Pros
- Waterfront setting in Bristol city center
- Chic, modern rooms with wide-screen TVs
- Bathrooms with separate showers and bathtub TVs
- Relaxing bar-restaurant with river-view tables
- Higher-priced rooms have Nespresso machines
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
Cons
- Rooms can feel small
- Some rooms look tired
- Lower-priced rooms can be noisy
- No spa or fitness facilities
Bottom Line
The Mercure Bristol Brigstow Hotel is a 116-room, upper-middle-range property located on the Welsh Back waterfront in the center of Bristol, within easy walking distance of attractions. While most rooms are far from spacious, decor is chic and modern -- if a little worn in places -- with impressive amenities that include bathtub TVs. The only public space beyond the lobby is a small bar-restaurant, which offers a relaxed vibe and pleasant river views. This is one of the top choices in the price range for the location, though the Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre is also worth considering.
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Amenities
- Internet
Scene
Riverside chain hotel with simple, modern interiors
The Mercure Bristol Brigstow was built in 2001, and its white facade has begun to show signs of weather-wear. Typical of the Mercure chain, the look and feel is smart and simple with straightforward modern styling in its sparse and small reception area. There's not much in the way of public space, save for the lobby and a modest-size bar-restaurant. A pair of elevators ferry guests to one of 116 rooms spread across six floors, though there have been reports of outages. The hotel generally draws business travelers during the week, and tourists on weekends.
Location
Overlookingks the Welsh Back waterfront in the center of Bristol
The hotel is in the center of Bristol, overlooking the river and tree-lined, cobbled Welsh Back waterfront. It's within easy walking distance of numerous restaurants and some of the city's trendier bars, while the popular Castle Park is about a five-minute walk from the property. Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station is a 10- to 15-minute walk, and the Welsh Back Landing ferry terminal is right on the hotel's doorstep.
Rooms
Chic modern rooms with quirky layout and bathtub TVs
The hotel has 116 rooms, all of which have smart, modern styling with natural wood floor, contemporary furnishings, and light neutral tones -- though some rooms show signs of wear. The layout is unusual, with the beds angled into rooms, which while it looks chic makes the spaces seem smaller. Amenities include wide-screen TVs, mini-fridges, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Privilege Rooms come with Nespresso machines, soft drinks, and bathrobes. Bathrooms have heated towel racks, separate step-in showers, and tubs with integrated TVs. While some rooms have fine views of the river, views in lower-priced rooms are often obscured by trees, and can be noisy.
Features
Pleasant bar-restaurant with views over the water
The hotel's Ellipse bar and restaurant is laid-back and intimate, offering lunch and dinner menus that highlight regional cooking, with some tables offering views over the water. While there's no on-site parking, an car park is around the corner, and guests receive a discount -- though it's still pricey. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
Related Hotels
Scene
Riverside chain hotel with simple, modern interiors
The Mercure Bristol Brigstow was built in 2001, and its white facade has begun to show signs of weather-wear. Typical of the Mercure chain, the look and feel is smart and simple with straightforward modern styling in its sparse and small reception area. There's not much in the way of public space, save for the lobby and a modest-size bar-restaurant. A pair of elevators ferry guests to one of 116 rooms spread across six floors, though there have been reports of outages. The hotel generally draws business travelers during the week, and tourists on weekends.
Location
Overlookingks the Welsh Back waterfront in the center of Bristol
The hotel is in the center of Bristol, overlooking the river and tree-lined, cobbled Welsh Back waterfront. It's within easy walking distance of numerous restaurants and some of the city's trendier bars, while the popular Castle Park is about a five-minute walk from the property. Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station is a 10- to 15-minute walk, and the Welsh Back Landing ferry terminal is right on the hotel's doorstep.
Rooms
Chic modern rooms with quirky layout and bathtub TVs
The hotel has 116 rooms, all of which have smart, modern styling with natural wood floor, contemporary furnishings, and light neutral tones -- though some rooms show signs of wear. The layout is unusual, with the beds angled into rooms, which while it looks chic makes the spaces seem smaller. Amenities include wide-screen TVs, mini-fridges, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Privilege Rooms come with Nespresso machines, soft drinks, and bathrobes. Bathrooms have heated towel racks, separate step-in showers, and tubs with integrated TVs. While some rooms have fine views of the river, views in lower-priced rooms are often obscured by trees, and can be noisy.
Features
Pleasant bar-restaurant with views over the water
The hotel's Ellipse bar and restaurant is laid-back and intimate, offering lunch and dinner menus that highlight regional cooking, with some tables offering views over the water. While there's no on-site parking, an car park is around the corner, and guests receive a discount -- though it's still pricey. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
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Amenities
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Basic Television
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Cabanas
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Cable
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Concierge
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Dry Cleaning
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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