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The Bristol Hotel San Diego

3.5 star property
Boutique hotel near San Diego Convention Center

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Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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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 drapes, 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

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

Cool King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Fab King Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Primo King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

San Diego

Heart of San Diego.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown San Diego hotel, you'll find San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego. Petco Park and Balboa Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • 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

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
  • ‪Goldchild Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Boutique hotel near San Diego Convention Center
There's a snack bar/deli on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 5005 square feet (465 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the boutique The Bristol Hotel San Diego. Parking is available for a fee.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 114 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 5005 sq ft of conference space
  • 465 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Convenience store
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite 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

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
  • Elevator
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Eurocard, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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. 861 out of 1470 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1470 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1470 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1470 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 1470 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gladys

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Doris

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

8/10 Good

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great downtown location. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavino

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early and was pleasantly surprised that the front desk allowed us to check in early. Rooms had great AC as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! I can’t say enough about the staff!! Excellent customer service, very polite & professional staff. I made an error when booking my room. Robert the Front Desk Agent was super helpful & accommodating in fixing the error. Eric the Valet Attendant was very polite. Also there was a female Front Desk Agent, Housekeeper and another male Valet Attendant that were all very helpful & friendly. The room was nice, clean and soft bed. Great location, very close to Gaslamp Quarter. I will definitely stay there again! Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deadra L

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Minerva

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohaddeseh

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen, San Diego

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is generally quite nice. The shower did not work as well with low water pressure and not great control of temperature in my unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rana Raza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We lived for 4 days at this hotel and room service was not provided although we also didn’t ask. There was no lock in the restroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking sucks. It’s $42 dollars to valet parking and they don’t have free self parking. You have to park in a lot around the corner which charges $30 for 24 hour parking . Other than that the hotel is decent . It’s an older hotel and it shows but the staff was friendly and service was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is not equipped to handle guest with vehicles well. The valet fills up fast and the nearest garage is a extremely tight fit for anything larger than a midsized car. My park fees for a one night stay exceeded 100 dollars. It will definitely impact my choice to stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Elisha

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms should have proper glasses and cups for coffee and not paper
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charelle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over priced No pool The place doesn’t offer much
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable room. The staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Arkady

Business traveller
Front desc staff not all the time present. Strangers (seen twice, homeless) coming and taking coffee from machine in the lobby. Elevator was not working to my floor, no sign placed to let know. Bathroom drainage clogged.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

ROBERT, Glendale

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Bed was comfy shower and sink need upgrades
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025