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The Bristol Hotel San Diego

3.5 star property
3.5-star boutique hotel near San Diego Convention Center

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Property entrance
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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Room, 1 King Bed (Cool)

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(48 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
(74 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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Fab Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom

Accessible Primo King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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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Cool King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Fab King Room

  • Sleeps 4

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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

  • 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
  • ‪Zzan Sushi & Soju - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Goldchild Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Westin Lobby - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

3.5-star 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 3.5-star 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. 886 out of 1518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 1518 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Austin Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and courteous staff. Only complaint is it wasn’t advertised as going through a remodeling so at times it was quite loud with combination of regular street noise, next door rooms, plus the construction going on (during daytime). Location however is excellent for quickly walking or catching a train across the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff. Room was fine. Noisy due To the trolley outside our window. Would Prefer the fitness room to Be own 24/7 with key card. Appreciate the coffee/ tea etc in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Chitrarasu

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amenities, room
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yiqiu

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ayham

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wasn’t worth $500 a night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiba

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
-
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

MINKYOUNG

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms friendly staff. Prompt responses when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Isiah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good, no complaints, just one issue, which was no strong water pressure to the shower
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

lihui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is good and big
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

sophie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
pricey parking for customers
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaira

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
overall was a nicer motel 6 experience. paper thin walls. dirty carpets in the elevators for more than 2 days. only able to change bath towels for room cleaning services. coffee cup lids didn’t fit even with managements own acknowledgement of the issue. valet was $42 a night but the valet guys were quick and polite. oh yeah, and the water was turned off multiple times through the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the generous staff especially jonathan working the front desk. my travel times were scattered and i was unable to meet my check in time, but he still took care of me. i also had some last minute guests who needed rooms and he was able to get all 6 of my guests comfortably into their own rooms at 2am when they arrived. i will be staying back at the bristol the next time i am in san diego. THANK YOU JONATHAN
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tuyet-Thy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raveena

Had to pay extra for parking and they didn’t tell us that ahead of time or make it clear
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean, Very Nice staff, convenient location !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cedric, San Diego

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I Didn’t stay here , my reservation was adjusted with wrong date and I’m still pending a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025