The Bristol Hotel San Diego

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (Cool)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Fab)

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Primo)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Accessible

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from USS Midway Museum and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from B Street Cruise Ship Terminal.

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

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Westin Lobby - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cava - ‬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.

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

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

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. 802 out of 1394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1394 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If you want park at the hotel get there early valet parking fills up quickly, but there is parking garage around the corner that is safe and cheaper the valet parking make sure to take receipt with you. Room was hot and had to call for maintenance and they showed up very quickly and responded and staff was very friendly a nice and handled everything quite quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

enrique

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DESIREE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
last minute booking found a great gem for a good price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR V

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
It was equally amazing parking was slim but the staff and hotel overall was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Umeika

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff very attentive and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriela

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Limited facilities, wifi is terrible. Hot water takes 10+ minutes for shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Karla

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property appears to be remodeled and is very nice. The rooms are small especially for more than 3 people. The front staff was very nice with the exception of one young lady, that when asked why our room was not cleaned and towels refreshed responsed by saying, “maybe you should stay at another hotel.” The only critique I have is cleanliness, and obviously the rude girl. The bathroom had black mold. The rest of the employees were courteous and very respectful; especially Erick, the gentleman working valet. The hotel sits very close to the light rail which was a plus and about a 15 minute walk to the Gaslamp District. I probably would never stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got upgraded to a bigger room, service was fantastic. The hotel itself was super clean and location was very good and close to the beach highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was so delighted when I arrived. I love everything about this hotel. Location, staff, and the room was spacious. The price was fantastic. I will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stepan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Svjetlana

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen, Orangeville

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great for sightseeing and rooms were clean. No fans in the bathrooms though...weird.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thibaut

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dung, Des Moines

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terry, Santa Clarita

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Devan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerard

Liked: Room comfort
Front desk attendant was unwelcoming. No water or drinks to buy in their sparse assortment of items to purchase. Heard car alarms throughout the night. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serenity

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025