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The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Property class: 3.5

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

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)
  • 375 sq ft
  • 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Fab)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(76 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • 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 | Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

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

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 neighborhood

San Diego

The Bristol Hotel San Diego places you in Downtown San Diego, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego. Each of the 114 rooms at this 3.5-star hotel includes a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a flat-screen TV.

What's nearby

  • Balboa Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port of San Diego - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Seaport Village - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • USS Midway Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

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

  • ‪Zzan Sushi & Soju - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Goldchild Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grant Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Guests of The Bristol Hotel San Diego enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. Valet parking is offered for USD 42 per day. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the area. Other amenities at this boutique hotel include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area.
55-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and free local calls are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 5,005 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • 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

Is a free cancellation option available at The Bristol Hotel San Diego?

The Bristol Hotel San Diego provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Apr 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bristol Hotel San Diego on Apr 23, 2026 start from $176, including 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.

What can I see within easy reach of The Bristol Hotel San Diego?

This hotel is situated in Downtown San Diego within a short 13-minute walk of Port of San Diego and also 14 minutes on foot from Balboa Park. You'll also find USS Midway Museum and Petco Park less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Bristol Hotel San Diego?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for USD 42 per day with in/out privileges.

Does The Bristol Hotel San Diego have a casino on the premises?

No, The Bristol Hotel San Diego doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Bristol Hotel San Diego?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Bristol Hotel San Diego good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this boutique hotel include premium bedding, a rainfall showerhead, and bathrobes.

Does The Bristol Hotel San Diego have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Bristol Hotel San Diego have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Bristol Hotel San Diego doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Bristol Hotel San Diego allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Bristol Hotel San Diego though service animals are welcome.

Does The Bristol Hotel San Diego have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to The Bristol Hotel San Diego?

The closest major airport to The Bristol Hotel San Diego is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is 3.3 mi away (14 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 9.5 mi away (17-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Bristol Hotel San Diego?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at The Bristol Hotel San Diego that offer a balcony.

The Bristol Hotel San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 908 out of 1531 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1531 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1531 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1531 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1531 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Almog

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sabina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place, comfortable beds . All staff was super nice. Good location. Without. One block of gas lamp and SD Civic Theatre. Only Wish parking fee was less than $42. But I really liked it. We would go stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Haley, Spokane Valley

Traveled with partner
Location was great. Lots of public transit nearby. Room was spacious. Stayed for four days and they only emptied the trash and gave new towels, didn’t make the bed. If you’re sensitive to sounds, you may be bothered by the train sounds.
Giant crack in the roof of the lobby.
Cool king room
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly remodeled rooms, clean and wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Paulette

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was great BUT Property definitely not what the pictures show. No amenities AT ALL. Be ready to pay 42 dlrs a night in parking, no breakfast options, you even have to pay for water since they dont provide you with any. They don't do room service so good luck with the 2 towels you get and emptying out your own trash cans. At this point its just a fancier Motel rather than a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front desk person was the nicest staff member I’ve ever encountered at a Hotel. Rooms are clean and very well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Clean room, staff was pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mhell c

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating. Customer service was so nice and approachable. For sure we will go back again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff are nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Louise

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The Bristol is centrally located in the downtown area and easy access to the convention center and pier. The lobby has a nice presentation. The staff were helpful and efficient for check-in. However, there were some glitches I could not overlook. First, there were a number of long hairs (not mine) on a decorative pilllow on the bed. I asked for the pillow to be taken out of the room and the pillow cases for the bed to be replaced since they were all "touching". I was told housekeeping would be arriving shortly. They didn't come.I slept without the pillows as I wasn't sure of their cleanliness. Secondly, the door to the bathroom was a pocket door, and I could not get it to close. Luckily, I was traveling by myself, so closing the door was not needed. But, for the next set of guests, it may be! I was also very surprised that there was no security to get to the guest floors. Anyone could easily have walked in the hotel at night, walked straight to an elevator, and traversed any of the floors, as key cards were not needed to access the floors. Therefore, I sadly cannot recommend the Bristol based on the cleanliness and security factors. I wish I could because the rooms were nicely appointed and very cute motif. And the location, as I mentioned, was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect and the staff is amazing. Thank you Sandra for making our stay so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service from the moment I arrived. Joseph was especially helpful I was very thankful to have him at check-in , it all went so smooth and I even got to check in early. The area has many dining options and all are in walkable distance. Waterfront also walkable I enjoyed morning walks to the pier. Room was very spacious with a nice large tv and window. DAYtime valet crew was the best!! A small microwave in the room or common area would be nice but I still loved my stay at The Bristol ❤️❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Thomas E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was for two nights prior to getting on a cruise ship. The hotel was clean. The room was clean & spacious. It is strictly for sleeping as there is no restaurant or bar in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lidia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, the staff was engaging, polite and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Altadena

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

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