The Clifton Hotel Bristol – A Favorite for Families in Bristol
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
The Clifton Hotel offers six room types: King, Double, Single, Small Single, Twin, and Family. All rooms include an ensuite bathroom, free Wi-Fi, digital radio, TV, tea and coffee facilities, and toiletries. Family rooms feature one double bed and one single bed. Optional extras include a minibar and newspaper. Rooms have carpeted floors, electric kettles, and AM/FM alarm clocks.
Dining at Racks
Breakfast is served at Racks Bar & Kitchen, with vegetarian and vegan options available. The restaurant also serves lunch and dinner, focusing on seasonal British dishes. For Japanese cuisine, KIBOU Japanese Kitchen & Bar offers sushi rolls like the Volcano Roll, ramen, katsu curry, and handmade gyozas. The Spritzer Bar serves summer spritzers, and the Champagne Bar features sparkling wines from DBM Wines.
Entertainment & Leisure
The hotel is near Bristol Zoo Gardens, home to over 400 species in 12 acres of gardens. A pop-up cinema with covered seating for 200 guests and wireless headphones operates seasonally. Live music includes performances by Coyote Blue and Toby Joe Reilly. Clifton Observatory and Camera Obscura provide panoramic views of the area.
Location & Transport
The Clifton Hotel is a Grade II listed building, 300 meters from the University of Bristol and 1 km from Clifton Village. Bristol Temple Meads station is 2.5 km away, and Bristol Airport is 15 km from the hotel. Nearby landmarks include The Victoria Rooms (0.3 km), Cabot Tower (0.5 km), and Brandon Hill Nature Park (1 km).
Guest Services
The hotel provides ironing facilities, heating, and garden furniture. No deposit is required for direct bookings. Local health clubs Cannons and Clifton College offer discounted access, both a 5-minute walk away. The Business Improvement District (BID) supports additional services like pedestrian signage for shops and restaurants in Clifton Village.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor