I booked Bristol through hotels.com, prepaid and received booking confirmation. On the day of arrival I called to tell that i would be arriving late and was told that they don’t see my reservation. I asked whether any rooms at all were available but front desk Amanda did not want to check before we arrive there - ignoring the fact... more

The Bristol is a boutique gem! The hotel exceeded our expectations. We stayed there the first week in April. The room was spacious and the bathroom well supplied. Even though there was a Greyhound Bus terminal across the street we were not bothered by noise. From our room on the 8th floor we caught a glimpse of the ocean and... more

We just returned from San Diego where we attended a national conference, and for our needs The Bristol Hotel was a great place to stay. It was just a short trolley ride to the convention center and just a few blocks of walking to get most anywhere in the Gaslamp District. In comparison to many of the other lodging options... more

What a pretty hotel. We loved the rooms and the lobby was really classy. The resturant food was top notch and the bartender was so friendly and had a great laugh. Overall we had a very nice stay. more

My husband and I wanted to stay as close to the Gaslamp Quarter as possible in downtown San Diego without spending too much. We booked a hotel through Expedia.com and got 3 nights at the Bristol Hotel for under $180 a night. The hotel was situated in a pretty good location. It was just a few blocks from the Gaslamp... more

This is a really nice boutique hotel in the heart of downtown. I was in San Diego for a convention, and loved the proximity to the convention center and the Gaslamp District. The room was beautifully furnished, the beds were comfy, and the amenities such as the robes and towels were very nice. The staff was friendly and they let... more

Me and my wife really enjoyed this small cozy hotel in downtown San diego. A nice lobby with free internet. Our room was pretty with a free candy jar. Really nice touch! We also had a nice view of the bay. Hotel has a good location in San Diego. You can explore all of downtown attractions by foot. We even... more

Stayed in this hotel for 3 nights for a city break-getaway. Bristol is a cute boutique hotel, newly decorated, clean rooms, surprised to find upscale amenities and even robes, free wifi. Service was very good. Valet for our car was efficient. We loved the location as it was within walking distance to Horton Plaza, Gaslamp and the Harbor. Try their... more

I booked the hotel for 2 nights from November 17 to Nov 19 for my parents and I. We had a great experience at the hotel. Good points about it: Great location, walking distance to many attractions or a short drive. Nice lobby to hang out, very nice rooms for the price and hotel type ( is not the U.S.... more