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Hotel

Thistle Bristol City Centre - The Grand Hotel

Bristol, South West England — BS1 2EL

250

Max Capacity

FROM

£200

Per Day

4.8

26 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Thistle Bristol City Centre - The Grand Hotel is a distinguished Victorian property located in the heart of Bristol's shopping and business district. This elegant hotel offers a range of flexible meeting and event spaces suitable for conferences, corporate events, and social gatherings. The venue features period architecture combined with modern amenities including high-speed WiFi, professional AV equipment, and dedicated event management support. Its central location provides easy access to Bristol's attractions, shopping areas, and transport links, making it an ideal choice for business events and conferences in the South West.

Room Capacities

theatre

180

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

120

reception

250

dining

150

banquet

140

Pricing

Day rates from £200

Competitive day delegate rates available. Meeting room hire rates vary by room size and requirements. Contact venue directly for detailed pricing.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Air conditioning

Natural daylight

City centre location

24-hour reception

Restaurant

Bar

Accessible

Parking nearby

AV & Technical

Projector

Screens

PA System

Wireless Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Lectern

Video Conferencing Equipment

Ideal For

ConferencesCorporate EventsWedding ReceptionsBusiness MeetingsTraining SessionsGala DinnersProduct Launches

Location & Access

Broad Street, Bristol BS1 2EL

Bristol Temple Meads railway station 1.2 miles away with regular services to London, Birmingham, and Wales. Local bus routes serve the city centre. Bristol Airport 8 miles away with shuttle bus connections.

Several public car parks within 2-3 minutes walk including Cabot Circus and Broadmead car parks. Street parking with restrictions during business hours.

Wheelchair accessible