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Hotels in Bristol
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Number Thirty Eight Clifton
Bristol, Bristol
Enjoying an ideal location opposite Clifton Down, this twin-bayed Georgian merchant's house B&B sits atop one of Bristol's highest hills, with panoramic views.
Old Church Farm
Bristol, Gloucestershire
A Saxon royal hunting lodge in the Gloucestershire countryside, rebuilt over centuries, is run today as a private hotel by 'lovely hosts' Christopher Trim and Kathryn Warner.
Hort's Townhouse
Bristol, Somerset
Across from the Guildhall, this former sports bar, now a gastropub with rooms, has been given an extensive makeover in Art Deco style, inspired by its glamorous 1920s incarnation as a cocktail bar.
Brooks Guesthouse
Bristol
Unlikely as it sounds, a 1950s office block in central Bristol is today a cool B&B with neat bedrooms, shiny rooftop caravans, a relaxed vibe and a courtyard garden.
Artist Residence Bristol
Bristol
Once a boot factory, this fifth venture for Justin and Charlotte Salisbury on the corner of a Georgian garden square is promoted to the main Guide now it's found its feet.
Arty city full of green spaces Bristol beckons for a relaxing hotel stay where you can wander around top museums, take in some art or music, and see historic houses and modern-day exhibitions. Walk across Clifton Suspension Bridge, which has almost become the symbol of Bristol, 250ft above the Avon Gorge and built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Bristol Cathedral has a magnificent interior and the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery is well worth perusing with amazing artefacts from stuffed animals to hanging bi-planes. The M Shed, a modern museum documenting Bristol's past, is a must-do for visitors and there are striking contemporary art displays in the Arnolfini, in Bristol's buzzing Harbourside area. The Good Hotel Guide's hotels in Bristol include a contemporary converted hostel right by St Nicholas Market to a five-storey Merchant's House with copper baths. If you book for a hotel stay at the beginning of August you might witness the spectacular hot air balloon festival, Europe's biggest event. Mass ascents see up to 100 balloons in the sky and after dark amazing night-glow events take place. Get a great view of the city at any time of year by climbing Brandon Hill - and if you're energetic Cabot Tower too - and picnicking among the wildlife.
