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The Bristol Hotel San Diego

3.5 star property
Hotel with a fitness center, near Port of San Diego

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Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Room, 2 Double Beds (Fab) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge
The Bristol Hotel San Diego offers a convenient downtown retreat near Petco Park. Travelers can connect with in-room WiFi, maintain their workout routine at the on-site gym, and grab quick bites at the deli before exploring nearby attractions like the USS Midway Museum.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Cool)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Fab)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • 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
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Primo)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1055 1st Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Petco Park - 15 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

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Westin Lobby - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cava - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Boutique hotel near San Diego Convention Center
Located close to Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum, The Bristol Hotel San Diego provides a grocery/convenience store, a gym, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a snack bar/deli.
Additional perks include:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and a water dispenser
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, 1 meeting room, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 114 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 55-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
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 The Bristol Hotel San Diego pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Bristol Hotel San Diego?

Valet parking is available for USD 42 per day.

What time is check-in at The Bristol Hotel San Diego?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Bristol Hotel San Diego?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Bristol Hotel San Diego located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this boutique hotel is within a 15-minute walk of San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego Convention Center, and Port of San Diego. USS Midway Museum and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are also within 15 minutes. Civic Center Station and Civic Center Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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The Bristol Hotel San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 801 out of 1393 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1393 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1393 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1393 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1393 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sepesi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a short stay but very close and convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
las habitaciones muy bien
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great always my go to place staff is amazing and prices are great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

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

8/10 Good

Kimo

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

10/10 Excellent

Corey Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect San Diego get away
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Ady

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

10/10 Excellent

Ezra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

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

10/10 Excellent

Juan Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy bien, lo unico que si tienen que poner atencion en los indigentes que andan cerca, hay que tener cuidado
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a quick solo weekend trip in San Diego & this hotel was a great choice. I had no issues & the staff was very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kengo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
清潔で過ごしやすいホテルでした。レストラン等へのアクセスもよく、スタッフも親切で、非常に満足しています。
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hitoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
アムトラックの駅に近い。スタッフが丁寧。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room! Staff is super friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, staff was very friendly and attentive. Valet workers were kind and speedy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front Desk he was awesome so friendly and helpful. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff all around.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ermikaela

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

8/10 Good

Marin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel room was moden and clean, just the shower was totally outdated and needs renovation. The gym was very good and hotel staff is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Li Min

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

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