Artist Residence, Bristol hotel review

ARTIST ResidenceBristol is one of five to open in the UK, joining London, Brighton, Cornwall and Oxfordshire.

Here's everything you need to know when booking a stay.

Where is the hotel?

Tucked down an unassuming side street among traditional terraced townhouses, the Grade-I listed, Bristol property is in Portland Square, closest to Montpelier station and Bristol Temple Meads.

There’s no parking so you’ll have to get the train or park at the nearby Cabot Circus multi-storey car park.

What is the hotel like?

Like its name would suggest, Artist Residence is an urban-chic gallery with rooms.

Built inside an old boot factory, the hotel has exposed brick walls and artwork handpicked by the owners.

Like all of its sister hotels, the once tired yet characterful building has been stylishly renovated.

What are the rooms like?

With 23 rooms to choose from, the smallest are the cute but cosy Broom Cupboard or Shoebox.

For more space there are two suites – each with a living and dining area – or the biggest two-storey room The Lookout.

Each sleeps two people, with either double or super king size beds.

Nespresso coffee machines, Grind pods and tea-making facilities join the stocked mini bar with snacks such as Tony Choconoloney, Torres crisps and alcoholic miniatures.

Smart TVs and Robert radios will keep you entertained, and there are even complimentary phone chargers and umbrellas to borrow.

Each bathroom has either a full shower or roll top baths as well as full-size Bramley toiletries and amenity kits with everything from toothpaste to ear plugs.

Rooms cost from £140 per night – click here to book.

What is there to eat and drink there?

You'd be mad not to eat at the on-site restaurant The Boot Factory which is also popular with locals on a night out.

New this year is Bob's Bistro, tucked behind the main dining area.

The crispy charred cabbage is a must with the rich miso dressing being a highlight, as well as the creamy pumpkin gnocchi.

Staff are happy to make whatever cocktail you want, as well as having all the classics on offer at the bar.

Stay here for breakfast too with options ranging from porridge and cereal to Full English breakfasts and delicious matcha lattes.

What else is there to do there?

The hotel is a five-minute walk from Cabot Circus, a massive shopping complex with restaurants and a cinema.

If you’re keen to soak up even more art it won’t be hard to find it.

The home of Banksy, Bristol’s streets are filled with colourful graffiti, especially around the Stokes Croft area.

Is the hotel family-friendly?

It's better suited to couples on a weekend city getaway, but cots are available in some rooms as well as pull-out beds which cost an additional £30 per night.

Is there access for guests with disabilities?

It's an old building so it's not massively suitable, although there is a lift that goes to all floors except the top one.

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