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The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Name: The Bristol Hotel San Diego
Address: 1055 First Avenue, San Diego, US

★★★★·8.8/ 10Recommended

·Hotels

📍1055 First Avenue · San Diego ↗

📞6192326141·Official site ↗

102 rooms· Check-in 03:00 PM / out 12:00 PM

Fitness facilities (surcharge)Air conditioningLift / ElevatorLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outSafety deposit boxAll 50 facilities +

Review

Official

Découvrez le Bristol San Diego, un hôtel-boutique conçu pour les voyageurs d'affaires et de loisirs, au cœur du centre-ville de San Diego, à deux pas du quartier animé de Gaslamp Quarter. Profitez de chambres et de suites élégantes et pleines de charme, dont certaines peuvent accueillir vos animaux de compagnie. Le Bristol San Diego propose des services et équipements haut de gamme, sans frais cachés. À la fois sophistiqué et décontracté, le Bristol San Diego offre une approche moderne et rafraîchissante du style, sublimée par son emplacement idéal à quelques pas du quartier historique de Gaslamp Quarter, du Petco Park et du centre de conventions de San Diego. ***Veuillez noter qu'une préautorisation correspondant au montant total du séjour (taxes comprises), plus 100 $ de frais accessoires, sera effectuée sur votre carte à l'arrivée.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 570 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-04

Guests praise the prime location, friendly staff, and clean rooms. Common complaints include high valet parking fees, lack of on-site dining, noise issues, and occasional service lapses.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Cleanliness9.1

Location9.0

Service8.7

Value8.5

Surroundings8.2

Rooms7.6

Facilities7.6

＋ PraisedPrime location · Clean rooms · Friendly staff · Convenient transport

－ ComplaintsPoor soundproofing · Maintenance issues · Expensive parking · No free water

KEYSuitable for location-focused travelers. Expect no dining, plan parking, and choose non-street rooms if sensitive to noise.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the hotel's location? What is nearby?＋

Located in downtown San Diego, adjacent to Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy. Close to the Civic Theater and Convention Center for easy access to dining and shopping.

diningAre there restaurants or breakfast options on-site?＋

There is a coffee shop and lobby refreshments, but no full restaurant. Breakfast options are limited, so dining nearby in Little Italy or Gaslamp Quarter is recommended.

businessIs it suitable for business travel?＋

Highly rated by business travelers for its prime location, spacious rooms, and personalized concierge service. Free wired internet is available, though street noise may affect sleep.

coupleHow is the experience for couples?＋

Couples praise the central location, clean spacious rooms, and friendly staff, often receiving free upgrades. However, be aware of nearby homeless issues, high parking fees, and average soundproofing.

familyIs it suitable for families?＋

Children are allowed, and guests appreciate the friendly staff and comfortable beds. However, it lacks family facilities like a pool, and parking is expensive with limited spaces.

roomWhat are the room facilities and service like?＋

Rooms are renovated with LCD TVs, fridges, and coffee makers. Cleanliness scores are high at 9.1, with generally tidy and comfortable rooms. Some types may be small or have soft mattresses.

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Room types · 9

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Primo King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) / 1 × Sofa bed39 ㎡up to 3

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned triple room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 2 beds.

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Cool King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)35 ㎡up to 2

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Double Room

1 × Double bed35 ㎡up to 4

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Fab King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)35 ㎡up to 2

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city_viewFab Two Doubles Room

Fab Two Doubles Room

2 × Double bed35 ㎡up to 4

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Triple Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)35 ㎡up to 3

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned triple room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Primo)

1 × Double bedup to 2

1 Double BedInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 55-inch HDTV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and phoneComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioningAccessibility - Braille signageEco-friendly - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Primo)

1 × King bedup to 2

1 King BedInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 55-inch HDTV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Free local calls, queen sofa bed, and laptop-compatible safeComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioningAccessibility - Braille signageEco-friendly - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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Suite, Accessible

1 × King bedup to 3

1 King BedOverlooking the city Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 55-inch HDTV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a bathtub or shower with a rainfall showerheadPractical - Free local calls, queen sofa bed, and laptop-compatible safeComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and climate-controlled air conditioningAccessibility - Braille signageEco-friendly - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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DiningSights

Morning Glory

breakfast · Bib

It's strictly breakfast and brunch only at this Little Italy spot, which isn't however just for the bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. The playful décor may look feminine with its plush booths, pink-and-green marble floors and a champagne vending machine but look closer and you'll find a few skulls and dark touches. Inside, it's always jumping and there's a wait, so plan ahead.It's all about familiar-seeming favorites and of-the-moment meals—hello, avocado toast and shakshuka. Fluffy soufflé pancakes or chicken and waffles are worth waking up for, and fried rice with pork belly plus two eggs with r

866m

LOLA 55

mexican · Bib

There are plenty of taquerias around town, but this East Village gem is a notable cut above. The breezy space features high ceilings, concrete floors and a full bar, and manages to cook even better than it looks. All day long, the kitchen prepares plush, tender tortillas, which take on a range of fun fillings like pork belly adobada with pineapple, smoked pork shoulder with tomatillos, and grilled steak with crispy onions. On a chilly day, posole verde is comfort in a bowl. Finish with Mexican mole-chocolate ice cream or the deliciously crunchy churros.

1.0km

Callie

mediterranean · Bib

Chef Travis Swikard comes back to his hometown wreathed in glory, having earned his wings helming restaurants for culinary icon Daniel Boulud in New York City. Hip locals can now reap the benefits of the years he spent honing his craft in fine dining kitchens at this sharply designed and boisterous spot.The cuisine takes advantage of the best ingredients SoCal has to offer in highly shareable dishes featuring the bold, sunny flavors of the Mediterranean. Vegetables and seafood steal the show, with spice as a key supporting character. Behold the kampachi crudo with an herb-y Israeli hot sauce a

1.1km

Cucina Urbana

italian · Bib

Cucina Urbana, like the other siblings in the Urban Kitchen Group family, is an amiable place that promises a good time. It’s casual, festive and popular with the locals—the kind of spot where nearly every table is filled on a Tuesday afternoon.The California-Italian menu has seasonal offerings, such as a burrata and stone fruit salad, as well as a variety of brick oven pizzas with playful twists, like a pepperoni pizza with Calabrian chili and a honey drizzle. Fresh pastas, including the torchio alla norma with eggplant, chili flakes and ricotta salata with basil, are always a good bet. Wine

1.7km

Craft & Commerce

American

Channel your best Ernest Hemingway before entering this place, designed to the hilt and a feast for the eyes with its library-meets-hunting lodge look. From its mounted trophies to the taxidermy specimens on loan from the Natural History Museum, this may not be the wisest pick for your PETA-supporting pal, but it definitely appeals to the trendy set.The kitchen dishes out contemporary comfort food with glimmers of Asian influences. The menu is packed with hearty selections. Dig in to a dish of plump mussels in a thick red Thai coconut curry studded with pan-seared fennel slices, roasted garlic

709m

Ciccia Osteria

Italian, Milanese · Bib

Set in a converted home in the heart of Barrio Logan, this warm and welcoming osteria is headed by Chef Mario Cassineri. The quaint former living room now hosts a deli counter (where your bill will be settled) but tables in the welcoming, tree-lined courtyard are most coveted. Despite their limited space, the kitchen team turns out an impressive menu, with more than a dozen handmade pastas (three of them gluten-free). As a freebie, you’ll get to sample the feather-light focaccia with a spicy, savory mascarpone-ricotta dip, but the decadently cheesy mushroom flan and delicate olive-flecked tuna

3.1km

Born & Raised

steak_house

$$$$

No expense was spared making this wildly polished, upscale steakhouse that resembles a midcentury, art deco dream lined with black-and-white photos of old-school rap legends. There is a glassed-in meat cutting room in the back; and a lovely, open-air rooftop bar overlooking Little Italy. Waiters dressed in tuxedos and Converse shoes drift between tables, pushing nostalgic tableside carts where they whip up starters on the spot or pour Manhattans and martinis to order. Certainly, you’re here for the impeccably cooked steaks, but don’t miss the tartare, prepared tableside with quail egg, capers

1.0km

Cloak & Petal

Japanese

$$$

It’s in the heart of Little Italy, but you won’t hear any old crooners at this temple of Japanese haute cuisine. Instead, you'll find old-school rap on the soundtrack and graffiti art installations on the walls. And then there’s the bar, flanked by two faux-cherry trees in full bloom.The fresh-spirited menu brims with shareable plates such as blistered shishito peppers and crispy chicken karaage. Entrées include duck breast with golden tomato confit, miso-glazed black cod or even Wagyu grilled tableside on a yakitori. The sashimi is straight-up sublime, but it’s the envelope-pushing items that

1.1km

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The Bristol Hotel San Diego

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 9

Primo King Room

Cool King Room

Double Room

Fab King Room

Fab Two Doubles Room

Triple Room

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Primo)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Primo)

Suite, Accessible

Facilities · 50

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