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The Washington

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near University of Bristol

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Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

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St Pauls Road, Clifton, Bristol, England, BS8 1 LX
  • University of Bristol
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Cabot Circus Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Non-ensuite Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 95 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 91 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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King or Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

King or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Bristol

Heart of Bristol.Within a 10-minute walk of this Clifton guesthouse, you'll find University of Bristol and Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery. Clifton Cathedral and Cabot Tower are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Bristol - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bristol Hippodrome Theatre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • SS Great Britain - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Clifton Suspension Bridge - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Clifton Down Station - 10 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪M&M Kebabs - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The W G Grace - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cosmo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Channings Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Washington

3-star guest house near University of Bristol
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Washington also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Bristol guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Washington offers 46 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (GBP 12 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 15
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The Clifton Hotel, St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LX]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Secured self parking fee: GBP 12 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Barclaycard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Washington Bristol
Washington Hotel Bristol
Washington House Bristol
Washington Guesthouse Bristol
Washington Guesthouse
The Washington Bristol
The Washington Guesthouse
The Washington Guesthouse Bristol

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Washington to the airport?

The Washington is 8.2 mi (23-min drive) away from the Bristol International Airport (BRS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Washington have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Washington.

How close is The Washington to the beach?

This guesthouse is 13.3 mi (31-min drive) from Clevedon Beach and 14.2 mi (34-min drive) from Ladye Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Washington offer free breakfast?

The Washington offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Washington?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Washington?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in costs GBP 15 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Washington?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse. Self parking is available for GBP 12 per night.

Does The Washington have a pool?

The Washington does not have a pool.

Does The Washington have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Washington to downtown Bristol?

The Washington is 0.7 mi away from Bristol.

The Washington Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 205 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1000 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Lovely little bargain spot, in such a great location too. Stayed for a week and the reception staff were always friendly and helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vidya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks to katia for all the help and meg for keeping our room clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Giles

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Tired decor cramped accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent as always
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A basic guest house, nice enough staff but some attention to decor needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well situated close to colleges and pub's
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

yufei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast variety! (Has gluten-free & vegan options etc. even a takeaway breakfast sandwich!) And just generally lovely service! ❤️
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staycst the Washington. I loved the older feel of this hotel and the staff were so friendly and helpful. I think the place is just needing some redecoration where paint is ageing and chipping. Loved the fresh ground coffee option in the room, just maybe needed a little more of that in the jar. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

D

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic breakfast

The location was great for exploring Bristol. We were very lucky to be able to park at the hotel. The breakfast and service was excellent. However the hotel was very tired and not as clean as it should have been. When we went to our room the dirty towels and bedding were outside our door so we had to step over them. They were eventually removed once we contacted reception. It was good value but could have been cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay as always
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a good stay here
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do enjoy staying here, always good experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Oliwia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel got a good price and it’s in a good location. Room was clean and comfortable but the b
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As in the past a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Staff & service

Average hotel but good location

When we arrived the stair case was in desperate need of hoovering. Double sockets on wall on bedroom were too low to get plugs in and were loose. The bath taps were reverse; cold tap hot and hot tap cold.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

May 25

Great location, excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Washington is great value. Katia on check in was lovely. Shared bathroom was clean with a good shower. Street parking just outside for free but it was a Sunday. A good breakfast. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Clare

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all professional and helpful. The bathroom was tired, mouldy and not as shown in the photos - the shower was very weak and old. The breakfast was poor - quality of food very low and limited selection of buffet items. On arrival you are immediately asked for your card details and expected to sign your agreement that you will pay £50(!) If you lose a key ...no fault of the receptionist (she is just following process) but not the way to welcome guests. Parking is an additional fee of £12 per night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay as always
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Wouldn’t recommend unfortunately

Friendly staff, but bed was very uncomfortable, the room was noticeably dusty, the bathroom is really in need of some care and cleaning of the mould around the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

SING

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Applaud and Improve

Things to applaud -Reception staffs are friendly, resourceful to answer guest's questions and requests; -Breakfast staffs are patiently waiting for your order, and tried their best to fulfill each guest's need; -Housing keeping staffs are helpful to refill guestroom suppliers and change bedding upon request; -Great english breakfast, nice location in the city to access everything; -Land line phone is available in the room to make outgoing local call, I find it handy and useful if you don't want to pay for roaming charges while traveling; Things to improve -Hotel is quite old that you can smell the scent of wood/carpet especially during the humid day; -Window is single panel only and will have condensation, also noted that there is no window screen if you want to open the window; -Hotel room is not sound proof, you can hear noise from upstairs, neighbors, and from the street; -Water pressure is not balanced during shower in the bathroom, you will feel hot and cold; -Radiators in the room and bathroom are not effective, also they were scheduled to be on at night only for few hours; -Breakfast could have more varieties for different days especially if you plan to stay longer, but I can understand the challenges with just a few staffs in the kitchen;
Stayed 24 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 star

Great value, fantastic breakfast , and Racks bar up the road - winner
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025