Bristol is an exciting city, overflowing with intriguing, traditional and occasionally off - the - wall things to do and see. What really makes it special is its energy, the mix of historic and new. With the city, coast and countryside all within easy reach, Bristol is a great place to enjoy a day out or a weekend break.
The influences of days past are all around, from the city's Maritime Heritage Centre and home to the SS Great Britain, a magnificent Victorian steam ship to Bristol's City Museum & Art Gallery offering an array of Egyptian, Oriental and Natural History exhibits.
The world famous Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by the great Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Its spectacular setting on the cliffs of the Avon Gorge and wonderful views have made it one of the most popular tourist attractions and the symbol of Bristol.
Voted 'Zoo of the year 2004' by the Good Britain Guide, Bristol Zoo Gardens, just minutes walk from the hotel, has something for everyone from the smallest and rarest tortoise in the world, to the largest ape - There are over 400 exotic and endangered species to explore.