The Bristol Hotel San Diego

3-star hotel Excellent 1055 1st Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
The Bristol Hotel San Diego
The Bristol Hotel San DiegoThe Bristol Hotel San Diego
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Adjacent to the Gaslamp Quarter and close to the Marina and Little Italy, The Bristol Hotel offers a Boutique experience in the heart of Downtown San Diego. All recently renovated guest rooms feature LCD TV, fridge and coffee maker for convenience. This completely nonsmoking boutique hotel has many sustainability features including eco-friendly bath amenities in guest rooms. Valet Parking is the only parking option available with in and out privileges to explore other areas of San Diego. Located near the San Diego Civic Theater and a ten minute walk to the San Diego Convention Center, the Bristol Hotel offers a great spot to enjoy dining, shopping and other activities in America's Finest City!

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 1577 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location was great. Walking distance to Gaslamp Quarters, etc. Property was still in renovation phase and looks unorganized. Hallway was filled with old building smell. The room itself was not so bad considering the hotel appears to be old. However, my main complaint is the bathroom. Water pressure was weak and shower booth drain was not drain well (At the end of each shower, I am standing on a pool of soapy water. It drains away about a half an hour later). Bath robe was listed and shown in the property pictures, but they say it is not available even though we checked in at 4 PM. My truck was told to be too big for their valet parking service. I ended up with parking the truck at parking facility around the block. It was not worth for $350 for this hotel room for a Friday night...

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very friendly staffs!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It was okay, not well maintained. Ice machine looked very unclean and on a completely different floor than the water dispenser which is very small and impossible to use on large tumblers and cups. Room was clean and nicely decorated. Parking is an issue but the staff were amazing!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Clean room

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great stay. Loved the location and lots of food choices close. Great staff.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Clean room

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great hotel! Well-priced, well located for my needs, quiet street, and more. I consider it a real find!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The hotel was very quiet, I slept well. I think they should put more towels in the room

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Staff were very nice, room was clean, and located conveniently close to lots of dining opportunities.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Centrally located, great staff, spacious rooms.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    room service = 0 during my stay

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I am not sure how this hotel has good reviews. First of all, valet is 42 dollars. The ceiling looks like its about to fall, the rooms are small and smell. There were mosquitoes in the restroom, only 1 towel for 3 people. There were black long hairs on the bed. I will never go back.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Else all good specially location.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Staff were friendly and helpful. Great location but hotel currently under renovation. They do not service your room overnight and make your bed. Towels were old and thin, bathroom shower not very clean. They advertised robes in room but we had to request.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Staff very friendly and attentive. Hotel is very run down, old and not well mantained. TV is old and limited to a few channels not able to cast or watch own apps.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly. The lobby is being remodeled but didn't interfere with anything. Great staff. We would definitely stay at Bristol Hotel again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    When we checked in and bought the valet service the front desk person did not inform us that we needed to make contact with the valet and we proceeded to go out for dinner. Upon arriving back the parking lot was full. I was confused as I had signed up for it. Shouldn't there be a system down to be better about this? Oh and the bath towels are on yhe small thin side.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Need better internet

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Overall it was very nice, however a bit disappointing with the parking situation. The valet had no room, and the alternate parking self-serve parking garage had the first 4 or 5 levels all with reserved spots, so once you found a spot on the 5 or 6 level you had to walk down and up the stairs as their elevator was not working.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The hotel was very nice! Clean room, very friendly and helpful staff. Amenities included a mini fridge and coffee maker. AC was great and no problems with hot running water in the shower. Only thing was that we had to pay parking 42$ overnight.

Frequently asked questions about The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Does The Bristol Hotel San Diego have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Bristol Hotel San Diego offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Bristol Hotel San Diego offer parking?
Yes, The Bristol Hotel San Diego offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does The Bristol Hotel San Diego have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Bristol Hotel San Diego features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Bristol Hotel San Diego have a fitness center?
Yes, The Bristol Hotel San Diego features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa.
Where is The Bristol Hotel San Diego located, and how walkable is the area?
The Bristol Hotel San Diego is located at 1055 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92101. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center 0.8 mi
  • San Diego Airport 1.9 mi

House rules

Check in4:00 PM
Check out11:00 AM

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