{"id":676350,"date":"2026-01-05T22:26:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T22:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/676350\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T22:26:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T22:26:39","slug":"review-hampton-by-hilton-bristol-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/676350\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport opened in February 2017 and remains the only hotel located directly on the Bristol Airport site<\/strong>. After many past positive experiences<\/strong>, I booked a stay to avoid relying on buses from the city centre, taxis, or hotel shuttles for our 5:40 AM flight.<\/p>\n

The hotel has recently been expanded<\/strong>, adding an extra 50 rooms, which is certainly needed given it\u2019s often booked out.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"theThe hotel extension<\/p>\n

Booking<\/p>\n

I booked a non-refundable stay back in January 2024 direct via the Hilton app after booking a package trip to Rovaniemi.<\/p>\n

I first clicked through via Avios.com to earn 4 Avios per \u00a31 spent<\/strong>. I do not have Hilton status, but I noticed that Diamond members earn only 1 point per \u00a31 spent<\/strong>, compared to non-status and Gold members who earn up to 4 points per \u00a31 (currently 6). Surely this should be the other way around!<\/p>\n

The total cost was \u00a3133.25 for a Twin Room, which is reasonable by this hotel\u2019s standards. Rates often climb to \u00a3200, and the hotel is usually booked months in advance. For my next stay, I\u2019ve had to book via Booking.com as there were no rooms left booking direct, despite booking well in advance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Location<\/p>\n

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The hotel is easily walkable from the main airport terminal. Access to Bristol Airport is more difficult than at most other UK airports. There is no train link; only regular Flyer buses from Bristol, Bath and Weston-super-Mare, plus coaches.<\/p>\n

\"BristolThe new Bristol Airport bus terminal<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why the Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport stands out. It\u2019s on the airport site, and it\u2019s a short walk of under 5 minutes to the terminal, with no shuttle required<\/strong>. If you\u2019re travelling with lots of luggage, give yourself a couple of extra minutes \u2013 it\u2019s still far easier than shuttles, but it\u2019s not a flat, indoor walkway.<\/p>\n

\"MultiWell signed when exiting the multi-storey carpark
\n\"HamptonAccess is not completely covered. You enter via the same walkway as before the Bristol Airport upgrade
\nCheck-in
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Walking into the reception area, it\u2019s very spacious and clean.<\/strong> It\u2019s always a relief after a long flight or train journey. I always find the reception staff to be friendly and helpful. Official check-in is 3:00 PM.<\/p>\n

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\n\"receptionSeating in the reception area
\nThe Room<\/p>\n

The rooms here are clean and modern. Beds are comfortable, and soundproofing is reasonable.<\/strong> Some of the rooms are on the small side, but for a one-night stay, I found this ok. It\u2019s very much a sleep-and-go room.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"The standard setup of a Twin Room<\/p>\n

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Other room types include Queen\/Queen with Sofa Bed\/Queen Accessible, Super King, and Family Connecting Room.<\/p>\n

The WIFI is free, fast, and reliable. I spent a few hours finishing some work before the trip.<\/p>\n

Bathroom<\/p>\n

The bathroom was functional and all we needed for a one-night stay.<\/strong> Plenty of towels were provided along with shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. I always find this hotel to be very clean.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s always nice to have body lotion provided, too. I\u2019m always a fan of this one, though I do prefer individual toileteries.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Tea and coffee-making facilities were also everything we needed. I was surprised to find coffee bags rather than filter coffee, though I find the taste similar.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\nDining<\/p>\n

The restaurant here has lots of mediocre reviews. <\/strong>Despite staying here plenty of times, I\u2019ve never dined here, so I thought I\u2019d give it a go. Though it\u2019s very convenient to have somewhere to eat if needed, the menu is very basic<\/strong>, as is the seating.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re dining here, make sure your expectations aren\u2019t high. The food is nice and perfectly edible, but nothing luxurious.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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I\u2019m sure you can agree, these dishes could have been more appealing! We ordered cheese-topped chips with a side salad and kids\u2019 tomato pasta.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Cheesy Chips and a side salad<\/p>\n

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\"\"Kids tomato pasta<\/p>\n

My 6-year-old was not a fan, unfortunately, despite tomato pasta being her favourite.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also a paid coffee machine in the reception area<\/strong>, which is a nice touch, especially if you leave too early for breakfast or want a quick grab-and-go coffee.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A variety of snacks and drinks are also available.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Next to the bar, you\u2019ll also find more snacks and toiletries for sale.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Just minutes from the hotel in the new multi-modal hub<\/strong>, you\u2019ll find M&S food. Just inside the terminal, you\u2019ll also find a WHSmith. New to Bristol Airport, there\u2019s also a Ritazza, a Caff\u00e8 Nero, and a Burger King before security.<\/p>\n

\"\"The new Bristol Airport walkway \u2013 looking festive
\nBreakfast
\n\"\"Credit: Hilton<\/p>\n

I\u2019m always impressed with the breakfast offering. Again, it\u2019s nothing luxurious, but a continental breakfast is served from 4:00 AM, and bags to go are available if required. At 6:00 AM, a hot breakfast is served buffet style.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, this time, our flight departed at 5:40 AM, so we missed breakfast. However, I always enjoy breakfast here, and I can confirm it\u2019s a much better standard than the other dining<\/strong>. I will add photos after my next stay.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Parking
\n\"\"A view of the hotel carpark from the corridor<\/p>\n

Parking is the one area where this hotel can feel unnecessarily stressful<\/strong>. The big thing to know is that you\u2019re effectively dealing with Bristol Airport-style parking and enforcement, not a normal hotel car park setup. Plan carefully<\/strong> if you plan on parking here. It\u2019s \u00a345 per day<\/strong>, which is cheaper than other 12-24 hour options<\/strong><\/a> on the airport site, but it\u2019s not available to pre-book.<\/p>\n

If I were driving here, I would most likely park elsewhere. However, there is 1 hour of free parking, so you can check in and drop off your bags before moving your car elsewhere.<\/p>\n

Other Facilities
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There\u2019s also a small on-site gym, which is absolutely fine for a one-night stay. You\u2019ll also find a Business Centre and meeting rooms.<\/p>\n

Check-Out<\/p>\n

The hotel has a convenient \u2018leave your key in a box\u2019 check-out. Official check-out time is 11:00 AM.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Getting it for Less \/ Hilton Status Benefits<\/p>\n

As a Hilton status holder, you won\u2019t find many extra benefits at Hampton by Hilton hotels<\/strong>, particularly at airport properties. Breakfast is included for everyone, and you\u2019ll still earn bonus points on eligible stays<\/strong> (with nights counting towards status). However, Hilton\u2019s complimentary upgrades do not apply at Hampton by Hilton. Late check-out can be requested (the new Diamond Reserve tier<\/strong> <\/a>has guaranteed 4 PM late check-out on qualifying stays), but it\u2019s subject to availability. If you\u2019re paying cash, booking early is the single biggest money-saver.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Other Hotels Near Bristol Airport<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re driving, there are a range of reasonably priced hotels on the way into Bristol. There\u2019s also the Holiday Inn Bristol Airport<\/strong><\/a>, which is unfortunately not on the site; it\u2019s actually 3 miles away. I\u2019ve stayed here before but found the shuttle a faff, and it\u2019s \u00a38 per person each way, which is similar to the cost of the bus to the city centre. It\u2019s been refurbished recently, and it\u2019s certainly a consideration.\u00a0<\/p>\n

City Centre Options
\n\"\"Radisson Blu Bristol Centre<\/p>\n

If you have a morning flight that\u2019s not too early, you could consider a hotel in central Bristol<\/strong>. If you\u2019re arriving by public transport, the Bristol Temple Meads area is also convenient, and the A1 Flyer stops here. In the centre, I like the Radisson Blu Waterside (review here), <\/strong><\/a>and there\u2019s also the Marriott Royal<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Final Words<\/p>\n

Yes, it can feel expensive for a Hampton, and parking needs careful planning. But if you have an early departure and want the least stressful possible start to your trip, this remains the best hotel option at Bristol Airport.<\/strong> I\u2019m glad we stayed here before such an early flight. I can\u2019t imagine getting up any earlier for a flight and having to get to the airport beforehand.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Lapland\"Enjoying our first day in Lapland after some extra sleep \u2013 The journey from the airport to the hotel
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