Fantastic Local Pub food with Great Local Ales and Beers too. Far more than just a Hotel, a Must…read moresee, you will come back for seconds lol. Loved it

If you can get past the absolutely hideous 1960's tower block exterior then you might actually…read moreenjoy your stay here. It's located perfectly, with Bristol Coach Station literally 1 minute away and Broadmead and Cabot Circus 30 seconds away. And it's all for an insanely cheap price! Inside, the rooms are finished nicely with everything you would expect from a posh hotel. Rooms were spotless, and room service was very prompt and friendly. Receptionists seem to actually enjoy their job unlike most who are more interested in Facebook. They are very helpful in recommending touristy places to visit and how to get there. The phase 'never judge a book by it's cover' has never been so relevant.

As with all my experiences with Premier Inns, the room was clean and comfortable. Warm too. The…read morebathroom was spotless. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. The building itself uninspiring from the outside but, hey, you're not going to be looking at it when you're sleeping, eh? We didn't venture into the bar next door, so can't comment on that. It's very near the bus station, which was very handy for us arriving in from the airport. And handy enough for the rest of Bristol city centre. Recommended.

We had the most wonderful two night stay here for our mini-moon straight after our wedding. We…read morestayed in the Gardeners Shed, one of three comfy luxe rooms in the hotels garden. The room was beautiful with a large bathroom with roll top bath and monsoon shower, a four poster bed in the bedroom and a sitting room with a DVD player and log burning stove. It was the most perfect relaxing experience to recover from the excitement and stresses of planning a wedding. We were also treated to a complimentary English sparkling wine in our room congratulating us on our wedding. The pig grows and sources all of its food within a 25 mile radius and we could explore the beautiful gardens where all of the fruits, vegetables and herbs grow right outside our front door. If you wander a little further you can also visit the pigs, chickens, deer and more. The service is second to none, we rented DVDs from reception which come with complimentary popcorn, wandered around the grounds in complimentary wellies, played board games in the library and received the most luxurious massages in the potting shed treatment rooms in the gardens. We also had a gorgeous breakfast delivered to our room both mornings on a tray so big two people carried it to us. I have a dairy allergy and constantly find it difficult requesting or mentioning that I need dairy free items on menus but the Pig were brilliant, we had told them in advance and they had soya milk in the room for me and both nights at dinner mentioned that they were aware and could help me with anything on the menu before I even had to mention it. It's such a little detail but it makes all the difference to not have to feel anxious or inconvenient when eating out and I have to commend them for this brilliant service. The only fault was the wifi and Internet was pretty non existent. This was perfect for us and encouraged us even more to just switch off, relax and enjoy our time together but I can see how this could be a problem for some. I also 100% recommend trying their non alcoholic cocktails, they are so good you don't miss the alcohol at all, try the red bush!

The Pig (nr Bath) is one of four hotels in this group. There is also The Pig (The New Forest), The…read morePig on the beach (Dorset) and The Pig in the wall (Southampton). If you're looking for somewhere special to stay & eat for a birthday, anniversary or just because it's Tuesday, this hotel & restaurant will not disappoint. The Pig is the nicest hotel experience I have ever had. There are 29 rooms. Of these 29, there are two rooms in the gardens which are more like little two-floor cottages with chairs on a little veranda outside, overlooking the gardens & the Mendip Hills. The prices for these were not on the website when I looked. Our room was about £220 & worth every penny. On arrival we were briefly shown around the hotel - there are so many rooms to explore & the staff are happy for you to do so. Our room was beautiful; there was light streaming in through the windows & a waft of jazz was coming from the digital radio in the room. They have 'larders' containing sparkling drinks, wine, beer, sweets (the fun old school kind - sherbet wands, flying saucers, etc), posh biscuits, chocolates & more. This all came with a detailed price list which made it all very easy. There was also a kettle, teabags, sugar, a Nespresso machine & three types of Nespresso pod (Lungo, decaf, & espresso - Arpeggio if we are being specific!). The tea & coffee was free of charge. The monsoon shower is worth the special mention that they have on their website - if I wasn't worried about my water usage I could have spent an hour in there. All the little details in our room & around the hotel were perfect. Vintage knickknacks here and there that were beautifully clean & so well placed. One thing that would make the room even more perfect would be some fresh flowers or even a potted herb (in keeping with the theme of the hotel). There was nothing 'alive' in our room and fresh flowers or something in a pot would make the room beyond perfect. The bed was huge & very comfy. There was a stack of National Trust books to read - bee keeping, hen keeping, pig keeping, etc. This location is as much a restaurant as a hotel - people travel from far & wide to eat here. I read somewhere that they consider themselves a restaurant with rooms, rather than a hotel, and this is perfectly fitting. So let's move on to the food... The menu is sourced from within 25 miles of the hotel/restaurant - this is their 25 mile menu. When we arrived we sat in the garden (our table in the restaurant wasn't until late evening & we had decided to stay in the garden rather than go shopping, which had been the plan) we tried the pork crackling with apple sauce, a pork pie, some salami & olives, & a chorizo flatbread from their flatbread wood burning oven, which had just opened for the summer. The pork crackling & apple sauce was delightful; we could hear people crunching all around the garden patio & I'm sure they would have heard us too! The pork pie was a risk because I don't usually like them, but it had perfect pastry & the pork was delicious. It was served with some pickled carrots & other veg, which was just right. The salami & olives were also delicious. I found the flatbread to be quite bland - but the chorizo on top was one of the nicest things I have ever eaten. I was hoping to see it again on the evening menu (It didn't feature). I think it had a lot of fennel in it, maybe, but whatever it was it was magical. We also had some tea & later relaxed in the wonderful bar with some cocktails. The staff were chatty, friendly, helpful, & just all round nice. The staff all seemed relaxed, but alert (always knowing if you need something). They seemed like they were at home, which was lovely. The cocktails were great - we had one with earl grey in it, one with bacon infused rum, and others. If you like infused gins and vodkas, this is the place for you - they infuse their own and do a lovely job of it. We went back to our room for a nap, which didn't happen because sadly we could hear the restaurant music from our room, & it battled against the classical music that we tried to drown it out with, but our stay was so lovely that this is just a minor thing. Dinner was next & it was great. We had the smoked sausage & apple mash & the venison & pork belly faggot with colcannon. The colcannon, again, was one of the nicest things, if not the nicest thing, I've ever eaten. It was creamy, cabbagy & beautiful. Puddings - chocolate & caramel mouse with little coffee biscuits & a Bramley apple pie with thyme ice cream. Both were delicious. The restaurant itself is cosy & welcoming - in a conservatory, the chairs are surrounded by pot plants & herbs. The cutlery is mismatched, as are the chairs - one of my favourite bits. We then had whiskies in the library until gone midnight, which was lovely. Breakfast is something to rave about - the table is quite something & the full English is tasty (£15pp). The grounds are spectacular & I can't wait to return.

Review: Holiday Inn Express Conveniently located near to…read moreBristol Parkway Station, MoD Abbey Wood, UWE and Filton Retail Park. Guests can expect to find superior facilities for what is essentially a budget-range hotel. The car park was ample, conveniently close to the hotel, and free. The reception staff throughout my stay were attentive and welcoming, without being contrived or strained. During check-in all necessary information was explained clearly and I was presented with several dining options. Bar snacks and pizza are available in the hotel and the nearby Filton Retail Park has numerous dining establishments (in addition to a pub next door to the hotel). At the time of my visit a promotion was available which entitled hotel guests to a 20% discount in the nearby Frankie & Benny's restaurant. A breakfast buffet was included in the rate and featured varied options to cater for most tastes. Continental and Full English items were available, in addition to various juices and hot beverages. The bar area in which breakfast was served benefitted from several large televisions showing the BBC News Channel and as I was travelling alone I took particularly comfort knowing there was something with which to keep myself occupied while dining. The bedroom was extremely clean and tidy, featuring contemporary furnishings with almost everything required for a short trip. A television with a DVD player would have been advantageous, but its absence is understandable considering the type of hotel. Wi-Fi was also included in the rate and although it could be intermittently slow it was highly appreciated. An option was available to upgrade the speed of Wi-Fi. A kettle was on a shelf tucked under the television with a range of tea and coffee options. The television was modern, large and featured all of the usual Freeview channels in addition to guest services. The bathroom, although small, was not cramped. Like the rest of the room, the bathroom was sparklingly clean and tidy. The double bed, although possibly a little cramped for two, was perfect for the lone traveller. The choice of both foam and feather pillows was convenient and the soft duvet was just the right tog for December temperatures. Throughout my visit the hotel was peaceful and quiet, and due to the comfortable environment I was completely satisfied with my quality of sleep. Air conditioning and heating was available and easily managed by the in-room controls, although I didn't leave it running for too long as it had a tendency to rattle. The sofa bed was a pleasing addition to this room and although I did not use it as a bed I can confirm the sofa part was comfortable and spacious. Of this particular type of hotel, this is the best I have had the pleasure of visiting. Due to the low price of my stay and the overall high quality of the facilities I would definitely stay again if necessary.

A colleague & I stayed on a Sunday, as attending a workship nearby next day. Friendly Recption,…read moreproffesional Staff. Room was equiped with kettle (tea & coffee), ironing board & iron, tv, hairdryer, soft or firm pillows available. Toilet can be closed off from the reset of the bathroom, containers available with soap & hair/body wash. Air conditoning. continental breakfast, eggs, beans, sausages, toast. Free paper. right next door the 'Fox's Den' - Friendly Staff, enjoyable meal

This is some hotel! It's 2 former banks in a prominent spot on Corn Street, smack in the centre of…read moreBristol. It's quite new and you can tell - the service is exceptional, the kind of exceptional you only get from somewhere that's still trying their hardest to impress, with none of the cynicism apparent in many other longer established luxury hotels. The architecture is awesome - externally it's stunning, a period building that oozes style. Inside has been decorated beautifully. It's a bit of a warren inside, I got lost on the way back from the gym, and ended up on my floor, but the opposite side. But it adds to the character. The rooms are gorgeous, big comfy beds, quirky chairs and classic touches. My bathroom was clean and modern, and very roomy. The aforementioned gym is well stocked with very modern equipment. A bit warm with no aircon that I could feel, but it's in one of the old bank vaults which weren't designed to be cool I guess! The spa looked amazing too - I didn't use it but was seriously tempted. The jacuzzi looked like bliss and the people in it at the time had beaming smiles, so I assume they were having a good time. Yet to try the cocktail bar or restaurant - if I do I'll update the review! Overall impressions are great, I'll absolutely be coming back here when I'm next down on business (or pleasure...)

Comfortable, central, large rooms good service. Downside: walking bags through busy street market…read moreon arrival, awkward lift access, no parking so distant multistory is only option. Restaurant is good-- better than cafeteria decor suggests.

This was a super cute place to stay in Bristol...which was also one of our favorite spots on our UK…read moretrip. The rooms were probably the most nicely decorated of anywhere I stayed in the UK on this trip. There is a small kitchen downstairs where you can pay for breakfast. The staff are very friendly. I think the best part was definitely the extremely convenient location. The gated entrance to the hotel basically drops right off at st nicholas market...an outdoor hallway basically with permanent food stands. We ate here all 3 days in Bristol and the food is super delicious and affordable.

This lovely hotel will make your trip to Bristol a memorable one !read more

DO NOT BOOK First impressions of outside including broken…read moreglass and lots of rubbish, yes public highway but guest rubbish. Area In Middle of Major building works (student accommodation) and noisy. After obtaining room key for 2-night stay realised been given a standard room (paid for Super room), Back to reception who advised "It's all we have left, hotel is severely overbooked and your lucky to even get a room! If you're not happy contact customer service". Room Key frequently stops working (5 times) security is poor with broken locks. Carpets Stained. Rooms VERY hot, open windows and woken at sunrise by the noise from flocks of seagulls feasting on the rubbish outside. Windows Overlook from apartments meaning you ned to keep curtains closed for any privacy. I have used Travelodge many times over the years, but this hotel should be condemned. Almost £400 for 2 two nights. Raised my concerns with Customer service, the delightful Paige offered me a refund of the difference in room price, nothing in respect of the issues. There are much more central hotels, including budget options, seriously AVOID this Hotel at all costs.

The room was filthy, full of dust, hair, cigarette butt, random metal spring on the desk. Visible…read morewhite particles on carpet. One of the pillows was without a pillow case. What I believe to be the carbon monoxide alarm was just exposed without a cover. Then when we came down for breakfast, we ended up spending nearly two hour from stepping into the dining hall to leaving. To begin with, we spent nearly 15 minutes for someone to finally attend to us. We kept requesting for cutlery 3 times before finally getting the right amount of cutlery as she kept going back and forth to the kitchen with a piece of cutlery or two. There was hardly anything in the kitchen, we kept asking for stuffs and the sad thing is, they kept bringing things in small bits as if we are the only one in the dining hall. We requested for vegetarian sausages and we were told 8 minutes wait but 15 minutes later we still waiting for the sausages. The coffee machine was broken and there was no coffee. Upon request, few sachets were brought to the dining hall, there were no juice and just one carton of apple juice was then brought out, and that's how it continued for the whole morning. Bear in mind that breakfast time was from 0800 until 1100 but we were there from around 0915 and had to have such an experience. I did hung the "Top Me Up" card on door handle all day and to my surprise, I walked into the Same filthy room as I left it in the morning. No cleaning, no coffee, no milk, no towels, nothing! On our second night, the fire alarm kept going off every few seconds from around 4am. The front desk stated that one of the guests had tampered with the alarm in their room that's why it's going off every 15 seconds but there isn't a thing they can do about it. Is that not the used of the fire panel? To pinpoint where the trip is coming from?? And to say I paid over £300 for such an experience is beyond me. I do not even feel I can recommend it to my worst enemy.