Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre by IHG

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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South End, Temple Gate House, Bristol, England, BS1 6PL
  • Place, Cabot Circus Shopping Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Bristol
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Bristol

Centrally located in Bristol, Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre by IHG is within a 15-minute walk of Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and Bristol Hippodrome Theatre. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from O2 Academy and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Ashton Gate Stadium.

What's nearby

  • St Nicholas Market - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bristol Hippodrome Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • O2 Academy - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Bristol - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Bristol Temple Meads Station - 3 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Knights Templar (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Don Giovanni's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kings Head - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hart's Bakery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Cabot Circus Shopping Centre
Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre by IHG offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Bristol hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 96 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre by IHG. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 13 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 13 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel by Bristol Temple Meads. Convenient and clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

good for short stay

Very close to Temple Meads Station. Good bus connections. The hotel is fine for a short stay but no more. The room was clean though i found the bed not to my liking. Breakfast good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mhairi

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

Handy one night stopover!

Convenient location next to station with 24hr check-in. Comfy bed and secure room with Aircon. Breakfast ideal for a grab and go before the train!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANITA

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff so friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Caitlyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Travelled with family

Helpful staff

Felt welcomed and comfortable. Tv didn’t work but a team member checked the power and then the remote and eventually replaced the Tv. Very quick and efficient. As I walk with a stick a staff member helped load my breakfast plate and on the second day remembered what I chose the previous day and asked if I wanted the same. Very helpful indeed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Delyth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean and near station

Very clean room, paid parking nearby, fair bit of traffic noise on 1st floor. Breakfast was ok but apple juice was questionable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay and would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Handy to transport

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very poor experience

The 5am fire alarm was less than ideal, and of course this was totally out of the control of the hotel. What was totally unacceptable though was the total lack of hot water! No hot water for a shower was awful and inexcusable. The bar/ lounge area was very shabby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Bei

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very outdated building, except super close to the train station, which is very noise too. Not recommended for family with young kids.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Manjot

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharan

Liked: Staff & service
Bed is too small
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Derrett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor

Rooms are not clean, air con broken Overall very run down. Makes you feel like you're staying in a hostel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Handy to train station.

Not very welcoming. Needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing! They were very welcoming and helpful. My sister and I got stuck without transportation back to the hotel and the staff made sure a taxi came to pick us up. We were greeted each time we entered the reception area and always had cheerful help if we needed it. Thank you for a pleasant and comfortable stay. You are doing a great job! Loved the hot breakfast each morning and the pizza and drinks in the evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel i had room 105. The guests in 107 had no respect for other residents. They were loud, swearing and playing music until 9.30pm. They then went out returning at 4.30am. Shouting swearing playing loud music until 7am when i assume they fell asleep. I was exhausted. I did mention to reception when i checked out at 9am. They said they would speak to the guests!!! Which was a little too late!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

One night stay

Over all the room was adequate and was clean. The shower drain did not flow very fast which meant that you were standing in dirty water very quickly. The cooked breakfast was also of poor quality. It had been cooked many hours in advance and was not fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very convenient for Temple Meads rail station

Lovely staff, Amber was so kind and lent me her power pack as I had forgotten my charger for phone
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

Friendly stay

Love staying at this hotel but unfortunately we paid for a twin room but got a double - my friend was on a camp bed! We did have a voucher for 1 drink but still found it unacceptable considering we booked months ago. Staff were friendly and clearly enjoyed their work. Overall was a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've been coming to this budget hotel for years. It's really convenient for airport shuttle bus and Temple Meads station.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025