Home > UK > England > City Of Bristol > Bristol > Clifton hotels

GoodBerkeley Square Classic Hotel hotel ratinghotel ratinghotel rating

15 Berkeley Square, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1HB

What their guests say

Good
Overall rating from 64 reviews
Good
Fiona from London, GB (Group of adult friends) 30 June 2008

No overall comment. (97202599)

Excellent
Carolyn from Oxford, GB (Mature couple) 05 June 2008

We had a very nice overnight stay We'd definitely do it again (97069631)

positive comments lovely location and hotel ambiance very well thought out teamaking facilities etc friendly reception and dining room staff Superp breakfast
Excellent
Anonymous (Mature couple) 29 April 2008

This was our second stay. Hotel is an excellent find. Central location in attractie square but very quiet. Friendly helpful staff with stylishly modern accomodation. (97385085)

positive comments Location in city square,excellent furnishing; good free refreshments in room; and excellent staff.
negative comments Parking cost. Would like breakfast to be part of the short stay deal.
Excellent
Anonymous (Young couple) 07 March 2008

room 24 was as nice as any 4 or 5 star hotel i have ever stayed in. the decor was lovely and bed comfy and modern looking. cant wait to stay at hotel again. (97618020)

positive comments lots of extra nice touches fior example the drinks and lots of choices of coffee etc and the fruit bowl was a lovely gesture.we
negative comments liked everything including nice view of the square. a bigger room may have been better.
Excellent
Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller) 20 February 2008

No overall comment. (97600055)

positive comments Excellent hotel at budget price. I was thrilled to find a cafetiere and real coffee in my room plus some fruit. Real tea leaves also available! Restaurant was good too.
Excellent
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 28 December 2007

No overall comment. (97152149)

Excellent
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 15 November 2007

No overall comment. (97337767)

Poor
ROBERT from bedford, GB (Solo business traveller) 13 November 2007

No overall comment. (97468321)

negative comments first room stank of smoke second replacement room stank of smoke. Both were smallest rooms I have stayed in in last 12 years
Excellent
Elizabeth from London, GB (Mature couple) 30 October 2007

A very enjoyable hotel from the comfortable and well-appointed room (with complimentary fresh fruit as well as tea & coffee)to the excellent food. Our tv was not working but staff quickly and willingly fixed it.Excellent and frendly service throughout. Only probem was the lack of an openable wndow . I dislike double glazing . Air conditioning is no substitute for fresh air. (97798713)

positive comments well designed , comfortable, lovely view over square with garden,appreciated gratis fresh fruit and sherry
negative comments Could not open windows - double glazing. Awoke in the night feeling airless.
Excellent
Anonymous (Family with older children) 21 July 2007

This is modern high quality hotel where the rooms were very comfortable and breakfast was adequate (some muesli would have been nice!. I would have liked to be assured or a carpark space. (99539379)

positive comments The rooms were comfortable and to a high standard of modern decor
Good
Ann from Coventry, GB (Group of work colleagues) 14 July 2007

Disappointed that I had not realised that breakfast was not included in the cost. The extras in the room were nice,in particular fruit and proper coffeee. (99616923)

positive comments Lots of things in the room eg proper coffee and fruit
negative comments Paying extra for breakfast
Excellent
Ian from Bloomfield, US (Mature couple) 10 July 2007

We enjoywed our stay at this hotel. It was a in good location with easy access to shopping and entertainment centers. The staff were knowledgeabnle and helpful. We found the one evening meal we had in the hotel to be excellent. We would certainly stay there again. (99756248)

positive comments This was an excellent boutique hotel with a friendly and helpful staff.
negative comments The first room we were shown was very small but then we were given a larger room. It was very well appointed with all the usual amentites plus CD and DVD players.
Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 04 July 2007

No overall comment. (99862022)

positive comments Excellent location - good contemporary accommodation with complimentary tea and coffee facilities and fresh fruit
negative comments Lack of drawers or shelves for small items of clothing Television was small and reception intermittent
Good
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 29 June 2007

Polite, friendly and attentive staff. Nice comfortable room. Attractive and quiet location but in easy reach of town (few minutes walk to shops, restaurants etc.) Fruit, fresh coffee & cafetiere provided in room which was nice. (99649062)

positive comments Clean, comfortable and neatly furnished room.
negative comments Room was very hot and there is no air-con. Fortunately I was on 4th floor and the area is quiet, so I was able to leave the window open all the time.
Excellent
Clair from Chippenham, GB (Mature couple) 31 May 2007

The staff were all very friendly and efficient. The facilities were excellent. The decor was comfortable, relaxing, attractive and quirkily interesting. The information about forthcoming events (jazz & poetry nights) was appealing. The breakfast was excellent and quickly served & the restaurant atmosphere delightfully relaxing. We only live 25 miles away, so have little need of a hotel so close - but we already want to find an excuse to come back. (99918813)

positive comments The room was very comfortable & well-equipped with thoughtful extras(extensive drinks selection, cafetierre, sherry, fresh fruit, CD/DVD player, note-pad by the phone). The heating control worked!
negative comments The window wouldn't open far enough!
Excellent
Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller) 14 May 2007

No overall comment. (99424313)

Good
Richard from Manchester, GB (Young couple) 09 May 2007

No overall comment. (99342891)

positive comments location and ambience
negative comments cooked breakfast was very, very poor & there was confusion in that I understood booking online that it was B&B but was charged for cooked breakfasts at the end.
Excellent
roger from kington, GB (Young couple) 04 May 2007

It was a pleasure to stay in a hotel where staff took their time to treat each guest as a human being - service without servility. Small touches such as good coffee and fresh fruit in the room were welcome. Hearing the staff laughing suggested a happy establishment (99529862)

Excellent
Corrina from Peterborough, GB (Solo business traveller) 04 May 2007

Overall my stay was lovely - a beautiful location and premises. I would like to have known the garage was a bit of a walk across the square and perhaps been offered help to carry my suitcase from there. The food was excellent although a limited range on the menu - about 4 fish dishes, 1 pork, 1 duck (chinese style) but no chicken or beef. Good range of wines though. (99986854)

positive comments Beautiful, elegant old building with striking, colourful modern interior. Very individual, especially the food. Good choices of breakfasts. Enjoyed the fresh fruit on arrival in my room & the complimentary sherry before going down to dinner. Staff quietly professional and warm. Pleasant atmosphere. Felt very at home, safe and comfortable as a woman travelling as an individual. Car secure overnight in lock up garage, giving peace of mind. I would stay there again & recommend it highly to others.
negative comments On Friday night, the loud music untill 1am. Although a non-threatening noise it made sleep impossible, especially it was loud enough to be felt physically. Perhaps the licence for this is unsuitable for such a residential area?
Good
Anonymous (Family with older children) 03 May 2007

nos adolescents ont dormi dans la chambre 2 et elle est très bruyante à cause du club de l'hôtel qui est de l'autre côté du mur de la chambre. (99469279)

Excellent
michael from solihull, GB (Solo business traveller) 01 May 2007

A pleasent few days. (99604359)

positive comments free fruit and sherry.
negative comments small bed.
Excellent
Richard from Wingrave, GB (Mature couple) 08 April 2007

No overall comment. (99764688)

Excellent
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 03 April 2007

Extremely pleasant stay. Friendly staff. The food was excellent and the complimentary fruit and Sherry in the room was most welcome after a hard days work. Will definitely come back to the Berkely Square Hotel if I am every in Bristol again. (99753011)

positive comments Very good postiion. Friendly. Comfortable
Good
Carolina from Muenchen, Germany;DE (Solo business traveller) 01 April 2007

No overall comment. (99353159)

Excellent
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 22 March 2007

Staff were very helpful and a great pleasure to stay at a hotel which has retained the traditional attitude to guests (99314756)

positive comments You have made the rooms very good and the ugrade of the hotel has been well timed
negative comments Nothing
Good
Wendy from Stroud, GB (Mature couple) 14 March 2007

The bedroom was very cramped and the hairdryer was positioned nowhere near a mirror - the wall mirror had to be removed and positioned near to it. Good food, excellent breakfast and a nice atmosphere. (99150258)

positive comments Proximity to centre of Bristol
negative comments The bathroom really let down the accomodation - could definately do with re vamping - holes in ceiling, missing grout between tiles etc
Average
andrew from heckmondwike, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 14 February 2007

Adequate sums up my experience. The basement room was noisey owing to the nearby bar facilities, The heating thermostat was broken, but the staff response was helpful-instant provision of an adjustable spanner for the radiator valve. The shower head was broken, and there was no hot water at the sink. The room was clean, and the facilities very good. No radio-disappointing, that. Helpful, polite staff. (99053309)

positive comments The convenient central location.
negative comments The basement position-i asked for a light, airy location with views; I couldn't have had more opposite. Was my request even considered? No alternative available on the day.
Good
Richard from Salisbury, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 07 February 2007

We've visited before, and were happy to book again (99051825)

positive comments Compact, quiet and accessible to Clifton
negative comments The mattress was dire. It really was uncomfortable and should be changed!
Excellent
Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller) 17 January 2007

I'm very glad I booked into the hotel whilst in Bristol. I will certainly re-book for when I am next in Bristol visiting friends. (99441279)

Good
Wendy from Oxford, United Kingdom;GB (Solo business traveller) 16 January 2007

The decor in the hotel, the friendliness of the staff and the relative quietness of the square made the stay very enjoyable. I think next time I would book a larger room as the single I had was a bit cramped. (99475232)

positive comments The hotel is beautifully and artistically decorated
negative comments The shape of my room, long and thin, made it feel a bit cramped and more light would have been good
Good
Anonymous (Family with older children) 08 January 2007

It's got a good boutique feel to it, and was comfortable and met our needs for a very brief stay. We'dhave liked to try the restaurant, but it was closed for the Chrsitmas period. There was a fire alarm at 7.30am. These things happen: should have been better handled, though. No information given to guests: we just stood around in the lounge/reception and waited for the fire brigade. (99108362)

positive comments Elegant building, though the conversion to hotel seems to have lost much of the elegance of the original. The double room was compact but very comfortable.
negative comments Narrow, tight stairs, tiny lift. Just the one lounge: no other sitting area.
Good
Anne from Fethiye, Turkey;TR (Solo leisure traveller) 07 January 2007

No overall comment. (99154899)

positive comments Loved the sherry, biscuits, fresh fruit, mixed teas and especially the fresh coffee and cafetiere. Really good value for money. Great location.
negative comments Single room was small.TV and heating didn't work properly. Mini bar not re-stocked.
Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 05 January 2007

No overall comment. (99815411)

Excellent
Ashraful from Gloucester, United Kingdom;GB (Solo leisure traveller) 21 December 2006

No overall comment. (99557756)

Excellent
Tim from Ornex, France;FR (Solo leisure traveller) 14 December 2006

No overall comment. (99700714)

Excellent
Anonymous (Mature couple) 13 December 2006

No overall comment. (99601040)

positive comments contemporary rooms , service, everything
negative comments breakfast finished at 9 am, bathroom a little small
Good
Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller) 12 December 2006

I had a good deal as I presume that the price I paid was a late deal. Staff were helpful and polite, though I must state that the garage was very poor as I culd find no lighting to see with after I parked my car especially when I tried to leave the garage as I was unable at first to find the unit on the wall to enter in the code. The birds also left some calling cards on the paintwork. (99668493)

positive comments There are new carpets in the rooms(mine anyway) and it was clean.
negative comments Starting to look as if the hotel is due a refit (or is it part way through one?), as the door frames, on-suite area and the general decor looked tired.
Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 08 December 2006

Lovely location, communal rooms but would advise to upgrade to get day light, space and working facilities (99352810)

positive comments Dining Room and bar very well presented and lovely atmosphere
negative comments A small, basement room with a central heating radiator which you could not turn off and a wall thermostat which was broken plus a shower with a single power jet of water! Not exactly a shower more of a stab!
Good
Anonymous (Young couple) 28 November 2006

No overall comment. (99547379)

positive comments Good room amenities (TV, DVD, Hi Fi)
negative comments Room cleanliness was poor. The bed spread was soiled and stained, there was candle wax spilt on the sofa and the bathroom blind had a substantial amount of mildew on it. Also, the bathroom was on the small size and surfaces looked slightly dated.
Good
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 15 November 2006

No overall comment. (99141042)

positive comments Nice small touches - sherry, fruit
negative comments The room was tiny. Noise levels - unacceptable
Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 13 November 2006

A friendly and welcoming team at an hotel that is centrally located and am ideal base from which to visit the city on foot. Bristol is very well served by a wide variety of good quality places to eat so make the most of a visit and eat out. (99876312)

positive comments An excellent location and premises. Bristol has a great deal to offer and the position of this hotel allows easy access to the majority of the city. The staff were friendly, helpful and efficient and attentive without being intrusive.
negative comments Sadly the standard of food served in the restuarant did not reach the overall standard of the hotel. The menu offered a number of interesting options but sadly the actual food did not match up. In their defence the staff were concerned, helpful and apologetic.
Excellent
Martin from Beckford, United Kingdom;GB (Solo leisure traveller) 07 November 2006

No overall comment. (99118070)

positive comments Excellent facilities. Nice personal touches like music centre, fresh tea, coffee, milk, fruit bowl and a mini decanter of port!
Good
Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller) 25 October 2006

The online booking system was awesomely efficient. Wish we'd known your fab cocktail bar shut at 1 - we were dying to try it after surviving an appalling party. (99064974)

positive comments Loved the location, quirky feel to the lobby and lounge. Stylish but intimate.
negative comments Roon was a bit small and though good quality - just lacked the flair of the downstairs area.
Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 31 August 2006

No overall comment. (3305255035)

positive comments Bedroom, resturant and staff
negative comments Performance of the television and cleanliness of bathroom
Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 23 August 2006

No overall comment. (3305184341)

positive comments quiet room on third floor. We appreciated the bowl of fruit and ground coffee.
negative comments Room a little small and very warm
Excellent
Derek from Rotherham, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 22 August 2006

No overall comment. (3305216268)

positive comments The complimentary extras in the room such as fruit Shery Teas /coffe etc. excelent central location.
Excellent
carole from Manchester, United Kingdom;GB (Solo leisure traveller) 21 July 2006

A lovely hotel with friendly staff situated in a quiet old English square overlooking a small park. The smell of blossom on the breeze was heavenly and although my room would have benefitted from air conditioning my stay was most enjoyable. I would certainly use this hotel again if I visit Bristol in the future. (3305004334)

positive comments I found the hotel quiet and peaceful. Overlooking a park my room had a lovely view over Bristol. Staff were friendly and helpful.
negative comments The room was very hot and would have benefitted from air conditioning. I was provided with a fan which helped somewhat. I was disappointed that the only TV channels which had good reception were Sky Sports and Sky News. None of the terrestrial channels were clear enough to watch. I would have liked decaffienated tea which was requested prior to my stay but not provided. There were, however a selection of herbal teas and chocolate, together with fresh coffee and tea for those who can drink caffiene.
Good
Amanda from Yate, United Kingdom;GB (Young couple) 20 July 2006

Nice, modern contemporary hotel with nice little extras in the rooms. Just a bit disappointed about the noise from the bar. (3304942410)

positive comments We liked the little touches in the room like fresh fruit, fresh milk, ground coffee, sherry etc.
negative comments We were given a basement room which was a bit dark and music from the bar above was very loud until late.
Good
Peter from Kingsland, United Kingdom;GB (Mature couple) 18 July 2006

Young and pleasant staff but a little lacking in clear information for the guest. Became a bit of an initative test to find the room / garaging etc. Also not forwarned before arrival that the restaurant would be closed that evening with a function, leaving us to look for a place to eat. Excellent breakfast but expensive at £14 per person. (3304976966)

positive comments Central to Bristol and in good area.
negative comments Basement room a little small although very well equipped
Average
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 06 July 2006

No overall comment. (3304909429)

Good
Anonymous (Young couple) 22 June 2006

No overall comment. (3304857210)

This site is secure - booking process verified by GeoTrust
Hotel booking process secured by GeoTrust