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The Bristol Hotel San Diego

3.5 star property
Boutique hotel within easy reach of Port of San Diego

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In downtown San Diego, The Bristol Hotel San Diego offers a boutique retreat near Petco Park. Unwind with in-room WiFi, visit the gym to stay active or grab a snack from the deli and explore nearby USS Midway Museum.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Computer station
  • Convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Primo)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1055 1st Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • San Diego Civic Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 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

  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 14 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 28 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 36 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 39 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 7 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 16 min drive
  • Civic Center Station - 2 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 2 min walk
  • Courthouse Station - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Westin Lobby - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cava - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

The Bristol Hotel San Diego offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego. Guests can enjoy the fitness center or take advantage of nearby scuba diving. This boutique hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of B Street Cruise Ship Terminal and Seaport Village. Fellow travelers say good things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Civic Center Station is 2 minutes and Civic Center Station is 2 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 114 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Secured covered onsite valet parking (USD 42 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (5005 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Fitness center
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

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

Parking

  • Covered valet parking costs USD 42 per day with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Does The Bristol Hotel San Diego offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Bristol Hotel San Diego does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Bristol Hotel San Diego?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Bristol Hotel San Diego?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 42 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bristol Hotel San Diego?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Bristol Hotel San Diego and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, sailing, and scuba diving. The Bristol Hotel San Diego also has a fitness center.

What's the area around The Bristol Hotel San Diego like?

The Bristol Hotel San Diego is in Downtown San Diego, a short 2-minute walk from Civic Center Station and 12 minutes' walk from San Diego Convention Center. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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The Bristol Hotel San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Parking
Bed
Car
Restaurant
Lobby
Downtown
Wines

What guests liked

  • The gym was well-equipped, clean, and had everything needed for a great workout. (9 reviews)
  • The property is located near a variety of dining options and restaurants. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Check-in was a breeze location is outstanding lots of restaurants bars, and attractions close by
Edward, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean & comfy
Adriana, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything was great for a fair price.
Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was Greta. People were lovely. Hotel was very clean.
Gibran, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing from start to finish!
Victor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very good
TAKESHI, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room
Jesse, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable room. The staff was great.
Samuel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The young man at reception had excellent customer service. I didn’t catch his name but he was very informative and had great customer service skills. Made our stay enjoyable. Also the valet attendant was very kind as well.
Gabriel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Rodolfo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room
Hilda Carolina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice, clean place to stay
Kimo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice upgrade from the staff, without even asking for one.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean rooms and convenient location!
Biannca, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was nice and roomy and the staff were incredibly nice!
Mandy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stay was great
Ady, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Odd stench in hallways. Water draining noise in bathroom that wouldn’t stop. Then the place flooded and we got soaked in an elevator and had to rush back up nine flights of stairs to retrieve our luggage before the building was shut down.
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff all around.
Raul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I liked the location.
Christian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

San Diego weekend

Great location in downtown San Diego, close to restaurants, walkable area. Also close to the stadium. The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel itself was modern and very clean. We would definitely recommend staying here and we would stay here again
Claudia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Central San Dirgo

Very good, great location, helpful & pleasant staff ….
Neil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was really friendly and helpful
Marcus, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overall, it was a nice experience. The staff were friendly and professional.
Denise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was clean and great staff. Very easy walk to the convention center. Public transportation was also right there also.
Paul, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome hotel
Rodrigo, 3-night trip