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Reviews of Artist Residence Bristol

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

#7 of 55 hotels in Bristol

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 237 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    10
    Pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    Really gorgeous hotel in the heart of Bristol, easy walking to great restaurants, bars and cafes. The bar within the hotel is great too.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    10
    Super staff
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very good location - the staff went above and beyond.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar had excellent drinks

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    As our room was half way through being made up the receptionist quickly and kindly made sure we were upgraded. Fantastic service and very profesional.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The area and all of the homeless people that were nearby in the area were a little worrying

    The staff and the restaurant/bar area. The bathroom was beautifully designed.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice, up to date, thinking about all the small details. Young atmosphere, clean and a very attentive staff.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    10
    Great vibes, fun stay, friendly & helpful staff and such an aesthetic place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    So aesthetic. Loved the decor and the bathroom products!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    10
    Beautiful hotel - worth the trip!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Really quite obsessed with this hotel. Really gorgeous, amazing food and service. Will be visiting the others in the chain!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Chilled and friendly

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    8.0
    A quirky, eclectic experience that is so much better than the chain offerings, but at a price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The standard double rooms are a little small for the price point (£214 for a one night midweek stay) and generally the food prices are also on the high side. (Scrambled eggs on Sourdough £9 !!) However breakfast is freshly prepared and served to the table which comes at a cost when compared to the typical, uninspiring standard chain hotel buffet.

    A quirky, eclectic hotel in an edgy part of town that is clearly ‘on the up’. The rooms are well appointed, with lots of thoughtful extras. The staff throughout the property are professional and friendly. A special mention to Hana on reception, effortlessly charming and a superb ambassador for this small chain.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Side lights weren’t working

    Beautiful

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    10
    It was exactly what I needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nobody to help me take my bags up to the room. A bit too quiet in the restaurant - possibly because it was midweek. Complicated (albeit pretty) curtain arrangement in the bedroom and bathroom.

    Evening meal was fresh, delicious, generous and served by friendly, wholesome staff who could not have made me feel more welcome, particularly appreciated as I was travelling alone. Top drawer mini bar!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2024

    10
    Highly recommend this hotel, love the decor, rooms feel like an oasis shut away in your own
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar and staff are amazing, fantastic decor, great vibes and really friendly staff. Breakfast was delicious

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2024

    10
    Gorgeous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    n/a

    Beautiful space, very comfy and stylish. The staff was super nice and the bar / restaurant downstairs is cool! Located close to central Bristol

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The customer service at this hotel was outstanding!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    9.0
    Lovely individual hotel close to the city centre
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    All good.

    very cool - loved the selection of snacks, drinks and handwash and lotions.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    9.0
    It was comfortable, welcoming, and eclectic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The TV had no streaming platforms or basically anything watchable. Also, there was horribly loud construction work next door in the morning.

    I loved how friendly and helpful the staff was. They stored our luggage for us before check in and after check out while we walked around Bristol. Also, the king beds are enormous and really comfortable, and the baths are spacious as well.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel just a shame we didn't get our breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We ordered breakfast and waited so long, noticing customers that ordered after us getting their food, I went to ask a waiter where our order was, he said he'd check but didn't come back to us. I asked the waitress that had taken our order, she went to check with the kitchen & said out check had not gone through to the kitchen. Fine mistakes happen but we then waited another 10 minutes, still no breakfast after 40 minutes watching everyone around us eating lovely food. We had to leave without eating which was very annoying, the staff were really bad at keeping us informed and not very helpful unless your order ran smoothly. Such a shame as we loved the hotel.

    We had a great stay, really enjoyed this quirky hotel, good location. Very close to the shopping centre Cabot Circus & a 15-20 mins walk to the waterfront. Uber's were really easy to get there.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    9.0
    A lovely stay in a unique and relaxed hotel which felt more like a home.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I had a couple of small housekeeping issues, there was a lovely overhead shower but I had to turn it off halfway through my shower as it would have overflowed as the drain wasn't running very well and the tv remote wasn't working. However, both issues were resolved well.

    I like the individuality of the hotel, so much nicer than a chain. The decor and style of the rooms are very unique and it felt very homely.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    10
    A beautiful boutique hotel, every corner is perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning interiors, a feast for the eyes.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    10
    Fabulous and relaxing stay.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The aesthetics of the decor and the spacious feeling of the space. Everybody that works there is lovely.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    9.0
    Smart and funky town centre vibe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    Excellent Breakfast, and really excellent coffee…!!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Very friendly staff and the room is exceptional! A tiny bit noisy in the night from the bar below.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were located in a room above the bar which was busy on a Friday evening but a bit noisy when we were in bed (luckily we aren’t early risers).

    The room was exceptional and has been finished to a lovely standard. The old feeling of brick and beams on display feels very cozy. The staff were lovely and very accommodating. The bed was extremely soft and comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

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

    lovely room, good bar and restaurant. Friendly staff and very relaxing all-round. Parking outside

    Stayed in June 2024

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