An elegant Victorian hotel in Bristol

With 182 spacious bedrooms, including sumptuous Suites, the vast majority of which have been newly-refurbished to the highest standards, Thistle Bristol City Centre, The Grand hotel is a City Centre hotel in Bristol which offers both convenience and luxury. We also offer a choice of ten elegant function rooms, making Thistle Bristol City Centre, The Grand hotel one of the most popular wedding venues in the City as well as the first choice for business travellers and tourists alike.

As we’re close to the heart of Bristol, you’ll find it easy to go sightseeing, visit museums, take in some retail therapy or treat yourself to special events. The Grand hotel has guest parking available on-site and is less than a mile away from Bristol Temple Meads station, so we’re easy to find. We also have a full range of spa and beauty treatments available at our Otium Health and Leisure Club, so the luxury treatment isn’t limited to your room.

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Thistle Bristol City Centre, The Grand at a glance:

• Located in Bristol’s City Centre
• 182 rooms, including four Suites, and ten function rooms
• Health & Leisure Club with pool, spa and beauty treatments
• Top attractions in and around Bristol

Elegant Wedding Venue Bristol

We have five function rooms, all of which can be arranged and configured to suit your exact requirements. The largest is the Wessex Suite, which seats up to 400 guests for a wedding breakfast, or 500 for a civil ceremony and evening reception.

The Ballroom, with its crystal chandeliers and private bar area, is one of the most desirable wedding venues in Bristol, suitable for up to 250 guests.

For smaller parties of 50 or so, you might consider the Marlborough, Devon or Duchess Suite.

Your wedding, your way

From start to finish, we’ll put all our facilities, people and experience at your disposal. Total flexibility, with the peace of mind of an all-inclusive price: choose Thistle Bristol City Centre, The Grand and you can be sure you’re in the best possible hands.

Please contact us to discuss the various options open to you.

Thistle Meetings & Events

- Transparent packages: clear offers for 24 hour or day delegates
- No surprise costs: unlimited refreshments, stationary and supplies
- Easy to book: centralised London sales office
Rewarding ...

- Special perks for organisers including free room upgrade, late checkout and complimentary
Wi-Fi
- Inspiring breaks to encourage networking and maintain energy
And Flexible ...


- Vibrant, fresh menus for easy dining, all-day grazing, health and concentration
- Rooms for every need: flexible space from intimate meeting rooms to banqueting halls
- ‘Can Do’ approach and commitments to service