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Reviews of Artist Residence Bristol

28 Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8SA, United Kingdom

#5 of 52 hotels in Bristol

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 186 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    If it were less expensive I'd visit every time, as fun.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Over priced. Food average, perhaps a little less than.

    Lovely staff. Cool atmosphere.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    that on the site it says you can pay £12 for breakfast upon arrival, however you need t

    very beautifully decorated

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    10
    Excellent hotel with no bad points for me. Love it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    This is my favourite hotel in Bristol, and I have stayed at many in the past 12 months. Comfortable, cool, cosy, classy and generally (c)quality!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    10
    The best service, room and food experience in Bristol
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staff, location, room and restaurant all amazing...would highly recommend to anyone visiting Bristol.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    10
    Really really impressed, can’t wait to come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing :)

    Hotel is beautiful. We stayed two nights for a friends wedding. The wedding reception in the basement was fantastic and looked amazing. The food was lovely and the rooms and comfortable and quiet.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    8.0
    Friendly and helpful staff, fantastic facilities all for a reasonable price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heating in the room didn’t work, so it was quite cold. The TV in the room poor reception.

    Booked late in the afternoon after graduation, when we arrived the room was not ready just yet as we had booked very late. The staff were incredibly lovely and offered both myself and my partner a complimentary drink while we waited for our room. The staff were attentive and very friendly. We came down for dinner in the evening and had a really nice meal!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable and friendly - a home from home.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I would have liked to be able to have been able to have fruit for breakfast and with more flexibility - for example ordering only one croissant rather than 2.

    This is a wonderfully comfortable and stylish hotel with an incredibly nice feel about it. I really wanted to come back to it after a long day working. The staff are friendly and helpful. Definitely to be recommended.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    10
    Will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly cold in the room but we booked last minute and room was turned around really quickly.

    Rooms were really well appointed with safes, mini bar, hairdryer, slippers robes, adapters, bath and great brambles toiletries. Bar- restaurants also great. Child friendly but also great for a couples and friends. Great value for money. Staff were relaxed and welcoming.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    8.0
    Lovely hotel with amazing staff, but not price: room ratio not justified, in our opinion.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our major complaint was the price. Even our truly tiny "budget" room, barely larger than the bed itself, cost over 200GBP/night for two nights, not including breakfast. It's Bristol, not Hong Kong or NYC. To be clear, we weren't misled - they do provide square footage - we just didn't quite register, and having stayed, don't consider the cost justified.

    Hotel was in a great location and interiors had been thoughtfully designed. Staff were very helpful, responsive and friendly. A la carte breakfast (not included) was very good. Provision of earplugs and chargers/adaptors in room was a nice touch.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Been to a smaller room the first day and moved to this one on the second. Both lovely, cute and cosy. Comfortable bed. You get lots of sunlight during daytime.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    8.0
    Amazing place - will come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the hotel rooms, space and facilities and the restaurant areas and vibe for coworking amazing

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    10
    Comfortable stay with pleasant staff!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice room, with everything you would need for a night stay!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent kitchen!!! ;-) And very courteous staff!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    9.0
    Great short stay in fabulous room
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The loud guests on the stairs at night but that is to be expected I suppose. As I had work the following morning it was annoying.

    The room was extremely lovely with great touches ( fresh milk, lovely products, radio, great tv, amazing shower, great coffee machine) and the Snog Bar was a treat in the morning for breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    8.0
    I would love to come back, and have the fabulous breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price is a little high than usual.

    The people were friendly, the rooms were cozy, clean and beautifully designed and decorated.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    10
    perfect for a couple with a dog
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    room size and decor

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2023

    8.0
    Lovely Hotel but picked the wrong night to eat
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment - Split Level
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed 2 nights to celebrate my daughter’s 30th birthday and had booked dinner the first night. Unfortunately due to there being only one chef working we were told there would be a delay in taking our order and they could not tell us how long the food would take to arrive! In the end we ordered an Uber and went to the Ivy and had a great night but I expected better from this Hotel.

    Rooms were beautiful, staff were friendly and helpful, breakfast tasty

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the service was on point

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    From the moment i arrived to the moment i left i couldnt have been made to feel more welcomed. The most beautiful room, amazing hosts and great food.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2022

    9.0
    very pleasant, cosy & discreet
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it’s quirky elegance and informality in a elegant Georgian house and there attention to detail in the rooms design. Nice!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2022

    8.0
    perfect for a short stay in Bristol
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    light not working in shower

    friendly, central reasonable price

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2022

    8.0
    very comfortable stay in a pretty funky hotel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    difficulty viewing movies- directory indicated films which were then not able to be loaded. no ironing facilities in room.

    well decorated and spacious rooms. Helpful and friendly staff.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2022

    10
    A little gem tucked away from a busy city which was tasteful and welcoming.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The whole vibe and decor was so cool.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2022

    10
    fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    relaxed atmosphere amazing staff nothing was too much trouble loved it

    Stayed in October 2022

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