Radisson Blu Hotel Bristol

“Right in the centre of it all...”

Review based on the experience of two friends visiting for two nights in a shared room, mid-week, during early October 2024. Very nice, modern and clean hotel in the centre of Bristol. Easy to find, and right on the main bus route for the airport and station, and a great base for exploring the are… more

Review based on the experience of two friends visiting for two nights in a shared room, mid-week, during early October 2024. Very nice, modern and clean hotel in the centre of Bristol. Easy to find, and right on the main bus route for the airport and station, and a great base for exploring the area. Cost of the room was fair enough for the standard, location and overall ambience, the evening meals were very good and, again, fairly priced. Enjoyed the food, although can't speak for breakfast as we never tired that. Drinks were maybe on the expensive side, but that's a more general trend rather than this particular hotel. Negatives? Well, a couple of very minor ones, practical point which other visitors may find important. The room had been booked as a twin, and when checking-in this had been confirmed. We arrived at the room to find it was made up as a double. Not a huge problem and, to their credit, housekeeping had this sorted within a few minutes as we collared them whilst they were on the floor. Whilst the staff were faultless - welcoming, friendly and helpful at all times - we did feel that the hotel was under-staffed during our visit and they were struggling for time running the restaurant in the evenings. My friend was looking forward to using the gym, however, although it was clean and well-equipped she ultimately decided not to use it as she felt uncomfortable about the space, feeling the entrance was tucked around a corner and too isolated from view of a main corridor for a lone female to want to use at quiet times. On balance, however, we were generally pleased with the hotel and would be happy to stay again. I felt a three-star review was probably too harsh so, on the basis that a couple of minor niggles were easy to sort, I think it deserves my four-star rating.

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“Good location”

Handy for airport bus drop off nearby and good location for old town. I would return as overall good experience but never ate or used bar so cannot comment. Big room with workdesk but not really set up for sockets near mirrors for ladies needing hairstyling equipment.. maybe I was unlucky... pillow… more

Handy for airport bus drop off nearby and good location for old town. I would return as overall good experience but never ate or used bar so cannot comment. Big room with workdesk but not really set up for sockets near mirrors for ladies needing hairstyling equipment.. maybe I was unlucky... pillows immensely soft, I prefer firmer but perhaps I never asked.

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“Better lighting needed (brighter)”

I had a comfortable stay at the Radisson, my room was huge and the bed comfortable however, the lighting was poor, there were no instructions to indicate how to use the shower and there was no hairdryer! My room had an adjoining room but I couldn’t tell if it was locked.

“Nice property nice location but staff should atleast be hospitable.”

Let’s start with the positives. The hotel itself is beautiful—clean, modern, and well-maintained. It’s in a prime location, making it easy to explore the city. The breakfast staff were lovely, always smiling and accommodating, making sure everything was perfect. The food was fresh and delicious, se… more

Let’s start with the positives. The hotel itself is beautiful—clean, modern, and well-maintained. It’s in a prime location, making it easy to explore the city. The breakfast staff were lovely, always smiling and accommodating, making sure everything was perfect. The food was fresh and delicious, setting a great tone for the morning. I also want to commend the housekeeping staff for keeping my room spotless every day. They truly understand what good hospitality means. But unfortunately, none of these positives could outweigh the horrible experience I had at check-in. Marina, the receptionist, was shockingly rude. From the moment I walked in, she acted as if I was inconveniencing her by simply being there. No greeting, no smile—just a cold, dismissive attitude that made me feel completely unwelcome. Hospitality starts at the front desk, and her behavior was an absolute disgrace. I almost walked out and cancelled my reservation, and frankly, I wish I had. Paying £230 for this level of disrespect is unacceptable. While the rest of the staff worked hard to make the stay enjoyable, Marina’s unprofessionalism left a bad taste in my mouth. People like her should be kept far away from the front desk. The first person you meet should make you feel welcome, not make you regret choosing the hotel.

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