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    Maria T.

    Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this iconic hotel! The reception area was spacious and the staff was helpful and informative. Our room was lovely, super clean and comfortable. The parking was easy, right in front of the hotel. Attached to the hotel was an elegant restaurant which was convenient! On the roof we had a spectacular view of this beautiful town, and we had a blast singing karaoke with the lively crowd! It was amazing to see the famous Bristol sign lit up from the rooftop! Right next door is the Birthplace of Country Music museum and you receive complimentary entry if you stay at the Bristol!The park across the street was lovely! We wouldn't stay anywhere else if we ever came back to this cool town!!

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    Marie B.

    The Bristol Hotel in Bristol, Virginia, has a cute boutique, a reasonably priced restaurant, and a popular rooftop bar attraction. I enjoyed my one-night stay to attend a concert at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. It is conveniently located near downtown Bristol, within walking distance of the Country Music Museum and across the street from a dog park and news station. The property and rooms are clean and comfortable despite having a smoker's floor and are pet-friendly. The walls are thin and near a railroad train crossing. The rooms have plenty of pillows, towels, and toiletries. It has a Keurig, combination safe, mini fridge, ample closet, and drawer space. The staff and patrons are friendly. Street parking is available. Check-in and check-out could be quicker and smoother. It is a nice place to stay if you are passing through to your next destination.

    Eggs Benedict?  With asparagus, and salmon, No gluten thank you very much
    Patricia K.

    From parking by the entrance to being greeted by the friendliest staff ever, The Bristol Hotel exceeded our expectations. When have you spent an overnight "get-away" with a lovely suite, an evening of cocktails and food for two and a morning brunch for a little over $500? All with a 5 star rating! What a surprise. Being from Buffalo we're more than a bit critical of wings so when lemony chicken wings came crunchy and yummy our taste buds jumped for joy. But those brunch time blueberry pancakes were beyond compare. (You may want to share) Please don't hesitate booking a stay at The Bristol while enjoying the Birth Place of Country Music. Not only will you be pleased, you'll wonder where they found their chef.

    Outside- plenty street parking & parking lot across the street
    Kayla B.

    Stopped here on my travels to TN One of the best Hotels I've ever stayed at! Staff were friendly, the hotel was immaculate, and the breakfast in the morning was yummy! Ended up getting 10% off the stay on a Wednesday night by booking online and clicking on the link at the top, and in addition a $25 credit towards breakfast in the hotel or the rooftop bar. Would definitely stay here again in the future!

    Ophelia B.

    Goregeous hotel. Pricey at $250 a night on a Saturday but we got a discount of 20%. The hotel room was clean and newly furnished with exceptional decor. We loved the interior design and amenities provided. There is no free breakfast yet we were content with the coffee in our room and the tea provided downstairs. We didn't have time to enjoy the hotel since we stayed for the night. The staff is very nice and provides toothpaste & toothbrushes along with a shaving kit since we forgot to pack them for our trip.

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    Jay S.

    Super classy high rise hotel in downtown Bristol a block from State Street and the TN border. Cindy the night manager was awesome and showered our Milly with delicious treats and brought an elevated dog food/water bowl to our room. Rooms are elegant and the mattresses might be the most comfortable we've ever experienced in a hotel (or else it was the 2am checkin time)! Bathroom is large and the waterfall shower is a nice touch. Rooftop bar is amazing with great outdoor and indoor areas (21+ only). Parking seems rough but I spoke with management and the local police and apparently you're okay (no enforcement of signs) parking almost anywhere on the streets immediately outside the hotel. Just in case, there's also an overflow lot around the block. Didn't get a chance to try Vivian's the in house restaurant but we walked two blocks to the Black Bird Bakery which was fantastic! Front desk staff during the day was also super friendly and helpful. This will definitely become our #1 Pit Stop (see what I did there?) on the speedway to Alabama!

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    Mary A.

    We didn't stay at the hotel but we visited the rooftop bar. The seating was comfortable and the views amazing. The staff were very attentive and helpful. I had a Rose frose that was delicious. The s'mores were fun, different and delicious!

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    Tamara was an awesome waitress. We were celebrating our grandson's graduation and she made our evening so fun!!! Thanks!! Ask for Tamara!

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    Clean, friendly staff, walkable to downtown, easy the park. Would not eat on the rooftop though.

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    Very clean, comfortable bed, easy check-in, rooftop bar was nice and karaoke on Sunday evening was lots of fun with great service!

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    Rooftop bar has a beautiful view and The staff was extremely welcoming and accommodating.

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