Wanting on the lodge particulars for our brief break in Bristol, it was the quirky art work, the good location and parking which jumped out at me – however penning this Mercure Bristol Grand lodge assessment, following two 36C days in Bristol, I additionally discovered myself celebrating the aircon!
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Which isn’t to say that it didn’t tick all my different packing containers too. In reality, we’d have been arduous pressed to discover a higher base for a number of days strolling round Bristol, seeing the sights and recognizing Gromit statues (together with Wallace, Feathers McGraw et al).
So in case you’re planning your personal household break in Bristol, right here’s the way it measures up in my assessment of Mercure Bristol Grand with youngsters.
Mercure Bristol Grand lodge: important statistics
The four-star lodge has 186 rooms together with household rooms and suites, in addition to numerous double and twin room choices.
Primarily based on Broad Avenue, the lodge is simply moments from the eating places on Corn Avenue and St Nicholas Market, in addition to round 10 minutes on foot from the retailers at Broadmead and the Harbourfront, so it’s a incredible location for exploring.
There’s been a lodge on this website for over 155 years, initially opening in 1869 because the White Lion lodge and renamed the Grand Lodge in 1874. You’ll nonetheless discover parts of the Victorian heritage within the Grade II listed constructing though with a current refurbishment and loads of fashionable artwork giving it a much more up to date really feel.
There’s a bar and restaurant (with a enjoyable bee theme), the place breakfast is served and the place there was dwell music one night. The lodge additionally has parking (paid however discounted for visitors). The earlier spa and pool closed a number of years in the past so is now not out there.
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Mercure Bristol Grand Lodge: assessment
Having learn some barely combined evaluations on-line earlier than we checked in, I’ll admit I used to be barely nervous as we arrived at Mercure Bristol Grand .
Stepping from the outside, with its classic glass and conventional really feel, into the extra fashionable reception embellished with fashionable artwork, the pleasant {and professional} welcome began to place my thoughts at relaxation – an impression accomplished by the primary glimpse of our household room.
In addition to an enormous double mattress, there was a settee mattress already transformed to a different double, with a desk and seat over to the facet, and an enormous TV on the wall. And unlikely some household rooms, the place you’re crammed in with out area to swing a kitten, we had loads of area to stroll round, together with a stand for the suitcase.
There’s additionally a small cabinet with hangers, though storage is restricted in case you’re planning an extended keep. For our brief break, it didn’t hassle us, particularly with some area on the second mattress if wanted for unpacking.
There’s additionally a little bit protected and mini kettle with tea/espresso though no fridge or minibar in case you’re hoping to relax something. There isn’t water offered within the rooms, however you possibly can assist your self to lemon water in reception, so you possibly can fill glasses or bottles there.
The stunning toilet was one other spotlight – I coveted the black and white patterned tiles, whereas the large bottles of toiletries had been scented with neroli and bergamot. There’s no conditioner however there may be handwash, bathe gel and shampoo.
There’s additionally the selection of an overhead bathe and a handheld bathe in addition to a shower, excellent for cooling down after strolling round attempting to find Gromit statues on the brand new path (and simply nearly as good heat within the mornings).
And even higher, there was a lot of area for our toiletries – the perils of travelling with a tween who has greater than I do! – relatively than the usually tiny nook offered.
As Bristol sweltered in 36C sunshine, the deliciously cool aircon meant you’d by no means have recognized it within the room. We had it set on 20C however getting back from strolling round within the warmth, it felt immediately cooling – there was a fan offered too, however we didn’t want to make use of it.
Better of all, the room was very quiet too, set away from the street – though we did have numerous chatty pigeons exterior the window in addition to a handful of seagulls. When you do sleep evenly, it’s price bringing earplugs, I discovered the cooing comparatively stress-free, but it surely’s surprisingly penetrating in case you’re asleep.
There’s an important alternative on the buffet breakfast as nicely. Sadly the pancake machine was damaged, however there’s correct espresso together with espresso, plus sizzling dishes, toast/recent bread, numerous jams, chilly meat and cheeses, yoghurts, fruit, cereals and fruit juice. All the things you wanted to set you up for a day strolling round Bristol.
And whereas we didn’t eat within the restaurant, we did cease in for a drink one other evening as nicely – my daughter’s apple juice was the dimensions of her head which happy her no finish, and all of the employees we met right here had been as pleasant and useful as our check-in (and check-out) expertise.
There’s extra to a keep than practicalities, after all – though having a lodge automotive park proper subsequent door was a significant bonus as I used to be driving (it’s price figuring out the areas and corners are comparatively tight, though my little automotive had no issues, and the raise was out of order throughout our go to).
Whereas Mercure Bristol Grand is a venerable outdated woman on the earth of inns, she’s had a current glow-up (as my daughter would put it).
Impressed by Bristol’s UpFest, the biggest city road artwork and graffiti competition in Europe, yow will discover over 500 items of commissioned road artwork across the lodge, from greater items within the reception to vibrant works dotted across the rooms and corridors, to not point out different quirky touches such because the old school typewriter proper by the doorway.
Whereas we’re previous the purpose of needing child and toddler amenities, in case you’re visiting Bristol with tweens and youths, this beats your common chain lodge arms down.
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Mercure Bristol Grand with youngsters: the decision
That is one lodge which manages to tick a whole lot of packing containers, no matter what you’re hoping for – conventional heritage however a up to date really feel, important modcons like aircon and comfy beds and an important bathe with pretty toiletries.
Whereas it may not have among the prospers of others, whether or not that’s a minibar and biscuits within the room or lodge pool, there was nothing we couldn’t dwell with out, and many – like parking – which made our life a lot simpler.
And the situation is nearly unattainable to beat – particularly with the solar shining down, nothing was greater than a brief stroll away… one thing which might additionally are available in simply as helpful within the rain!
Disclosure: My keep was courtesy of Mercure Bristol Grand lodge and Go to Bristol – all opinions in my Mercure Bristol Grand lodge assessment are my very own (and my daughter’s). This put up incorporates affiliate hyperlinks – any purchases you make are unaffected however I’ll obtain a small fee
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