Huge Bristol hotel suddenly closes to the public ‘for the foreseeable future’

A major city centre has closed to the public ‘for the foreseeable future’, BristolWorld can reveal.

On its website, The Hampton by Hilton Bristol City Centre says it is ‘currently open, however we are not accepting reservations until further notice’.

The three-star hotel on Bond Street, near the Bear Pit, is one of the largest in the city, offering 186 rooms.

But those trying to make a reservation have been told it is set to be closed to the public for at least a year.

In an email shared with BristolWorld, a hotel worker wrote to a customer: “Unfortunately, Hampton by Hilton Bristol City Centre is currently closed to the public for the foreseeable future due to a change in contract in April 2023.

“The hotel is likely to be closed to the public for at least a year and therefore we cannot take any future reservations.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

The hotel opened in 2015, following the conversion of York House, a 1960s office block.

It features a restaurant, business centre, bar and fitness room, with 46 jobs created when it opened.

BristolWorld has contacted the Hilton Hotel group regarding the reasons for the closure.