The Washington

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, 7-minute walk to University of Bristol

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Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Double Room
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

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St Pauls Road, Clifton, Bristol, England, BS8 1 LX
  • Place, University of Bristol
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cabot Circus Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

King or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Non-ensuite Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Bristol

The Washington puts you in the heart of Bristol, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like University of Bristol and Bristol Hippodrome Theatre. Highlights at this guest house include free cooked-to-order breakfast. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Clifton guest house, attractions include Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and The Mall at Cribbs Causeway.

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

  • ‪Channings Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cosmo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪M&M Kebabs - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jason Doner Van - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Washington

Guesthouse with free breakfast, 7-minute walk to University of Bristol
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Washington also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Bristol guest house is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Washington offers 46 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Secured 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 lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room 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, Visa, Mastercard, Barclaycard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Washington?

The Washington offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Washington?

As of 30 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Washington on 30 Nov 2025 start from AU$117.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Washington?

Yep, The Washington has a secured self car park for GBP 12 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Washington?

The closest beach to The Washington is Ladye Bay (16.8 km).

Does The Washington serve breakfast?

You bet, our travelers quite like the free cooked-to-order breakfast here! Offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Washington?

No, The Washington does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Washington?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Washington?

Furry friends are welcome at The Washington, with food and water bowls on offer.

Reviews

The Washington Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

allan

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

nice to stay

All good ,lovely staff and ideal location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a good location and the reception staff were friendly. It felt very safe as a solo, female traveller. For the price, the bedroom and en-suite were well designed and very comfortable. However, there was a bit of a damp smell in my basement room, there were several patches of peeled paint, neither bedside lamp worked and the sash window rattled considerably. Unfortunately, they were unable to move me without me checking out at 11 and checking in again at 3, which wasn’t possible due to a wedding. With a bit of maintenance, the room would be excellent for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu Pong

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff are nice shame about the room

Staff were really good. Howver the room was too small for 2 adults and 1 child, there was no space for the travel cot. Plus the windows were really dangerous for a small baby who is walking and exploring. Bathroom is really outdated and as a result feels grubby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paileen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mice running around the property. No ironing board. No tv remote. Cracked sink and big cracks in bathroom wall. I did not stay!! Have to pay for alternative and no refund offered. I am not please with the hotel management or Expedia customer service. I will be closing my account.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Clifton

Great location, speedy check-in & great parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

graham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great value

Really good value for money, great staff and good cleanliness standards. Breakfast is included in the price but the compromise is that the sausage and bacon is poor quality. Please replace the toasting machine! I will come back though x
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Anne-Marie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice staff but not clean

The staff were lovely, warm, inclusive, and welcoming. I appreciated the comfortable bed, the bath, and the thoughtful in room touches like fruit, tea, coffee, and hot chocolate (you need to label the jars). However, the overall experience was let down by several serious cleanliness and maintenance issues. The curtains didn’t cover the full window, the sheet didn’t fully fit the bed, and there was a long hair in the bath, rubbish in the bathroom corner, and an old plaster under the radiator all of which remained even after I requested the room be cleaned. Breakfast was served on cold plates, and the sauce bottles were covered in months (if not years) of dried residue. I raised this with staff, and while the plate was warm the next day, the dirty bottles remained. These might seem like minor issues individually, but together they reflect a lack of attention and care so more like a dated budget B&B than a premium Bristol hotel. Cleanliness and basic standards shouldn’t be optional, and unfortunately, this let down what could otherwise have been a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alba

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Olivia

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

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Friendly hotel in a good position

Great reception staff made booking in a treat. Secure car park well worth the additional cost.Room faced main road and so opening windows did result in noise and as weather at the time was hot meant room could have done with cooling fan. Nice refreshments tray with biscuits and fruit. Hotel very convenient for Bristol as only a 15 min walk to main shopping areascand theatres. We were in room 23 which was small but adequate. Our only issue was the double bed which was small as im tall and was also narrow.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

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

Good stay

Quick check in polite staff thought £12 per night parking was a little steep but was worth paying for private parking in a city room clean tidy good choice of beverages and fruit hot chocolate and coffee including a ground and cafetière bed comfy and clean there was a good hearty full English breakfast included with also continental meats and cheeses and fruit overall an excellent experience thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
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