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The Bristol Hotel San Diego

3.5 star property

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Property entrance
Lobby lounge
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
1055 1st Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Port of San Diego
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Cool)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Cool)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Fab)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Fab)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Primo)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Primo)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Primo)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Accessible

Suite, Accessible

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Primo)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (5690)
The price is AU$611
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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About the area

San Diego

A stay at The Bristol Hotel San Diego places you in the heart of San Diego, within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego. .This boutique hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from B Street Cruise Ship Terminal and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Waterfront Park.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of San Diego - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Seaport Village - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Petco Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Civic Center Station - 2 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 7 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tender Greens - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dobson's Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Hotel with a fitness center, near Port of San Diego
The Bristol Hotel San Diego offers 114 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 114 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Bristol Hotel San Diego.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 5005 square feet (465 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 42 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 5,005 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during February, March, April, May, June, and July:
  • One of the dining venues
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 42 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Bristol Hotel San Diego
Bristol San Diego
Hotel Bristol
The Bristol Diego Diego
Bristol Hotel San Diego
Bristol Hotel A Greystone Hotel
The Bristol Hotel San Diego Hotel
The Bristol Hotel San Diego San Diego
The Bristol Hotel San Diego Hotel San Diego

The Bristol Hotel San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 731 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1305 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service

Not great.

It was ok. I think what bothered me is the lack of security on the front door - didn't require key card access until 10pm or later, elevators didn't have any key card requirements and even the gym wasn't locked. Rarely was anyone at the reception desk to monitor the front door. The property is older. It is walkable to other attractions and restaurants, which is needed since there is no food on site.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay the night very affordable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Clinton

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alexios Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and nice rooms. The lobby and service could use a little help. But overall was a good value for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

timmy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tammie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the worst hotel I have booked with and trying to resolve an issue with Expedia was not any better. I have stayed a boutique hotels before and have never experienced anything like this. Do not trust the pictures. Driving up I had a bad feeling but decided to check in. While I was using the bathroom I not only noticed a bug in the bathroom while using it, there was a stain on the toilet which looked to be urine and there was also hair in the bathroom. While inspecting the rest of the room there was also hair on the sheets and they were also stained. The neighbors next door were also extremely loud. I went downstairs to the front desk to state my concerns about the room, cleanliness and noise level and I was moved to a different room. It was the same. The sheets were stained, hair on them as well and the mattress made my stomach turn with the yellow stains that were on it. I immediately left and found other accommodations after spending $60 in the parking garage next to the hotel because the valet was full. I never returned to the hotel and checked out over the phone. I would stay here if they paid me too. The manager is also refusing to give me a refund and has not returned my call. Expedia is not any help either so I lost money booking this stay. I won’t be recommending this hotel or Expedia to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A bed I’d like to return to

That was one of the most comfortable beds I’ve slept in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, got upgraded to a bigger room. Parking on site for a fee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel

Absoutley amazing experiance. Hotel was very clean and modern, very comfortable, great location. Bur what truly made the stay was the amazing staff. From Sandra on the front desk to the valets and other staff, everyone had a smile and was so very helpful. Will return to this amazing experiance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We had planned to drop bags off to be held until check-in but found that our room was ready early and we could check in. The lobby is lovely and the hotel location is perfect for anyone who wants to walk and see the sights. We loved our stay and plan to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Aleska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Joseph was great at check-in. Room was small but perfect for a short stay. Outside can get pretty noisy throughout the night. The only inconvenience was parking. We knew it was valet only but when we drove up at 5pm, there was a sign that valet was sold out. We didn’t even know that was a possibility. One of the valet staff told us of a secure parking garage around the corner which saved us $12 per night. Overall, clean hotel and would stay again if I’m ever back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei Hung, Council Bluffs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronny

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business Trip

Room 615. The bathroom felt dirty. The metal container that holds the soap/lotion is extremely rusty and old. It should have not been there, it should be in the trash and replaced. The vent above the shower needs to be cleaned and possibly painted. We also chased a cockroach across the room and killed it. I have pictures of both. However, the person that valet our car was very pleasant and helpful. He offered excellent customer service. Also, the person at the reception desk was cordial and attentive. She offered excellent customer service. The overall feel of the hotel was good and the personnel were very attentive. But I was really surprised that a rusty real terrible looking item was in the bathroom. The bottles of soap should probably be replaced, they look worn. One cockroach is one too many. This was a business trip and we used three of your rooms.
Rusty metal on bathroom sink
Roach
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

danya

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Staff and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
had to pay for parking a block over, can literally hear every word from the room next door.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025