On Bristol’s own harbourside sits The Bristol, a part of the Irish family-owned hotel group, The Doyle Collection - a brand known internationally for its luxury hotels such as The Kensington in London and The Westbury in Dublin.
The Bristol offers modern style and warm urban design which, alongside its highly-rated facilities and unbeatable waterfront location, has become a firm favourite with Bristolians and visitors alike.
The hotel plays a central role in the local business and vibrant creative community, connecting thousands of guests a year to the best Bristol has to offer - including theatres, museums and art galleries; shopping in Cabot Circus; local attractions such as the Clifton Suspension Bridge and SS Great Britain; and Bristol’s innovative companies.
But it isn’t just recreational residents relaxing in one of the 187 rooms who have claimed The Bristol as a go-to spot.
Both businesses close to home and companies from far-and-wide take advantage of the hotel’s unsurpassed guest service and innovative meeting facilities to impress clients and foster collaboration.
The impressive facilities
Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, The Bristol makes sure that every need can be catered for.
Now so many professionals are working from home, there’s a need for meeting spaces which aren’t your usual corporate office - The Bristol's separate meeting and events centre is an ideal alternative.
Against the attractive harbour backdrop sit nine elegantly appointed event spaces, a generous lobby and break-out areas. With the accompanying latest technology, great catering, a private bar and the capacity to accommodate up to 400 people, The Bristol is sure to meet the needs of any kind of event.
From sales conferences to executive board meetings, training seminars to interviews, weddings to Christmas parties, the various ballrooms and suites all have their own atmosphere which will found the basis of a successful gathering.
For those who would prefer to connect over an exquisite meal or are just looking for a place to impress, The River Grille with its lofty dimensions, floor-to-ceiling windows and harbourside views is a popular choice - enjoying a strong reputation locally within the top 25 Restaurants on TripAdvisor.
Or, if you’re just needing to find an after-work haunt to wind down, The River Lounge is the cocktail aficionado’s dream, alongside the Shore Café Bar’s open-air terrace which is an idyllic waterside-al fresco option during the warmer months.
A ‘can do’ attitude
As with most hospitality businesses, the atmosphere of the venue and quality of service is highly dependent on the team.
So after finding out that The Bristol has been formally recognised for the fifth time as a Great Place to Work, you know that you can expect a positive experience.
There’s a welcoming warmth and thoughtfulness throughout the hotel which puts everyone at ease, enriched by the ‘can do’ attitude of the caring and professional team which ensures every guest’s need to be met.
A central reason for this is the hotel’s dedicated People and Culture team, who have rooted learning and development at the very centre the company.
By offering staff on-the-job training, placements and leadership programmes, guests ultimately receive a smooth and exemplary service from a cohesive team of confident, skilled and motivated people.
The Bristol bears witness everyday to the difference its supportive workplace ethos makes - in order celebrate those doing the same, it is sponsoring the Best Place to Work Award at the soon-to-be launched BristolLive Business Awards 2022.
Jane Guy, director of sales and marketing at The Bristol, said: “Even businesses which are not consumer-facing or in the hospitality sector know how important good morale is to creating a successful end product. Fostering new ideas and finding ways to grow is dependent on your team feeling comfortable enough to explore their abilities and work at their best.
“At The Bristol, we’ve created a culture where guests will not only receive a welcoming, nurturing experience, but so will our valued team. They are the stars of the show, and it’s important that we give them a stage upon which they can shine on, guaranteeing that guests receive the best performance possible. ”
