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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 1934 guest reviews
- The Avg. Group Saves 20.6%!
- Fitness + Health Center
- 111 rooms in hotel
- 9 floors in property
- 3 suites in property
- Check-in time: 4:00PM
- Group friendly rating of 10.0/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Located in the downtown area of San Diego the Bristol is within easy walking distance to the Gaslamp District, Horton Plaza, Seaport Village, the Cruise Ship Terminal, Petco Park, Symphony Hall, the Civic Center, San Diego Convention Center, and the Santa Fe Depot/Amtrak. Going to the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld or many of the sunny beaches, don't you worry the Bristol's location is central and all are just a short drive away.
Map / Landmarks Near The Bristol Hotel San Diego
Our Hotel Planner Expert Reviews of The Bristol Hotel San Diego
Our expert hotel planners periodically visit and review the hotels we represent in person."Downtown San Diego Property"
Overall Score3.5/ 5
Hotel Bristol is a boutique property across the street from Horton Plaza in downtown San Diego, within an easy walking distance of everything (20-30 minutes max), like Petco Stadium, The Gaslamp district, Little Italy, The San Diego Marina, and the Amtrak station. The San Diego Airport is a short cab ride, as is the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld. This property is great for anyone or any group looking to be in the center of everything that San Diego has to offer. There are numerous restaurants for all price ranges, a large selection of nightlife options, numerous places to shop at and overall a spectacular city to explore. The property has a lot to offer its guests from a great little restaurant on property, to a spacious lobby with a piano, impressive view of the city regardless of floor or room, free wi-fi, and spacious rooms. All the rooms come with all the expected amenities, except a microwave. There is no self-parking, so you must Valet for $26 a night.
Melissa C, a local HotelPlanner San Diego expert from 
31-Dec-2013 Verified Review 
Verified Reviews of The Bristol Hotel San Diego
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Three"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
No water no Tot paste no clean service.
Luis A. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
11-Aug-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Aug 10 to Mon Aug 12 2024 at a $195.30 average nightly rate. "Clean Hotel"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
A clean hotel.
Cheryl C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
18-Jun-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 12 to Fri Jun 14 2024 at a $188.49 average nightly rate. "Very Enjoyable Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
I very much enjoyed my stay. Always professional service.
Richar H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
01-Nov-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Oct 31 to Wed Nov 01 2023 at a $168.80 average nightly rate. Property Description
Indulge yourself at The Bristol Hotel, a sophisticated oasis of style in an exciting urban setting…all combine with the personable services and amenities the Bristol Hotel offers its guests.Guests are just steps away from the best of San Diego and enjoy spacious accommodations, easy access to public transportation, and elegant dining. Our recently renovated guestrooms, sustainable "green" amenities, and friendly service create a memorable San Diego travel experience.The Bristol's convenient location places you just steps away from San Diego's best shopping, dining and entertainment and located near iconic San Diego destinations such as: Seaport Village, Petco Park, San Diego Convention Center, The Old Globe Theater, Balboa Park, Little Italy, the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld. Less than 10 minutes to San Diego International Airport! Come to stay in San Diego!
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4:00PM |
| Check Out: | 11:00PM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2019 |
| Floors: | 9 |
| Rooms: | 111 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 102 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 36 |
| Suites: | 3 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 1 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 1215 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 50 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 0.3 Mi |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 5:00PM |
| FEMA Approved: | Yes |
| Ownership: | Kamla Hotel |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 24 hours individual cancellation policy/group policies differ | |
| Nightly Parking: | $39 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 10% |
| Total Taxes: | 12.70% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Occupancy Tax: | 12.70% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 7.75% |
| Parking Fee: | 39.00 Per Night |
| Porterage Fee: | 8.00 Per Person |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 22.00% |
| Audio Visual Service Charge: | 22.00% |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Central location
- Charge for early check out
- Complimentary newspaper
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Garage
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry valet service
- Mini bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Radio in room
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- Travellers cheques accepted
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
2.0 miles to SAN DIEGO-Lindbergh Field. Taxi and Airport Shuttle services are available starting at $8.00 One Way.
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
We are within walking distance of plenty of restaurants that offer breakfast
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.Pets are allowed with no restrictions. Fees Apply
Parking Info
Valet Parking available for $39.00
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Cleaning Policies
We are closely monitoring the news surrounding COVID-19, and wanted to takethis opportunity to assure you that our hotel takes the safety and well-being ofour guests and employees very seriously. With the situation changing daily, weare watching it closely so we can be prepared to take all proper precautions toensure the safety of everyone. Extra housekeeping measures are in place for the safety of our guests and staff. Extra focus on high-traffic areas and on high-touch items in guest rooms is ongoing.Reduced-Contact check-in, hand sanitizing stations and banners encouraging social distancing are examples, and we continue to monitor and add new recommendations. We are working through supply-chain channels to ensure further implementation is completed as quickly as possible.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Cafe 222 - A popular breakfast spot famous for its creative pancake flavors, located 0.3 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Cucina Urbana - A trendy Italian restaurant with a lively atmosphere, located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: The Lion's Share - A cozy gastropub known for its exotic meat dishes, located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Balboa Park - A beautiful urban park with museums, gardens, and the San Diego Zoo, located 2.5 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: The Mission - A popular brunch spot known for its delicious breakfast burritos, located 0.6 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Searsucker - A modern American eatery with a lively atmosphere, located 0.9 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Juniper & Ivy - A contemporary American restaurant with a focus on seasonal ingredients, located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: USS Midway Museum - A historic aircraft carrier turned museum, located 1.3 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Richard Walker's Pancake House - A family-friendly restaurant serving fluffy pancakes and other breakfast favorites, located 0.4 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: The Crack Shack - A casual eatery known for its fried chicken sandwiches, located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Herb & Wood - A stylish restaurant offering wood-fired dishes and craft cocktails, located 1.1 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Seaport Village - A waterfront shopping and dining complex with scenic views, located 1.6 miles from the hotel.
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Previously known as:
Bristol Hotel, Bristol San Diego, The Bristol, The Bristol Hotel
Group and Meeting Promotions at The Bristol Hotel San Diego
Below are the "hot dates" for The Bristol Hotel San Diego. These are typically special promotions for groups and meetings during slower times of the year for the property.
Aug 01, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
All groups types considered. Upgrades available upon request/availability.
Posted on 23-Jul-2024
All groups types considered. Upgrades available upon request/availability.
Posted on 23-Jul-2024
Restrictions may apply and these offers may change at any time.
Hotel Rate Trends at The Bristol Hotel San Diego
This chart illustrates averages of sleeping room prices for both our group rates and the best online individual traveler rates our system could find at the time the group bid was placed. The best group rate shown is 44.8% in June 2025 and the highest average individual rate is $432 in the month of June 2025. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at The Bristol Hotel San Diego in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Bristol Hotel San Diego
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Bristol Hotel San Diego.
Feel free to use the The Bristol Hotel San Diego meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in San Diego event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| City Scene | 40 x 30 x 8 | 1215 | --/50 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 34 | 28 | --/-- | 50 | 50 | -- |
Close This City SceneRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1215 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 40 x 30 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 2 Power Outlets: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about The Bristol Hotel San Diego
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does The Bristol Hotel San Diego have?
There are 111 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at The Bristol Hotel San Diego?
Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at The Bristol Hotel San Diego?
We are within walking distance of plenty of restaurants that offer breakfast
What parking is available at The Bristol Hotel San Diego?
Valet Parking available for $39.00
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Is there a gym at The Bristol Hotel San Diego?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Can I get a group rate at The Bristol Hotel San Diego?
Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 20.6%.
Testimonials:
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