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The BristolvsNumber Thirty Eight
The Bristol and Number Thirty Eight are both praised by experts. On balance, Number Thirty Eight scores marginally better than The Bristol. Number Thirty Eight comes in at 77 with positive reviews from 3 sources such as Mr & Mrs Smith, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
The Bristol
Lonely Planet
Time Out
The Telegraph
Independent
The Harbourside, Prince Street, Bristol BS1 4QF
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet "Has lots in its favour – riverside location, luxurious rooms, bistro – but it's pretty pricey and frequented by a businessy crowd... No car park, but there's an NCP next door." Full review
Time Out "This hotel is under the Doyle Collection umbrella, so there's plenty of class." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Concrete outside, chic inside, this smart harbourside hotel is the pick of the places to stay in the city centre, with elegant rooms and a great riverfront brasserie." Full review
Independent "Brutalism isn’t for everyone, but The Bristol, a beacon of 1960s architecture, is certainly the city’s most distinctive hotel – and it’s also the only one on the river (unless you count the Kyle Blue luxury hostel boat, but you’ll need sea legs for that)"
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"
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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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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
