Clifton Hotel

The Clifton Hotel in Bristol, with 59 guestrooms over five floors, is set in a terrace of handsome 19th century neo-classical houses in the centre of a lively city. Guestrooms are decorated with rich fabrics, bold wallpapers and antique-style furniture. A welcome gift of hand- baked biscuits and seasonal fruit greets new arrivals, and all guestrooms are equipped with satellite television, dial-up Internet connections, direct dial telephones, tea/coffee makers and clock radios. Additionally, there are hair dryers, complimentary toiletries, sewing kits and trouser presses.

Staff at the 24-hour desk if the Clifton are happy to help with advice on sightseeing in Bristol, and those arriving by car will appreciate the small number of off-street parking places available for a fee.

At the Clifton Hotel, Bristol, free newspapers are available in the lobby and the hotel has a patio for sunny days. For a reduced fee, guests of the hotel can make use the gym and Olympic-sized heated swimming pool at Clifton College; personal trainers are available on request. Racks Restaurant & Wine Bar is set in the cellars of the building and serves brasserie-style food in a setting of warm reds and exposed brick; locals linger over wine on the deep leather sofas. The SS Great Britain, a restored steamship built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, is 600 metres from the hotel and the Zoo is 800 metres away. Bristol Airport is nine miles from the hotel, a 20 minute drive away.