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Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel vs Number Thirty Eight
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel ranks slightly better than Number Thirty Eight. Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 80 with recommendations from 4 reviews like Oyster, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel
Time Out
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Broad St., Bristol BS1 2EL
From $69 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Time Out
"This four-star hotel dates back to 1869, so there's plenty of history to complement the classy en suite rooms, the LCD TVs (with Freeview), the bar, the restaurant and the leisure facilities."
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The Telegraph
7.0
"One of Bristol’s oldest hotels, Grade II-listed, and offering a combination of 19th-century grandeur with modern, fuss-free styling."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Very well positioned for the main shopping streets, nightlife and theatre in Bristol, this hotel's side-street location is its biggest selling point."
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Number Thirty Eight
Michelin Guide
Mr & Mrs Smith
The Guardian
Independent
Independent
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38 Upper Belgrave Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2XN
From $146 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Minibar
- Breakfast included
Michelin Guide
"This substantial townhouse overlooks both the city and the Clifton Downs. Boutique bedrooms have coloured wood-panelled walls, Roberts radios and smart bathrooms with underfloor heating."
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Picturesquely set on the edge of the Clifton Downs park in Bristol, Number Thirty Eight hotel's stately Georgian exterior belies its sultry, stylish interiors and cool, contemporary art."
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The Guardian
"Leafy, affluent Clifton has long been Bristol’s hippest suburb, and No 38 – a 12-room boutique hotel in a Georgian townhouse – makes a great base for exploring the area, including the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge"
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Independent
"Check into room 11 or 12 for views over the Downs, along with deep bronze and chrome baths. Art lovers will enjoy exhibited work by Stokes Croft artists and the David Hockney in the downstairs loo."
Independent
"Property is now twice its original size. Rooms 11 and 12 boast have aspect views of Bristol’s expanse of green, the Downs, and feature interiors inspired by Brunel, plus deep bronze and chrome baths."
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