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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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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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
Premium bedding
  • 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 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 (Fab)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Fab Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom | Rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Accessible Primo King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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 - queen
  • 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 - queen
  • 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

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Primo)

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

Cool King Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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

Cool King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Fab King Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Primo King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • San Diego Civic Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 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
  • 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

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Westin Lobby - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬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 Petco Park, 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
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a computer station
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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. B Street Cruise Ship Terminal and Seaport Village are also within 15 minutes. Civic Center Station and Civic Center Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Bristol Hotel San Diego Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 835 out of 1444 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1444 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1444 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1444 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1444 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean, Very Nice staff, convenient location !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean room. Staff was very friendly as well. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JODI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed so comfy and staff very friendly room very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sunea

Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan-Kristof

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room with all things you need. Incredibly welcoming staff, especially at Front Desk and Valet Service! 100 % recommendation for all kinds of stays in San Diego!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms friendly staff. Prompt responses when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

lihui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is good and big
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rikka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff from check in, clean rooms, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great downtown location. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adeline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the beds were very comfortable & Robert was very sweet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and nice. We love it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Lucas

Pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chitrarasu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amenities, room
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room | Shops nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Robert at the front desk was extremely helpful and witty. Very good location for night before our cruise. Would definitely stay at Rhe Bristol Hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavino

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, quiet. The mattress was actually very very comfortable, I slept like a baby in that bed haha. Great price, great friendly staff 👍 recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

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

8/10 Good

gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place , did not see much. Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Amenities
Nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms, heating, wifi, everything you need got checked in earlier which was great 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early and was pleasantly surprised that the front desk allowed us to check in early. Rooms had great AC as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kimo

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