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Aus London kommend liegt das Hotel sehr verkehrsgünstig in der Nähe der Autobahnabfahrt Bristol von der M4. Vom Hotel erreicht man über die M32 in etwa 15 Minuten das Zentrum von Bristol mit zahlreichen Restaurants und Pubs. Das Hotel selbst ist sehr zweckmäßig eingerichtet und bietet ein gutes englisches Frühstücksbuffett - Kaffe gab es nur über die Bedienung, und die war leider sehr unaufmerksam. Das Hotel bietet einen Swimmingpool, der am Abend leider für 1,5 Std. für einen ortsansässigen "Sportverein" genutzt wurde und für die Hotelgäste in dieser Zeit gesperrt war.

I previously reviewed this hotel in November 2011 but as I stay here every week throughout the year I thought I'd give yet an another update. I have a choice about where I stay and I still like it here - and much prefer this hotel to the Express about 1/2 mile away or the city centre hotels that I've stayed in.The rooms beginning 4, 5 or 6 are larger than the other rooms and set in a separate block but all the rooms (and bathrooms) in this hotel are very clean and comfortable and have individual heating/cooling controls and in my experience these all work and the systems are quiet as is the hotel generally and especially late at night. There are some fowl on the lake at the back of the hotel but most guests will like the natural sounds of these animals and in any case all the rooms have double glazing so are quiet. In some rooms you can hear distant traffic noise but you would need to be very sensitive to find this annoying. The beds are very comfortable; duvets and pillows are fresh and inviting.The TVs are large flat screen units with multiple channels (including HD) with options for pay-to-view movies. Internet services are wireless BUT if your package doesn't include internet then beware of excessive charges or bring your own mobile alternative - there is reasonable reception here for 3G from some providers (including Vodafone and Orange) so chances are your mobile device or USB modem will work OK. IHG have plans to roll-out free Internet for Priority Club members (only Gold and Platinum from this summer, but all membership classes from summer 2014) so the excessive charge niggle will disappear eventually.The hotel has a good sized pool and there is a small gym. The saunas are in the changing rooms (the men's has a delightful view of the urinal) so ideal if you only want same sex company, but not otherwise. There is quite a good range of outdoor play equipment for small children and the hotel has large grounds and a rather attactive pond. At times during the year rabbits are in abundance in the grounds which is quite delightful.There is ample free (outdoor) car parking with barrier access which prevents both unauthorised use and the grounds from being used as a short-cut by commuters to UWE or the Bristol Business Park. Buses really are an option for getting around and there are stops nearby with direct access to the city centre and frequent services. Both Bristol Parkway and Filton Abbey Wood stations are walking distance if you are fit and don't have much luggage, but would be too far otherwise. All the food in the restaurants, bar and room service is reasonable quality but not particularly good value or exceptional - historically room service meals could be less than piping hot on arrival, but I've had no problem with this in the past few months. Some of the wines are highly drinkable! Bar prices are predictably high and the bar area is large but can still sometimes be dominated by sports TV (and it may surprise HI to learn that some of their guests really don't care for TV sports). The buffet breakfast is excellent and there are newspapers for all the nobby-no-mates forced to eat alone while away from home. Earlier difficulties with delays caused by coach parties eating at the same time seem to have been fully resolved - well done HI. BTW I have noted that a couple of times coach parties from overseas have arrived with cash in Euros and not Sterling and the front desk have told these guests that they cannot exchange the money so these travellers may need to bring credit cards to settle their bills.I would suggest that the restaurant menu is the one area that could be improved. I'm guessing that there is little scope for this in the brand but why not let the chef be creative with a dish of his (her?) own choice each week - let the regulars have something more like Master Chef than Little Chef and we may eat-in more often.Recently the minibars have always been empty so you can use these to keep your own drinks cool which

We stayed here while visiting family and the hotel is great. Clean, great service and comfortable rooms. The location is on the outskirts near the M4 but the hotel has a good bar and restaurant (didn't eat in the restaurant so cannot comment). There is a great curry house just down the road as well if you fancy eating out.

My daughter went down to Bristol with her friends for a trampolining competition. I had never used this hotel before but went off the reviews. Apparently it was very clean & welcoming & had a fantastic leisure club. It was really good value for money at ¿¿29.50 per night. The only downside was that if we wanted a breakfast it would be can extra ¿¿8.50.

I must admit that I wasn¿¿¿t too sure about this hotel when I first approached it. It¿¿¿s quite an old Holiday Inn and looks a bit like a 1960¿¿¿s motel. Once inside howvere, it couldn¿¿¿t be more different ¿¿¿ it¿¿¿s like they haven¿¿¿t gotten around to finishing the outside yet. The reception staff are very friendly and welcoming, taking the time to exchange small talk. I did have a problem with my booking on arrival the first time I stayed at this hotel a few weeks ago with the hotel not receiving my booking from the booking agency but the manager had this resolved within minutes and I was in my room. For an older hotel I was pleasantly surprised at the accommodation. The rooms are very well appointed with everything you need for a few days away including mini-fridge, big TV, trouser press, iron and ironing board (for you ladies!). Unfortunately the hotel is still charging guests ¿¿10.00 for four hours of Wi-Fi use which is a little dissapointing and my only negative point about the hotel. The first room I was offered this time smelled heavily of cigarette smoke and although all rooms are non-smoking I was quickly offered another room without question. I haven¿¿¿t used the hotel restaurant yet apart from breakfast, but the menu looks quite appetising with a good selection on offer. The breakfast is great with a good selection of cooked and continental style options ¿¿¿ a great start to the day. In summary: Given the choice, I would stay here rather than the Express Holiday Inn just down the road as it feels more like a hotel rather than just somewhere to get your head down for the night, and it¿¿¿s cheaper for me through my booking agency, which may not be true for all guests.