How to Find Luxury Hotels in Bristol, England

Get ready for the historic English city of Bristol. With beautiful medieval artistry and Roman charm, this English city will please you with its class and local sparkle.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Passport
• Computer with Internet access

Know Your Destination

1. Know that the city of Bristol is also a county in England, as well as the largest city in the southwest part of the country. Bristol is home to about half a million people.

2. Take in some hands-on history. The original city of Bristol was encased by the rivers Avon and Frome, as well as walls that still stand today.

3. Know that Bristol is a city of churches. Be sure to visit these historic structures during your stay in England.

4. Enjoy a hot air balloon ride during your stay in Bristol. Bristol, England is the world's capital of hot air ballooning.

Choose Your Bristol, England Lodging

5. To book accommodations, contact Destination Bristol at 011 ([phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). It's a good idea to look just outside the city for luxury accommodations in a countryside setting. If you're looking for a relaxing vacation, this can be the better option.

6. Consider staying near the harbor in Clifton. You'll find some hotels that are historic buildings, full of luxury and charm.

7. Stay in the city center. Luxury accommodations are available in this area (along with budget options), and you'll be close to many attractions and tourist destinations.

8. Consider staying in the 500-year-old Thornbury Castle Luxury Hotel just outside of Bristol. It boasts being the only Tudor Castle open as a hotel in England, enabling you to join the priceless ranks of kings and queens for about $500 a night.

Primary Tourist Attractions in Bristol, England

9. Book luxury accommodations during the winter holiday season and experience some of the Christmas festivities celebrated at the famous Berkeley Castle. Do not miss the tropical butterfly house and try to take in one of the numerous meals or concerts during December.

10. Consider finding luxury accommodations near the harbor in Bristol. You will be near the magic of the water and be able to take a ferry every day and discover the sea in Bristol.

11. Travel to Bristol in August to enjoy the festival of wood at the Westonbirt Arboretum. This arboretum in England houses one of the largest and oldest man-made tree collections in the world.

Tips & Warnings

• All phone numbers include the international prefix "011." When calling internationally but not from the United States or Canada, substitute that "011" with "00." All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
• Utilize public transportation during your stay in Bristol. Taxis and trains can get you anywhere you need to go inside of the city.