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The Clifton Hotel

2.0 of 5
Saint Paul's Rd., Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LX, England
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Ranked #53 of 93 hotels in Bristol
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    2.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3 of 5 stars
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Utrecht, The Netherlands
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Very pleasant stay in Clifton Hotel. Clean rooms, good bed! Very friendly staff, they always have a smile for you and 24h reception very handy as well. Nice little cafe for coffee, tea and sweets. Restaurant had very good food and ales (try the burgers and pies!) Just a 15 min walk to the city centre but several busstops nearby... More

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Jess M, Manager at The Clifton Hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Dear Guest, Thankyou for taking the time to review us, as a small and independant business feedback is very important to us. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found all staff friendly and welcoming. The pies are one of my favourite too! More

Barnstaple, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

My daughter and I have just returned from a 2 night break in Bristol and stayed at this very friendly, busy hotel. From reception to downstairs in the bar/restaurant nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff - would definitely stay here again and recommend to any one looking for good value accomodation in Bristol. Walking distance of... More

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Jess M, Manager at The Clifton Hotel, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Dear Guest, Thankyou for taking the time to review us. All of the staff will be realy pleased to know you found the service provided excelent. I am glad you enjoyed the convenience of the location and hope we can welcome you back to Bristol in the future. More

Warwick, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

I spent one night. It was awful. The room and blankets were smelly (though the sheets were clean). The coffe mug had not been adequately washed. The showers was not warm. When I complained to reception, they offered to tell the management the following day. When I said, I actually had to have as shower that night, I was asked... More

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Jess M, Manager at The Clifton Hotel, responded to this review
22 April 2013

Dear Guest, I am most disappointed to hear that you did not enjoy your stay with us. I will be looking into why your room, blankets and coffee mug did not meet the high standards of cleanliness that we pride ourselves in maintaining and ensuring that checks put in place to prevent these issues are being carried out thoroughly. There... More

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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

A pleasant not-corporate (touch of boho) hotel with an informal relaxed attitude. But it ticked all my boxes with fruit in the room, good coffee and cakes in the coffee lounge, and a quality burger in a quality bun with a quality real-ale pint in the bar/restaurant below, both used mainly by non-residents. Location not too central in Clifton. Smallish... More

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Jess M, Manager at The Clifton Hotel, responded to this review
22 April 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to review us and I am glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We aim to provide a comfortable and individual stay with exceptional customer service at a great value price. I hope we can welcome you back again in the future. More

Kent
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013 via mobile

Arrived and paid in full, was told breakfast was extra, until i produced my booking confirmation. Then was told I could not get a receipt until check out. Then it was DEMANDED that I give a card to be swiped fit "the hotels security" not a good start. Room was tiny Walls were paper thin and bed was unbelievably uncomfortable.... More

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Jess M, Manager at The Clifton Hotel, responded to this review
22 April 2013

Dear Guest, I am sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay at The Clifton Hotel and would like to apologize for the several small admin problems that led to you having the less than perfect check in. I am glad to hear that the error over the included breakfast was rectified promptly when your booking confirmation was... More

Epsom, Surrey
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

My golfing buddies & I stayed at the Clifton in Sept 2012 & used it as a base for our golf tour. We always look for a value-for-money hotel as we don't tend to spend much time there. We were pleasantly surprised by the Clifton - basic rooms but well-equipped & clean, very good breakfast & an excellent bar. It... More

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Jess M, Manager at The Clifton Hotel, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to review us, as a small and independent business all feedback is mush appreciated. I am glad to hear that you and your friends enjoyed the convenience of our Clifton location, not to mention the bar! We aim to provide clean well equipped rooms at a competitive price and I hope we... More

UK
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
33 hotel reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

A business stay for 2 nights, and this little hotel had all that one could need. Smallish room though with both bath and shower; lovely details of fruit and a cafetiere for coffee. Ever helpful staff and very good breakfasts, meals and room service. I would definitely stay here again.

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Jess M, Manager at The Clifton Hotel, responded to this review
26 March 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to review us, as a small and independant business feedback is extremely important to us. I am glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope we can welcome you back in the future. More

Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

I stayed at The Clifton last Friday (8th March 2013) After reading some of the negative comments from other reviewers I must admit I wasnt expecting much. But as soon as I walked into reception I knew I'd made the right choice. I was greeted by friendly staff and made to feel very welcome. I found my single room on... More

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Jess M, Manager at The Clifton Hotel, responded to this review
26 March 2013

Dear Guest, I am very pleased to hear that The Clifton exceeded expectations, glad you enjoyed the coffee and fruit and also that you found staff friendly and welcoming. Thank you for taking the time to review us all feedback is much appreciated. I will pass on compliments of the Fish Pie to the Chef and I hope we can... More

Glastonbury, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

I had a lovely stay at the Clifton. The staff were really friendly and went out of their way to help me with directions and recommendations. The room was great value for money and perfectly adequate. It was a decent size, clean and had a good bathroom. There was also a brilliant cafe in the hotel where I had some... More

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Jess M, Manager at The Clifton Hotel, responded to this review
12 March 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to review us - as a small and independant business all feedback is much appreciated. I am glad to hear that our staff exceeded expectations and that you enjoyed your stay with us in Bristol. I would definately have to agree with you on the cake too! More

London
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18 reviews 18 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

If you are going to Clifton and don't want to be travelling from downtown Bristol then this place is fine. It is inexpensive and the decor and what not is reflected in the room rate. The room (double) that I had, had a shower curtain on a step in shower tray so the water ran down the inside of the... More

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Jess M, Manager at The Clifton Hotel, responded to this review
26 February 2013

Dear Guest, We aim to offer pleasant and clean rooms in a central location and at a budget price. That said we run a rolling refurbishment program constantly replacing any areas most in need, especially any areas effecting functionality of a room. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the bar and restaurant and found all staff friendly and... More

 
 
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Address: Saint Paul's Rd., Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LX, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Bristol
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #53 of 93 hotels in Bristol
Price range (per night): $69 - $155
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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