parking is available for a surcharge. the chic, contemporary studios include free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, ipod docks, and kitchenettes with washer/dryers. this modern apartment hotel in the bustling harbourside area is a 4-minute walk from colston hall and a 13-minute walk from bristol city museum and art gallery. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the 1- to 3-bedroom apartments offer separate living rooms. upgraded units have balconies Bristol Airport 24 min
Bristol Aquarium (4 min) Sharks, rays, a giant octopus, Amazonian and tropical fish in huge tanks with underwater tunnels. Royal Crescent (34 min) Massive green grassy lawns next to the Royal Crescent with serene views of historic architecture. Bath Abbey (37 min) Late Medieval church with a Victorian Gothic interior by Sir George Gilbert Scott and tower tours. Bristol Museum & Art Gallery (7 min) Archaeology, geology and art including fossils, a Romany caravan and artwork by local boy Banksy. The Roman Baths (36 min) Roman bathhouse and temple, with spring water, Pump Room restaurant, museum and audio tour for kids. Floating Harbour (8 min) Brunel's SS Great Britain (9 min) Museum on Brunel's restored 1843 passenger liner with tours below deck and views of the propellor. Blaise Castle Estate (26 min) 18th-century decorative castle on a picturesque estate with a 19th-century house & art museum. M Shed (7 min) Colourful exhibits detailing history of the city and its people in a 1950s' dockside transit shed. Bristol Zoo Gardens (14 min) Conservation zoo and 12-acre gardens with a Gorilla Island, seals, penguins, reptiles and lions. Clifton Suspension Bridge (12 min) Isambard Kingdom Brunel's masterpiece of industrial design spans a deep, urban river gorge. Clifton Observatory (12 min) Historic windmill, circa 1766, with an observation tower offering picturesque views. Bristol Cathedral (5 min) Free entry to Anglican cathedral with 12th-century heritage, including its vaulted chapter house. Thermae Bath Spa (36 min) Modern glass and stone spa with thermal waters, Roman origins and an open rooftop swimming pool. Cabot Tower (11 min) 32-metre viewing tower, built in 1897, for 400th anniversary of John Cabot's voyage to Newfoundland. |