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Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre by IHG

2.5 star property

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A dining area with a pizza on a table, a glass of beer, and modern furniture.
A modern restaurant with round tables and chairs, a large window with city views, and a map on the wall.
A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, a visible restaurant at the ground level, and a clear sky in the background.
A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a round table with chairs. There are shelves with bottles and a sign above the bar.
A cluttered room with bookshelves, a desk, and a bicycle.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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South End, Temple Gate House, Bristol, England, BS1 6PL
  • Place, Cabot Circus Shopping Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, O2 Academy
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a window with curtains, and a bedside lamp.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(74 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and self parking. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a TV in a common area and a front desk safe are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre by IHG offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Bristol hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. Mary Redcliffe Church. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Great Room Lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre by IHG also features a vending machine, a front desk safe, and a television in common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Bristol hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Great Room Lounge – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (GBP 13 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room Lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 13 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 395 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just right for our brief stay between flights.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and a great hot breakfast!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally located a 3 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Railway station. Room was great; comfortable, sizeable and immaculate. All staff were very helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was great; especially the bacon but good range on offer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you expect from holiday inn
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marc-Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to train station and complete breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location clean place and good service and good breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for the old city and M Shed. Easy to walk to most places. A good free breakfast to start the day. The bed was comfortable and the bedroom quiet. Parking is in a multistory right behind the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Valeriy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Buse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, amenities, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic. Very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Clean amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff wonderful..breakfast good..location central
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay and would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Sacha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes room nice and staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Johnathon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff seemed to be enjoying their work, they interacted well with my child who has additional needs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and value for money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and cheerful hotel, £13 parking charge, 20 parking spaces with availability on a Fri evening when we arrived at 6pm. Breakfast is included and perfectly okay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DAISY

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel,close to the train station perfect for visiting Bristol
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great central location very close to Temple Meads Station. Staff were very friendly and welcoming and the room was very spacious with a really comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location perfect for onward travel. Staff very efficient & helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good and the room was clean with a
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived very late at night but staff were very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was very good and room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Knut Egil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was perfect for me
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Wai Pun Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room cleaning conditions very good; amicable and helpful staff. Free breakfast good variety (but no fried eggs or boiled eggs which I love). Car park price too high; location too far away from town centre; lift suspend for maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026