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The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns

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A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large arched windows with a view of greenery, and decorative wall patterns. - The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns (Bristol)
A bar area with a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with drinks, and shelves of bottles. - The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns (Bristol)
A signboard for CHANNINGS, indicating it offers delicious food, cask ales, craft beers, hotel accommodation, and is a great local spot. - The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns (Bristol)
A historic building with a sign for 'Channings' and 'Cooks Inn'. - The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns (Bristol)
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At The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns, you can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

Single Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted painting.

Mini Double

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

Family Room

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Clifton, a neighborhood in Bristol, The Channings Hotel by Greene King Inns is near a train station. Cabot Tower and Clifton Suspension Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bristol and Clifton Golf Club and Knowle Golf Club. Ready for a night out? Consider O2 Academy and Bristol Beacon. Visit our Bristol travel guide
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20 Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol, England, BS8 3BB

What's nearby

  • A suspension bridge with stone towers, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers.
    Clifton Down
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A grand building with ornate sculptures and columns, featuring a prominent inscription commemorating Sir William Henry Wills.
    Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A city street with a historic cathedral in the background.
    University of Bristol
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A suspension bridge with two towers, a river below, and a cityscape in the background.
    Clifton Suspension Bridge
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A street with various shops, including a cinema and a pub.
    Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Caffè Nero
    8 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    8 min walk
  • Odd Shop
    8 min walk
  • STARLINGS
    2 min walk
  • Channings Hotel
    1 min walk

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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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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, Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery, and University of Bristol. Cabot Tower and Clifton Observatory 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

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 239 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hard working staff, nice atmosphere and pub garden
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great as usual, all staff were fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Well located hotel. Bit tired, carpets and decor. In need of a refurb. Otherwise nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were lovely, and the breakfast was excellent for the price. The girl at the bar went the extra mile to prepare a delicious gluten-free breakfast for me, which I really appreciated. The family room was clean and very spacious. Overall, it was exactly what it promised and very good value for money. The location was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, good location, fun bar , nice room's. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

6/10 Okay

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
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10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent

Great pub with great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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

4/10 Poor

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First, the staff - all of them - at The Channings, were superior. Friendly, helpful, accommodating, and willing to go out of their way to help. You won't find better, imo. Next, The Channings is a lovely building, inside and out. Built in 1865 as a lavish home, it retains much of its original architectural beauty - plaster moldings, lovely staircase, beautiful floors, stained glass windows, and gorgeous woodwork. The beer garden is spacious and there's plenty of seating, though it's all picnic tables, which can be difficult for some people. The food was delicious and well-presented. I didn't have a single complaint about any of the meals there, and I had at least one breakfast, lunch, or dinner every day of my five day stay. After the beauty of the rest of the place, the rooms were a let down. Yes, they were clean. Housekeeping did the best they could. But my room, at the very top of the 47-stair ascent (no lift), was actually depressing, It started with a sloppy paint job on the walls and trim, in colors that looked dingy. A ceiling fixture's repair showed expandable foam bulging all around it. Tatty curtains. No chest of drawers, or even a table to lay out my suitcase. Two tiny 2-shelf night stands were it & a narrow closet with too few hangers. Worst, the bed was hard as a plank. No kidding. Pillows too. No peaceful sleep for me. Shower was DANGEROUSLY slippery, no grab bar and no non-slip glazing on the floor to help. So, great place to eat, but not to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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4/10 Poor

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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