Artist Residence Bristol
28 Portland Square, Bristol BS2 8SA, United Kingdom
Artist Residence Bristol brings together two elements that suit Bristol especially well: an old city building with a visible past, and a contemporary, slightly playful approach to hospitality. Set in Portland Square, the hotel occupies a Georgian townhouse and former boot factory, giving it an urban backdrop that feels rooted in the city rather than detached from it. The property has twenty-three rooms, so it remains compact enough to feel individual, but large enough to offer a more complete hotel stay than the smallest Bristol addresses. MICHELIN includes it as a One-Key hotel, and that recognition aligns with its distinctive personality and strong sense of design-led character. It is a good fit for travellers who want a hotel that reflects Bristol’s creative side without becoming self-conscious about it. The restaurant-and-bar-led format also makes it practical for visitors who prefer to spend more of the evening in-house. As a base, it balances style, central access and clear identity in a way that feels especially well matched to the city.