The Bristol Hotel - San Diego

4.2
1318 reviews

About

Hotel
Experience The Bristol, a premier boutique hotel designed for both leisure and business travelers in the heart of Downtown San Diego, at the doorstep of the Gaslamp Quarter. Revel in charming, stylish rooms and suites, enhanced by inviting services and amenities with no hidden fees.

Location

The Bristol Hotel - San Diego
1055 First Ave, San Diego, CA
92101, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
1,177 reviews
5 stars
625
4 stars
292
3 stars
120
2 stars
51
1 star
89

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Cleanliness

While many guests appreciated the cleanliness of the rooms, several reviews highlighted issues with dirty floors, bugs, and inadequate housekeeping services.

Service Quality

Customer service experiences varied significantly; some guests praised the friendly and helpful staff, while others reported rude interactions and unresponsive management.

Location

The hotel is well-located in downtown San Diego, close to attractions and amenities, but some guests noted concerns about safety due to nearby homelessness.

Valet Parking

Valet parking was frequently mentioned as expensive at $42 per night, with limited availability causing frustration for guests.

Room Quality

Rooms were described as spacious and comfortable, but some guests found issues with outdated decor, poor sound insulation, and lack of basic amenities.
  • JS
    Jose Sanchez
    6 days ago
    5.0
    Johnathan did a amazing job taking care of us and really helped me out last minute when I came to the city
  • JC
    Jose Carlos
    Jan 11, 2026
    4.0
    Average hotel. Even though it was clearly empty, I was assigned a room facing the back of the building and the air con machinery, so I got no views and no sunlight. The room had a strong synthetic smell (glue, rubber or paint) that didn’t go away even when the windows were left open. I would always have a headache when I was inside because of that smell, although I’m a person who rarely has headaches. The sheets have low cotton density and are somewhat worn out. The mattress was too soft for me. The room is spacious and there’s a lot of storage place. Although there are two couches and a side table by the window, there’s no proper chair or desk, so working in the room could be a challenge. On the other hand, the location was very convenient for a visitor without a car, as there are a lot of bus stops nearby. I was also granted an early check in, which was not a surprise considering the hotel was empty (I only saw other 2 or 3 guests during my entire 3 day stay). The amenity products smelled really good. The bed was huge, so was the TV. The bathrobes depicted on the Bristol page on Booking.com were not present in my room!
  • BW
    Bob Woodger
    Jan 10, 2026
    5.0
    Nice, clean hotel new cruiseport
  • CA
    Creuso Teodoro Alves
    Jan 10, 2026
    5.0
    Ótima localização, colaboradores extremamente Cortezes, instalações muito boa
  • SS
    Samaneh Shamyati
    Dec 17, 2025
    5.0
    The hotel is clean and comfortable, and the staff are friendly and helpful. However, housekeeping is not provided daily by default, and you need to request cleaning in advance. Aside from this policy, the overall experience was positive.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Bristol Hotel - San Diego

What are the operating hours of The Bristol Hotel - San Diego?

The Bristol Hotel - San Diego operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with continuous service from 00:00 to 23:59 every day.

Where is The Bristol Hotel - San Diego located?

The Bristol Hotel is located at 1055 First Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, United States.