Thistle Bristol Grand Hotel, Bristol > Reviews

Advantages: Very nice service
Disadvantages: Very NOT nice prices

...my 6th stay at a Thistle Hotel this year. This is because I have a mad passion for travelling up and down the country staying in various hotels that belong to the Thistle chain; quite fascinating once you get into the swing of things. I love the same old set out of the rooms and same old extortionist prices that always seem to equal horrible tasting food. Not convincing? Ok, well the truth is the company I work for (ICL) has negotiated some kind ... Read review

Advantages: luxurious, friendly, great location
Disadvantages: the price!

...per night I first came across Thistle Bristol on a romantic weekend away with my boyfriend in 2001 We chose it because it was on special offer in the Daily Mail, and it looked fabulous in the photos. Since then we’ve been back every October to celebrate our anniversary. Located around 1 mile from Bristol Temple Meads station, this Thistle hotel sits right in the heart of the town centre – 3 minutes walk from the main shopping centre, and 3 minutes ... Read review

Advantages: close to the town centre, reasonably clean
Disadvantages: too expensive for the kind of service they offer

I stayed in the Thistle hotel in Bristol in the summer of 2003. That was a business trip so I didn't bother about any luxuries, just expected a bit of comfort. Checking in was easy. Although I was not paying the bill myself (the company did the booking and was picking up the bill), the receptionist still wanted to swipe my credit card. OK, fine by me... My room was fairly comfortable, average size; the bathroom was quite clean with a supply ... Read review

Advantages: good location
Disadvantages: old room and poor atmosphere

I checked in Thistle in Bristol - service is what you expect to be good, but the the 2nd floor room I check in have broken toilet tile and broken window which have a wind tubien running and the bird sing from 5 in the morning!! When I listed all my complains, the young chap keep asking me do I enjoy my stay on every complain I raised and then finally giving me a complain card which till today - I still have not heard anyone from Thistle so I assume ... Read review