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The Bristol Hotel San Diego

The Bristol Hotel San Diego
The Bristol Hotel San Diego – San Diego, CA
The Bristol Hotel San Diego – San Diego, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Adjacent to the Gaslamp Quarter and close to the Marina and Little Italy, The Bristol Hotel offers a Boutique experience in the heart of Downtown San Diego. All recently renovated guest rooms feature LCD TV, fridge and coffee maker for convenience. This completely nonsmoking boutique hotel has many sustainability features including eco-friendly bath amenities in guest rooms. Valet Parking is the only parking option available with in and out privileges to explore other areas of San Diego. Located near the San Diego Civic Theater and a ten minute walk to the San Diego Convention Center, the Bristol Hotel offers a great spot to enjoy dining, shopping and other activities in America's Finest City!

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 1597 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Bed is too soft. The bathroom smells.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Hotel was extremely clean and nice location was perfect. Only thing was no breakfast no complementary water bottles.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We had a great stay!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    For a place like this, they should at least have complementary breakfast. To be honest with you it was really hot in the room. The AC was hot and the room was in super clean. But I guess they could improve more. At least with the AC because my room was really hot.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Upon arriving, front desk took awhile to greet us. Once off the elevator the hallway smelt odd. The room was spacious but the bathroom didn’t lock and the door was very hard to slide open/close. Toilet was easily clogged the first night.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The rooms describe they fit 4 adults but they are 2 double beds, that's false advertising..the rate was way more than a hotel like this is worth..The staff wasn't helpful at all in trying to resolve or improve the situation..they had overbooked for the night & were overcommitted so they just didn't seem to have the operations side of the business figured out. The ceiling was leaking and it was in disrepair.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    was convient for our stay parking was a little challenging

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    They had absolutely nothing to offer downstairs.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I liked the location of the property. It was an easy walk to restaurants and Petco Park. The rug and lamp shade were stained in my room. Unfortunately there was a leak in the lobby ceiling on one of the days we stayed making the elevator unusable and we had to walk up the stairs to our room on the 5th floor.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The last night, we were evacuated because of a water burst and the ceiling fell. We are ok, but I don't recommend the hotel.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Amazing staff and clean rooms!!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Walking distance to most everything

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Checking in was pretty straight forward and it only took me minutes to get a room in te morning. Not bad at all.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Sucio, lo peoar que no tenian toallas limpias, no nos entregaron,,,,,,,,,,,, el peor hotel donde hemos llegado, lo bueno fue qye solo fue por una noche!!!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Be advised - this property is going through a remodel. Unfortunately, this wasn't shared in the description when I booked. Issues with water, AC, and internet occurred during my stay. Temptered expectations are in order should you stay here.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I cant do anything with cold water. It was an uncomfortable situation. The place smelled like a cigarette factory on the 8th floor. As soon as you got off the elevator it feels old and not taken care of . Workers there did what they could and checked the water but there was really no answers as to why they didnt have any

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    clean and comfortable room! Nice staff and centrally located in downtown.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Room was clean and staff were very friendly!!! Walking distance from gaslamp too.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room was decent sized, it had a comfy bed and it was clean. Walking distance to downtown. Nothing special, but good overall.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Parking was the only issue had to park somewhere else and pay for parking instead of getting it for free at the hotel

Frequently asked questions about The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Does The Bristol Hotel San Diego have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Bristol Hotel San Diego offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Bristol Hotel San Diego offer parking?
Yes, The Bristol Hotel San Diego offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does The Bristol Hotel San Diego have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Bristol Hotel San Diego features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Bristol Hotel San Diego have a fitness center?
Yes, The Bristol Hotel San Diego features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa.
Where is The Bristol Hotel San Diego located, and how walkable is the area?
The Bristol Hotel San Diego is located at 1055 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Bristol Hotel San Diego
  • 1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup 0.1 mi
  • USS Midway 0.7 mi
  • San Diego Comic-Con International 0.7 mi
  • Petco Park 0.7 mi
  • San Diego Convention Center 0.8 mi
  • San Diego Zoo 1.5 mi
  • San Diego Airport 1.9 mi

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