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The Washington

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, a short walk to University of Bristol

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Indulge in a diverse breakfast spread featuring fresh breads, pastries, cheeses, and meats, along with a selection of juices and milk.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast spread with a variety of bread, pastries, cheese, meats, and condiments.
Relax in a cozy retreat with a comfortable bed, wall-mounted lighting, and a beautiful city view.
Bathroom features a pedestal sink, bathtub, and glass shower enclosure.
Welcome to Clifton Hotels, where a classic entrance sets the tone for a memorable stay.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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

View all photos for Single Non-ensuite Room

Restful retreat with a neatly made bed and wall-mounted lighting.

Single Non-ensuite Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Restful retreat with a comfortable bed and patterned pillows, set against a textured backdrop.

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Two single beds with white linens and blue patterned pillows, a framed photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge, and wall-mounted lamps.

Family Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Restful retreat with a neatly made bed and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Two single beds with matching headboards and nightstands, a large window with a view, and a framed artwork adorn this inviting space.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for King or Twin Room

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, bedside table, and wall-mounted artwork.

King or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Bristol

The Washington puts you in the heart of Bristol, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like University of Bristol and Bristol Hippodrome Theatre. Highlights at this guest house include free cooked-to-order breakfast. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Clifton guest house, attractions include Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and The Mall at Cribbs Causeway.
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What's nearby

  • University of Bristol - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bristol Hippodrome Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • SS Great Britain - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Clifton Suspension Bridge - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Pam Pam - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cosmo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beacon House, Bristol - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Brass Pig - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Balloon Café & Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Washington

Guesthouse with free breakfast, a short walk to 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 guest house 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 a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Secured 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 guest room 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Washington?

The Washington offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Washington?

Yep, The Washington has a secured self car park for GBP 12 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Washington?

The closest beach to The Washington is Ladye Bay (16.8 km).

Does The Washington serve breakfast?

You bet, our travelers quite like the free cooked-to-order breakfast here! Offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Washington?

No, The Washington does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Washington?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Washington?

Furry friends are welcome at The Washington, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Washington Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1003 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do like having an en-suite bathroom. A working TV this time. Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked for my son, he says it’s great & enjoys staying there

8/10 Good

kenny

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as always

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have never had a problem staying here before. TV not working last night, staff did try to get it working but it was not possible. Was given a small refund to compensate. Staff as always helpful & friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Go to place for my son to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was very disappointing, one piece of bacon, one undercooked sausage , badly cooked poached egg Would not recommend for the breakfast but the room was clean, king bed was two single beds pushed together, very disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Solo concert trip

Stayed her many times now on trips to Bristol and reason why was highlighted again ,friendly staff ,clean warm room, safe area, good bathroom, nice towels ,very good breakfast, everything you want in a hotel stay at a reasonable price..highly satisfied and would happily recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice hotel, needs a little updating

Very friendly and helpful staff, easy check in and nice breakfast. Managed to get a space in the hotel car park and paid extra to leave there for the following day at reasonable rates. Very handy location for Bristol Uni and the city centre. The room could have done with a little updating, the bathroom was very dated and the radiator control had broken off so couldn't be turned down. The power sockets next to the kettle were too low down to allow the kettle to be plugged in because of the moulded plug so had to use a socket by the bed, and the TV remote didn't work. All minor things really but a little frustrating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I travel to Bristol for work at the uni quite often, and so I’ve tried a few different hotels around Clifton. The Washington is my favourite to stay in — always low noise, always friendly staff, always comfy and clean beds. The building is a little worn down, inside and out, but if you’re looking for a consistently good, lower cost hotel to stay for a few days, this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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