’s expanse of green, the Downs, and feature interiors...Number 38 also does spa breaks in conjunction with one of Bristol’s real gems, The Lido."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Perched on the edge of the Downs, this super new B&B puts most of the city's hotels to shame in terms of designer decor." Full review
Michelin Guide "Boutique bedrooms have coloured wood-panelled walls, Roberts radios and smart bathrooms with underfloor heating; the most luxurious are the loft suites, complete with copper baths." Full review
