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The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns

3.0 star property
Guests can relax with WiFi in this Clifton hotel or enjoy a competitive game of billiards, with delicious meals and refreshing drinks available nearby

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The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns welcomes travelers to Clifton with its inviting garden, bar, and restaurant. Enjoy WiFi throughout your stay or gather around the billiards table for friendly competition. Guests love the hotel's convenient location.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room Sleeps 4

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Trundle Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Mini Double | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mini Double

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Clifton, a neighborhood in Bristol, The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns is near a train station. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and The Mall at Cribbs Causeway, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to check out Thermae Bath Spa. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ashton Gate Stadium or Twerton Park. Visit our Bristol travel guide
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20 Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol, England, BS8 3BB

What's nearby

  • Clifton Down
    Clifton Down
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Bristol
    University of Bristol
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Clifton Suspension Bridge
    Clifton Suspension Bridge
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
    Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Clifton Observatory
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Clifton Down Station
    10 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Alma Tavern & Theatre
    8 min walk
  • Channings Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Primrose Cafe
    7 min walk
  • STARLINGS
    2 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    8 min walk

About this property

The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns

Inn near University of Bristol
Close to Bristol Hippodrome Theatre, The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns provides a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A billiards/pool table, meeting rooms, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1865
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Channings Hotel Bristol
Channings Hotel
Channings Bristol
The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns Inn
The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns Bristol
The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns Inn Bristol

Frequently asked questions

Is The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns located?

Located in Clifton, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Clifton Down and University of Bristol. Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery and Cabot Tower are also within 15 minutes. Clifton Down Station is 10 minutes by foot and Redland Station is 21 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 226 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, good location, fun bar , nice room's. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing- Beautiful area, loved the games in the basement and the bar/restaurant we were able to eat at everyday. Stayed in the family room and it was huge and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Amazing people

Such a friendly place! Food is good and the staff are just lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sylvie

Not a hotel I would usually choose but it’s location suited. Very dated and could use a massive update
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay,had dinner at property it was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Lovely staff. Nice area.

The service from the staff was perfect. Rooms are looking a little tired, but the service was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Salman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay. Very comfortable room; neat and clean and spacious....
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

good hotel in Clifton

a good cheap hotel in Clifton. no frills but a good clean bed to get your head down at the end of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent

Great pub with great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really nice the bedding and towels were very clean but the room was very dated and old and it was very hot with limited ventilation and low ceilings
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is an issue in the streets but doable, didn't eat here so can't comment but lovely comfy room and cool building
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Simon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall poor wouldn’t stay here again. Positives the staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel and rooms are dated and not very comfortable. For the price I expected and could put up with that but there was no hot water. Even in a cheap hotel I expect to be able to have a shower!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for the night. Quick Uber to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sad, attic room

Towels were good but hand towel had a hole in it. Staff were friendly. If you want to travel back in time to a shabby, doleful BnB but pay extra then stay here. Don’t stay in Winter, the window doesn’t close (or open for that matter). I expected more for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The Channings

The location is good for Bristol, the hotel room was at the top of the building, very poor ventilation and although a fan was supplied, the room was very hot. Hotel room was very basic. We didn’t have the breakfast ,coffee was just a pot of filter coffee. The room seemed quite shabby, although was clean and the mattress comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sonya

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

Good value room above a pub conveniently located

We stayed at Channings because it was convenient to visit family in Clifton. Rooms were fine for our needs, wifi was good enough for work-related video calls, continental breakfast was good. Staff were helpful. Since the rooms are above a bar, we were not surprised by typical noise from downstairs, and it did not affect our ability to rest and sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed to be near Clifton and City centre so this ticked both boxes. The hotel/pub was comfortable with tea/coffee making facilities in the room which was replenished daily .Check in/out was easy and the staff were friendly and efficient. I was able to walk to Clifton village and Bristol city centre..As a female solo traveller I felt safe and would definitely use again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Fintan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
room was clean . Bathroom, bath and basin very clean. Towel rail missing from wall. The basin tap hot and cold indicators are worn off and should be replaced with new ones costing a few pence. Wood chip wallpaper not very attractive but probably hides poor plasterwork. The mat/carpet at the entrance to the bar/dining area is GRIM. This should be replaced as soon as possible as it does not give a good impression of cleanliness. It is a popular pub and restaurant and I had a good overall stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great location for us. It is only a 10 minute walk to the heart of downtown Bristol. We booked the family room. It offered plenty of space for my daughter and me. Around the corner is a GREAT sandwich shop called Sandwich Sandwiches. They close around 3pm so don't miss out on one of their freshly made masterpieces! 10 minutes away are lots of restaurant options for quick grab-and-go options. The hotel staff were awesome! I had a really long day of walking up and down hills and really needed an ice bath. The lady working the desk hooked me up and gave me a big bag of ice....very cool!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Was Ok

Arrived and waited arou d 10-15 minutes for check in member of staff was looking to see where the lady was & unable to locate her. Was advised we were on the top floor....attic room was average size, very warm window opened slighly, view (brick wall) not great. Fan too small for room, tea/coffee etc supplied no option for cows milk or alternative. Shower was nice, water pressure was good. Was located right by the door on top floor so heard the door open everytime & people walking pass. Had food in restaurant was warm not hot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed here as 2 families: 3 adults and 4 children. The family rooms were spacious and equipped with comfortable beds. The breakfast was excellent value and very tasty. The building itself needs a little TLC, but that didn’t lessen our experience. All of the staff we encountered were very helpful and friendly. They helped us with looking after our bags and transport queries. They were even patient with our excited children. The location is nice and quiet. It is in a pub so there’s bound to be some noise at closing time, but that’s to be expected. There are several buses available nearby and it’s only a short walk to the suspension bridge & play park. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Renovation needed

This was the 2nd time we had stayed at Channings, it suited our needs perfectly as family live close by.My criticism is with regard to the general state of the decor in our room,(22). It was tired and in parts rather shabby. I am certain that there is a programme for renovation but I believe there needs to be a sense of urgency with this. Our room was cleaned well and the water fabulously hot, for which I thank you.Reception staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Staff & service

Comfortable but dated

The hotel is ok but needs a lot of TLC. It is functional but certainly don’t book if you are looking for a spacious room with a modern feel. The room we had was small and outdated with a double bed that was comfortable. We did use the restaurant downstairs for dinner, which was reasonably priced and food was good. Breakfast was your normal continental or cooked breakfast and again it was ok. Parking in the area is a nightmare and the hotel does not have any or even one space where you can off load your bags. We ended up parking about a 10 minute walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Pasquale

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely NOT worth for the price I paid. In my room the heating didn't work so I asked for the room to be changed (which thankfully they did) The room furniture was badly chipped as well as the bath tube.an extremely old TV : no way I could connect an amazon firestick. I was the only costumer sitting for breakfast and I had to wait more than 20 minutes to make my order. I kindly asked the receptionist to send me an invoice via email which she never did. Quality of the food served not bad.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff at hotel and bar and restaurant . We loved the food and the stay. The staff could not do enough for you! So lovely and polite and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026