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Rock'n'Bowl MotelvsNumber Thirty Eight
Both Rock'n'Bowl Motel and Number Thirty Eight are rated highly by experts. On balance, Number Thirty Eight scores significantly higher than Rock'n'Bowl Motel. Number Thirty Eight ranks #10 in Bristol with praise from 3 reviews like Lonely Planet, Mr & Mrs Smith and Michelin Guide.
Rock'n'Bowl Motel
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
22 Nelson Street, Bristol BS1 2LA
From $44/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Rough Guide "A clean and efficiently run hostel with a self-catering kitchen, single- and mixed-sex dorms and a few en-suite doubles and twins. Laundry and wi-fi."
Lonely Planet "A cheery, well-run backpacker's favourite set in a rambling 1930s building, with street art covering the walls, a table-tennis table in the huge chill-out room, and free breakfast." Full review
Number Thirty Eight
Michelin Guide
Mr & Mrs Smith
The Guardian
Independent Independent Independent Independent 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"
10 of the best hotels for a British city break
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."
Best hotels in Bristol to stay for location and value
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"
uk breaks
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
