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The Washington

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, a short walk to University of Bristol

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Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
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.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Non-ensuite Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 95 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 91 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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King or Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

King or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Clifton, a neighborhood in Bristol, The Washington is near the airport and near a train station. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Bristol Hippodrome Theatre, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and The Mall at Cribbs Causeway. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Ashton Gate Stadium, or consider a night out at O2 Academy. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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St Pauls Road, Clifton, Bristol, England, BS8 1 LX

What's nearby

  • University of Bristol - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bristol Hippodrome Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • SS Great Britain - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Clifton Suspension Bridge - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Clifton Down Station - 10 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪M&M Kebabs - ‬5 min walk
  • The W G Grace
  • ‪Cosmo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Channings Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Washington

Guesthouse near University of Bristol
Located close to Bristol Hippodrome Theatre, The Washington provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (GBP 12 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 15
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured self parking fee: GBP 12 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Washington Bristol
Washington Hotel Bristol
Washington House Bristol
Washington Guesthouse Bristol
Washington Guesthouse
The Washington Bristol
The Washington Guesthouse
The Washington Guesthouse Bristol

Frequently asked questions

Is The Washington pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Washington?

Self parking is available for GBP 12 per night.

What time is check-in at The Washington?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 15 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Washington?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 15 (subject to availability).

Where is The Washington located?

Located in Clifton, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery and University of Bristol. Clifton Cathedral and Cabot Tower are also within 10 minutes. Clifton Down Station is 10 minutes by foot and Redland Station is 18 minutes.

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The Washington Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1002 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value hotel in Clifton area, walkable to everything and has available parking. Rooms small but comfortable, no AC but even though hot weather when we stayed a fan provided adequate cooling. Very friendly staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The total experience was truly positive, very friendly staff for which nothing was too much trouble. Comfortable room with good facilities. Excellent quality breakfast with a good choice. I will be returning in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 2 night stay at the Washington was lovely we were there for the Gromet Trail 3, the room was clean and well presented the staff friendly and helpful, the breakfast was nice. It is a short walk to Clifton village with bars and shops also close the bus routes, The only thing the car park was small.
One of the Gromit statues
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, useful maps and information at reception. Excellent full English breakfast and a beautiful city outside.
Outside the Washington Hotel
A local garden
A local church service
A Bristol university building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay as always
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Staff & service
Functional, no frills, & perhaps a little tired, but friendly staff & clean bedroom were the important things. The shared bathroom kind of worked, although it could have done with a little more attention in the cleaning. On the whole an ok stay, I’d certainly use again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a good stay here
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do enjoy staying here, always good experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay as always
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well situated close to colleges and pub's
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as always

4/10 Poor

Annastazia-Jo

Disliked: Amenities
All the public areas, door handles, TV remote control, window sills carpets and bed spreads need a deep clean. Otherwise, the reception staff and breakfast service staff were great. It’s a shame that the lack of cleanliness lets them down
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

SHARON

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was a disaster….a staff member made inappropriate comments about other people in my party. Only a few items for my breakfast order arrived and my friends breakfast was not served at all. When I asked where the rest of the breakfast was she said there is nothing available as the chef had left for her next job!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A basic guest house, nice enough staff but some attention to decor needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked for my son, he says it’s great & enjoys staying there

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The young international staff is delightful. I stayed a week at The Washington and got to know them. I am sorry I didn't learn all their names, but I do remember Sumaya, Kassa (?), Kate, Katie, Rhiarre (?).
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very tired decor however bed linen and towels were clean. Bed was comfy. Fairly good breakfast although basic - more attention needs to be paid to wiping and clearing tables, cleaning sauce bottles and replenishing the small buffet.Welcome was friendly. Shower was fairly weak and went hot and cold, the sink, taps and bath were old and stained through age. The bedroom carpet and walls were were also quite stained. The hotel is in a very good position to go out for the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

May 25

Great location, excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent as always
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Prompt check in tho free early check in would make me want to stay here again, room dated, shared bathroom not ideal but was clean, a great place not too far from centre for an overnight place to stay with free breakfast at reasonable cost. Yes it was hot in the room but then it was outside too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Oliwia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel got a good price and it’s in a good location. Room was clean and comfortable but the b
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

yufei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast variety! (Has gluten-free & vegan options etc. even a takeaway breakfast sandwich!) And just generally lovely service! ❤️
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 star

Great value, fantastic breakfast , and Racks bar up the road - winner
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Olivia

The bathroom smelt like something was decomposing inside of it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025