Reviews of Hotel Bristol 4 stars

The View

The food

Reception staff members are fantastic

Restaurant staff rude and expected children to be silent and don't move and one would give dirty looks and tut

Having on site parking was convenient

It’s far from a 4 star hotel. When you walk in you’re greeted by a stench of smoke that reminds you of a casino from the 70s. The pool was disgusting, I did not allow the kids to use it. The room was in desperate need of repairs, with a showerhead that should have been replaced a long time ago, cheap and half broken shower stall doors, and overall ikea style decor. Both nights we were there they held 18 birthday parties, with DJ, loud music and loud banging noise into the middle of the night. I spoke with a guy who was allegedly the owner and he didn’t seem to care at all. Also, it’s not particularly convenient to anything. The marina/beach is quite a walk away, as is the main part of town. Oh and the grumpy lady at the front desk chased us down when we were going to leave the room so that we would leave the key, threatening a 200 euro fine if we lost it! 200 euros??? That’s one expensive key! I’m Italian and I know that southern Italy is a bit of a disaster but this is just embarrassing. Stay away!

Morning view from breakfast terrase, super coffee and swiming pool. We also liked the roof exit to the city center and bottom exit to the road to beach

I would appreciate a wider sellection of breakfast, otherwise everything perfect

The position and sea view are exceptional. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly both as regards the hotel and the restaurant.

The room, although equipped with balcony and consequently a wonderful view over the sea and coast, was not large and somewhat lacking in comfort. We feel that the 4 star rating is not warranted.

Location

Parking area.

Very clean lovely breakfast and Diego was super at serving lovely drinks

Location is so central to ferry and the town, lovely little boutique’s and fabulous restaurants, definitely the jewel of The Amalfi Coast

The view.

Our bathroom shower and toilet were not functioning correctly, and the room smelled bad. The nightstand light did not work. I have to say, though, that the night staff was very helpful and accommodating. They were the best part of the hotel. They gave us another room. It was a good solution, but it was inconvinient as we had to get dressed (we were already in pajamas), then pack and haul our bags to the new room. Breakfast was not good, and the server was not friendly at all. The food trays were almost empty. Actually, some were completely empty. For breakfast, the server gave us gluten-free crackers. I asked if they had bread, and then he brought us two pieces of bread (better than nothing, I guess). We do not recommend this hotel.

Great location in an amazing Vietri sul Mare. Phenomenal views of the coast from our terrace. Hotel restaurant offers good food.

Pool a bit on the small side. Breakfast could be more interesting...

I liked that we have some sea view and enough space for sleeping 4 people.

The view was great

Location was amazing. You could walk to the beach in 5 mins & also to the ferry port in 10 mins where you can travel to all the islands on the Amalfi coast. It’s also quieter. Easy access to Vietri town & you can take a bus to Salerno from there. Staff at the hotel were all lovely & very helpful. Pool is very intimate & quiet. Rooms cleaned every day.

Only downside was the breakfast which wasn’t amazing. Not enough fresh fruit but lots of cakes.

Location is nice and convenient.

Room 440 condition related to its position under the roof terrace and service elevator which makes night rest and sleep impossible, having in mind that hotel is organising the night parties for customers not being a hotel guests. Special complaint is addressed to the hotel manager who’s response on this matter was we can’t do anything you have to complain to Booking!!??? So dear Booking would you be so kind and inform me about our right to request the compensation

Not much really.

The staff were rude (except for the girls on reception). The male staff just ignored us continually and we had to keep asking for drinks/menus etc. Unless you spoke Italian they weren't interested and then when they finally served you it was with a frown. As for the 3 guys that sat together for coffee each day and smoked and glared at us we found the whole stay very uncomfortable.