In the heart of Clifton, The Washington offers a warm welcome with cooked-to-order breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Connect to in-room WiFi, grab a snack from the deli or unwind with luggage storage. Previous guests have raved about the helpful staff and prime location.
St Pauls Road, Clifton, Bristol, England, BS8 1 LX
What's nearby
University of Bristol - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Clifton Suspension Bridge - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Ashton Gate Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
Getting around
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 23 min drive
Clifton Down Station - 10 min walk
Redland Station - 18 min walk
Montpelier Station - 27 min walk
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
The Washington puts you a short five-minute drive from University of Bristol and Bristol Hippodrome Theatre. Guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, and free perks include WiFi and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Ashton Gate Stadium and Cabot Circus Shopping Centre are within a short drive. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
46 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Secured on-site self-parking (GBP 12 per night)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Discount at nearby fitness centre
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Partially open bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15 (subject to availability)
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15 (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Parking
Secured self-parking costs GBP 12 per night
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
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.
Does The Washington offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Washington does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Washington?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Washington?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 12 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Washington?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 15 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 15 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Washington and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and mountain biking, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course.
What's the area around The Washington like?
The Washington is in Clifton, a short 10-minute walk from Clifton Down Station and 7 minutes' walk from University of Bristol. Travellers give top marks for the guest house's prime location.
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The Washington Reviews
Reviews
7.4
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
6 May, 2025
May 25
Great location, excellent breakfast
Fraser
Fraser, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 May, 2025
Nice hotel got a good price and it’s in a good location. Room was clean and comfortable but the b
Oliwia
Oliwia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Apr, 2025
5 star
Great value, fantastic breakfast , and Racks bar up the road - winner
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
18 May, 2025
Fantastic breakfast
The location was great for exploring Bristol. We were very lucky to be able to park at the hotel. The breakfast and service was excellent. However the hotel was very tired and not as clean as it should have been. When we went to our room the dirty towels and bedding were outside our door so we had to step over them. They were eventually removed once we contacted reception. It was good value but could have been cleaner.
D
D, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Feb, 2025
Place was lovely.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
7 May, 2025
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.
Janet
Janet, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Feb, 2025
Beautiful room and easy to get to Bristol city centre
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Mar, 2025
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.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
20 Apr, 2025
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 Feb, 2025
Rooms are basic but clean. can’t go wrong for the price. nice breakfast
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Nov, 2024
Lovely staff conveniently located to where we need to be, nice breakfast
Angelina
Angelina, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
23 Feb, 2025
Cheap an cheerful just.
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
26 Mar, 2025
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
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 Nov, 2024
It is very close to the University, very handy when I need a place to stay to attend events.
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
12 Feb, 2025
This is a very budget guesthouse. It’s a bit hit and miss, a bit in need of renovation, not a nice entrance at the back (I thought U’d walked on to a building site) but the beds are comfortable, the linen clean, the snacks/fruit in the room are a nice touch, and the cooked breakfast is usually ok (if there isn’t a rush, then it can be very delayed).
Marta
Marta, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Nov, 2024
It was amazing,staff were friendly and professional.The room was clean ,bed comfortable and breakfast excellent.I enjoyed my stay and i would recommend to friends and family.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 Nov, 2024
A nice stay.
Yes it was a good stay the room next bed springs was a little on the nosiey side and the shower wasn't that hot but ok.
Robin
Robin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Aug, 2024
Good place to stay
Mariam
Mariam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug, 2024
Cozy place close to everything, great staff, great breakfast.
timo
timo, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Aug, 2024
Nice hotel
Great location nice staff and lovely breakfast
Angelina
Angelina, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Sept, 2024
Loved our stay at the Washington. Very convenient location.
The staff and service every morning at breakfast was amazing.
chris
chris, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 Mar, 2025
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.
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
2 Nov, 2024
I always like staying here. The room prices are good, the area is quiet and the staff are friendly. However, the hotel is falling apart in places with maintenance badly needed in the rooms.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 May, 2024
Great place to stay
Great place to stay convenient for the city centre