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Reviews of Artist Residence Bristol

28 Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8SA, United Kingdom

#5 of 53 hotels in Bristol

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 198 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Very friendly staff and the room is exceptional! A tiny bit noisy in the night from the bar below.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were located in a room above the bar which was busy on a Friday evening but a bit noisy when we were in bed (luckily we aren’t early risers).

    The room was exceptional and has been finished to a lovely standard. The old feeling of brick and beams on display feels very cozy. The staff were lovely and very accommodating. The bed was extremely soft and comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    lovely room, good bar and restaurant. Friendly staff and very relaxing all-round. Parking outside

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stylish and thoughtfully furnished room. Great bathroom. Very friendly staff. A fantastic stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful romantic place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water wasn’t that hot

    Beautiful design and rooms finished to high spec

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Hip boutique hotel with comfy beds, could use more soundproofing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are not soundproof, you hear every person passing in the hallway

    Hip hotel, nice cafe/bar, decent location, comfortable beds

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    A special place to stay in Bristol
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It is a relatively noisy area at night (we were there on the weekend) which wasn't a problem when windows were closed but meant we couldn't really have windows open at night.

    We had a wonderful weekend at Artist Residence and in Bristol. Beautiful building with lots of character and we really enjoyed having a bar and lounge to relax or grab a drink before dinner. Room was absolutely beautiful and a great place to relax - lots of great toiletries, dressing gowns, very comfortable bed. All the little things had been thought of and it made our stay extra special.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our double bed was a twin bed pushed together. There was no topper on the mattress so there was an uncomfortable ridge down the middle. Nice shower but didn't drain very well. Room was dark unless the curtains were open.

    Generally very good. Cool place, nice vibe. Friendly and attentive staff. Good food and cocktails! A fun place to stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Super stylish and comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom a little cramped.

    Stylish and comfortable at the same time. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Beautiful hotel, lovely friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only staying one night!!

    The hotel is fabulous. Well furnished, clean, comfortable and very quirky

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was the most comfortable nights sleep I’ve ever had in a hotel, it was silent all night and in the morning we still couldn’t hear any noise from outside. It has a later check out at 11am which we fully took advantage of.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Lovely location, lovely rooms, nice bar/restaurant. Great find!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice conversion of an old building. I liked the finishing touches.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    If it were less expensive I'd visit every time, as fun.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Over priced. Food average, perhaps a little less than.

    Lovely staff. Cool atmosphere.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    that on the site it says you can pay £12 for breakfast upon arrival, however you need t

    very beautifully decorated

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    Excellent hotel with no bad points for me. Love it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    This is my favourite hotel in Bristol, and I have stayed at many in the past 12 months. Comfortable, cool, cosy, classy and generally (c)quality!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    10
    The best service, room and food experience in Bristol
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staff, location, room and restaurant all amazing...would highly recommend to anyone visiting Bristol.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    10
    Really really impressed, can’t wait to come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing :)

    Hotel is beautiful. We stayed two nights for a friends wedding. The wedding reception in the basement was fantastic and looked amazing. The food was lovely and the rooms and comfortable and quiet.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    8.0
    Friendly and helpful staff, fantastic facilities all for a reasonable price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heating in the room didn’t work, so it was quite cold. The TV in the room poor reception.

    Booked late in the afternoon after graduation, when we arrived the room was not ready just yet as we had booked very late. The staff were incredibly lovely and offered both myself and my partner a complimentary drink while we waited for our room. The staff were attentive and very friendly. We came down for dinner in the evening and had a really nice meal!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable and friendly - a home from home.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I would have liked to be able to have been able to have fruit for breakfast and with more flexibility - for example ordering only one croissant rather than 2.

    This is a wonderfully comfortable and stylish hotel with an incredibly nice feel about it. I really wanted to come back to it after a long day working. The staff are friendly and helpful. Definitely to be recommended.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    10
    Will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly cold in the room but we booked last minute and room was turned around really quickly.

    Rooms were really well appointed with safes, mini bar, hairdryer, slippers robes, adapters, bath and great brambles toiletries. Bar- restaurants also great. Child friendly but also great for a couples and friends. Great value for money. Staff were relaxed and welcoming.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    8.0
    Lovely hotel with amazing staff, but not price: room ratio not justified, in our opinion.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our major complaint was the price. Even our truly tiny "budget" room, barely larger than the bed itself, cost over 200GBP/night for two nights, not including breakfast. It's Bristol, not Hong Kong or NYC. To be clear, we weren't misled - they do provide square footage - we just didn't quite register, and having stayed, don't consider the cost justified.

    Hotel was in a great location and interiors had been thoughtfully designed. Staff were very helpful, responsive and friendly. A la carte breakfast (not included) was very good. Provision of earplugs and chargers/adaptors in room was a nice touch.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Been to a smaller room the first day and moved to this one on the second. Both lovely, cute and cosy. Comfortable bed. You get lots of sunlight during daytime.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    8.0
    Amazing place - will come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the hotel rooms, space and facilities and the restaurant areas and vibe for coworking amazing

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    10
    Comfortable stay with pleasant staff!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice room, with everything you would need for a night stay!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent kitchen!!! ;-) And very courteous staff!

    Stayed in June 2023

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