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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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Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Property entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1055 1st Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Balboa Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪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
(9 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
(50 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
(76 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. USS Midway Museum and Petco Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪Goldchild Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zzan Sushi & Soju - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Westgate Room Restaurant - ‬2 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bristol Hotel San Diego to the airport?

The Bristol Hotel San Diego is 3.3 mi (14-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bristol Hotel San Diego?

As of Apr 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bristol Hotel San Diego on Apr 7, 2026 start from CA $216, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Bristol Hotel San Diego have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Bristol Hotel San Diego.

How close is The Bristol Hotel San Diego to the beach?

This hotel is 7.6 mi (18-min drive) from Mission Beach and 6.6 mi (17-min drive) from Coronado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Bristol Hotel San Diego offer free breakfast?

The Bristol Hotel San Diego does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Bristol Hotel San Diego?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Bristol Hotel San Diego?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Bristol Hotel San Diego?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 42 per day.

Does The Bristol Hotel San Diego have a pool?

The Bristol Hotel San Diego does not have a pool.

Does The Bristol Hotel San Diego have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Bristol Hotel San Diego to downtown San Diego?

The Bristol Hotel San Diego is 0.1 mi away from San Diego.

The Bristol Hotel San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 911 out of 1538 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1538 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1538 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1538 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 1538 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

Julio

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ashish

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room awesome staff and valet is super fast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita, Alpharetta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was very nice and friendly and location is decent but on the border of a sketchier area of San Diego. Room was clean and generally comfortable, however the bathroom was tiny and the sliding door to the bathroom made a lot of noise opening and closing. Also when you turned on the bathroom light, the bright lights over the mirror in the main room also turned on, which disturbed other people who were still sleeping. What we didn't care for is up front we were told there would be no daily housekeeping for "eco" reasons, which is just an excuse to not service rooms while keeping the same prices. There was also no housekeeping at all on December 31 or January 1. I have traveled to different states and countries over the holidays and have never heard of such a policy. As such, during our 5-night stay we only had housekeeping twice, the second of which was purely by luck once I heard there would be no services for 2 days. I am tired of hotels maintaining the COVID policy of no or little housekeeping several years after the pandemic. The hotel is also very short staffed and sometimes when we were in the lobby we never saw anyone at the front desk. Staff that were there were always very accommodating and helpful, so it must be the management or ownership that is cutting corners.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zalyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Hamid, North Vancouver

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desserae

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was the worst hotel that I have ever been too and it was the worst experience I have ever hard at a hotel in my life. The customer service was horrible, it was dirty, and I will never visit ever again. I reccomend taking this hotel off the website, as I would not stay there even if someone paid me too!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nevin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chemu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gracious staff, good locztion
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

SALVADOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Buena zona, muy cerca de estaciones de bus y trolley. Falta limpieza adecuada
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nichole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel was under a bit of construction while we were there
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful ,nice installations Very clean and good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Everything was very clean and the staff were very courteous. Will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here for Christmas and the staff was amazing, especially Robert and all the valets. Our room was quiet, clean, and the hotel was in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was safe! The front desk staff, John was amazing, serviceable, so helpful and accommodating. Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect! Great check in experience. Friendly, personable staff. Front desk clerk was a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is the best! Very thoughtful. Felt safe. Clean room and bathroom. Convenient location. Again, the staff is the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room / attentive staff — considering it was Holiday stay ~
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wildor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect but I pay for parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachita

Disliked: Cleanliness
No housekeepingt
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025