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Reviews of The Bristol Hotel San Diego This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1055 First Avenue, Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101 , United States of America

#143 of 240 hotels in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 847 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    9.0
    I had a great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Fab Two Doubles Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Just returned from San Diego where I stayed at the Bristol Hotel before leaving on a cruise. It's close to the airport and the cruise port so I recommend it for those 2 reasons. It's also close to many restaurants and a CVS to pick up things you need like drinking water. My room was very clean and had everything I needed. I had an issue with noisy neighbors and called the front desk and they acted promptly. Nine young people piled out of the room! No surprise about the noise! The woman at the front desk (Sandra) was the real highlight. My friend became ill & we needed the room cleaned when it was convenient for her. Sandra made sure all went well with that. She was compassionate and kind and very helpful in many ways. I would definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    9.0
    Good location and would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Fab Two Doubles Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The only bad thing was that the toilet paper was a tad on the thin side. The parking was pricey but to be fair all the hotels around the area seemed to charge the same...captive market I guess.

    Hotel was in a great location with the bars and restaurants of Gaslamp district and trolley stop only a couple of mins walk away. The room was well equipped with a coffee machine, fridge, safe and large TV, even the windows opened which is a rarity in hotels these days. The beds were so comfy, you literally just melted into it which was bliss after a days sightseeing.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fab King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very bad internet

    Good bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fab King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No vending machines no food on property besides a few bags of chips and some popcorn. Housekeeping only came if you requested it. Went to “happy hour” and they had no cocktail list no wine list. They barely had any alcohol. The bartender Bob was awesome but he is working with very, very little.

    Amazing location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fab Two Doubles Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No breakfast included, no parking included

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    9.0
    It was great. In my next travel i will stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fab Two Doubles Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower doesn’t change angle. Not a big deal. I would like it better if i could use it in different angles or taking it out and use it separately. No problem about cleaning. It was cleaned very well and i am very happy about that.

    Staff, bed comfort, location, cleaning, large windows allow light to come in.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    9.0
    Good for the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Fab Two Doubles Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Renovated modern and fresh decoration. 2 beds. Clean. Nice customer service by front desk and housekeeping. There is a very good açaí and healthy restaurant just next to the hotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Fab King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not enough parking. Outside of location a little scary. Walking down the street didn’t feel the safest.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Fab Two Doubles Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wasn't enough towels after booking for 4 ppl.

    Very nice and clean room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    8.0
    Great location and value for the price, highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fab Two Doubles Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    Room was great value for the price, the "city view" was not great but for an overnight stay it was perfect. Property was very nice with full amenities and valet parking option was very useful. Location was spectacular, in the heart of downtown and right in front of public transit.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fab Two Doubles Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bar was only open partially.no kettle in the room only a coffee machine

    Clean,tidy great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cool King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was close to everything we wanted to do.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Primo King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was huge. Big bathroom clean, and it was like a studio

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fab King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Housekeeping is done every 3rd day.

    The location is great, great staff up front

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    9.0
    This hotel worked well for us. We would stay there again. Much more reasonably priced than others.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fab King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not much of a view in our room and the small raised area where the bathroom floor meets the bedroom floor is a tripping hazard. We put a white towel over it to remind us to step up when we got up in the night. They might want to paint it or fill in the gap between floor levels.

    We liked the retro decoration of the room. It was very colorful and cheerful as well as practical. Even through the hotel did not provide meals, there were casual places nearby to have a simple meal. It was also a short taxi ride to our cruise terminal so convenient.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very good hotel in Downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fab King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only downside is that it's a thin blanket so it's a little colder than we'd prefer. And we would like to add a table for a coffee machine in the room. We used it on the floor since we didn't have a place near electricity.

    My husband and I spent one night at your hotel and really enjoyed it. The room was spacious and very cozy. We used valet parking and everything else was great.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fab King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    location was great

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fab King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were no glasses in the room. This was really irritating. There were just 2 little paper cups for the mini coffee maker. No cups or glasses for the bathroom or to use with the ice bucket or to have something other than reusing a small paper coffee cup. Weird. Would also have liked pen and notepad in the room.

    Lovely hotel. Bed was not too soft to sleep on. Accent pillow that was firmer than the other pillows was a God send. Staff was exceptional! Great location. Nice decor. Reasonable rates.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed our time, but wouldn’t choose to stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Primo King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noises from trolley, not everything was clean in the room (ex. Light switches not clean and couches were fabric with stains), just down the block from homeless encampments, inconvenient hot water situations for teas and cup or noodles

    Fun and modern design, comfortable mattress, mini fridge and proximity to good food and sights

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fab King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very noisy if you have a room on the street front.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2024

    8.0
    Great location in San Diego
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fab Two Doubles Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The property was within walking distance of Gaslamp area & Marina

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Fab King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Too bad, there's no breakfast option

    Nice location, in the center of San Diego. Room was big and clean. Staff was nice and friendly

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2024

    8.0
    Unfortunately we were only there one night but it was suitable for our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fab Two Doubles Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hot chocolate was unavailable

    Nice room, great location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2024

    7.0
    Good overall experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fab King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good property, good location

    Stayed in January 2024

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