The Bristol Hotel San Diego

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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1055 1st Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Place, Port of San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Petco Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed (Cool)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Fab)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Primo)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Accessible

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Hotel with a fitness centre, near Port of San Diego
A fitness centre, a snack bar/deli and valet parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a business centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
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 baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Bristol Hotel San Diego. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Diego Civic Theatre. Free WiFi in public areas, a gym and a snack bar/deli are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a business centre, a meeting room and conference space
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the comfy beds and overall comfort
  • Within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego
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 centre and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 5005 square feet (465 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the boutique The Bristol Hotel San Diego. Parking is available for a fee.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

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
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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

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.

Payment types at the property

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.

  • 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

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
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-authorise 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
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

  • 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

Reviews

The Bristol Hotel San Diego 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 820 out of 1423 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1423 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1423 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1423 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1423 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Danny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central San Dirgo

Very good, great location, helpful & pleasant staff ….
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marc, Laguna Niguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A couple of things to note: The lobby area is very sparsely decorated and over lit with bright white LEDs. There's little to no seating that's inviting or attractive; you want to spend as littler amount of time there as possible. The morning coffee "service" is a "push to select" machine; something you'd find at a truck stop or gas station. When checking in, make sure you do not get a room next to or near the elevators - we had room 600, next to the elevators and we could hear the cables "moaning" every time the lift was used. Kudos to the staff, they were very helpful and always welcoming with a smile and kind words..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was a nice experience. The staff were friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIchael L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is basic, but everything you need. Clean, modern, and tidy. I really appreciated being the guest of the day, it allowed me to check in early. No breakfast or pool, but there is a gym and a first floor sitting area. Area around has some spots to eat for breakfast as well as a nearby MTS station which was very convenient, but a lot of homeless and can get sketchy at night. For the price, this hotel is worth staying at for a few days.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Henrik

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kimo

Travelled with partner
Nice, clean place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like the noisy neighbors can hear them stomp, move furniture around, can hear them coughing, I never received my free perk for my VIP access… but everything else was great and amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and roomy and the staff were incredibly nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linnete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Biannca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms and convenient location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
The room was fine just showing some signs of wear. Paint repair needed inside bathroom door, curtains had holes. Not enough to complain to management or ruin the stay but shows very little attention to details. The person who checked us in stated they ran out of wine for our “VIP perk” so she “upgraded” our room which was just changing us to a room that included a sleeper sofa. There were only the two of us so it really wasn’t a perk for us compared to a free bottle of wine. I asked the later shift desk clerk about the wine again and he was able to produce a bottle for us so I don’t know why the first employee didn’t want to give us one. Very poor customer service in my opinion but the next employee made up for it. Overall for the price, I am fine and would stay again in a pinch. I don’t think I would purposely choose it but it wasn’t enough to make me say “under no circumstances…..”. The property was clean and in a good spot geographically.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was clean and great staff. Very easy walk to the convention center. Public transportation was also right there also.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MF Hector

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

william

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable. No food options just a quick snack area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Pricey Valet

There was no microwave in the room, and the valet was pricey.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025