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The Bristol Hotel San Diego

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1055 1st Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaport Village
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Cool)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Fab)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Primo)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Fab Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom

Accessible Primo King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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

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

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

Cool King Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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

Cool King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Fab King Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Primo King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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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

  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Seaport Village - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Petco Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 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 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Westin Lobby - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Goldchild Coffee - ‬3 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.

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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 853 out of 1468 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1468 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1468 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1468 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1468 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms, heating, wifi, everything you need got checked in earlier which was great 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lorinda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The property sent me a text to give early check in options. I clicked the option I like but when I arrived they were quite curt and told me nothing avail until 4. I use to work front desk at a Vegas casino property, and I know there are early checkouts and they had an 11 am checkout surely they had a room avail by 2. One bathroom floor wasn’t very clean and all vending machines are broken

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Robert and his staff truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and cared for. My partner is disabled, and Robert made sure he was completely comfortable throughout our stay. Any time we needed something, the staff was warm, attentive, and happy to help. We are so grateful for the kindness and thoughtfulness we experienced here.”
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley, Elk Grove

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The design of the room does make sense.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

LEE, DOWNEY

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tony Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
no dressers in the room, water pressure in shower was weak, no bar or dining area only snacks in lobby. kinda had the old hotel smell muskey not a fresh smell
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great always my go to place staff is amazing and prices are great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Phyllis, Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sepesi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a short stay but very close and convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ALINA

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

6/10 Okay

TANYA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel may look nice, but service was terrible. Towels and blankets took forever, the room phone didn’t work so we had to use our own phones, and nothing about the experience felt premier or worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front Desk he was awesome so friendly and helpful. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

alfonso

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a quick solo weekend trip in San Diego & this hotel was a great choice. I had no issues & the staff was very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gyselle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible, the staff doesn't get back to you at all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnie

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

Bristol Employees 5 Stars

Jose, Robert,and Axel were completely Amazing I had booked a room elsewhere and when I got there found out the condition of the hotel was nothing close to how it was described and the pictures were outdated from when it was renovated a long time ago. So needless to say I was experiencing, some some heavy anxiety. They truly brought me back down to earth. I couldn’t be more grateful to how they calmed me While making the next couple days I stayed enjoyable. Thank you, Donnie Kostecki
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

yvette

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

Highly recommended

The staff was top-notch!.. friendly, helpful excellent customer service!... the valet Russell was wonderful!... I felt like a real VIP the entire time I stayed. The rooms are updated super comfortable. The location of the hotel is fantastic. Close to everything. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025