Bristol
Industrial-bohemian with a local art focus. Eclectic vintage furniture, upcycled pieces, limited-edition art prints, and a relaxed, unstuffy atmosphere. Think Banksy's Bristol filtered through a boutique hotel sensibility.
Book the Lookout if you want the most dramatic room — the private roof terrace with 180-degree views is the standout feature in the hotel
Why It Matters
Holds a Michelin One Key award (2025) across all five Artist Residence properties. The Bristol outpost is notable for being built almost entirely around local provenance — art, food, toiletries and drinks all sourced from the city and region. The Boot Factory is open to non-guests and has become a proper neighbourhood fixture.
A Grade I listed Georgian townhouse and a former boot factory, side by side on Portland Square in Bristol's creative St Pauls neighbourhood. Artist Residence Bristol is the largest in the group's five-hotel collection, with 23 individually designed rooms that lean into the building's industrial bones: exposed brick, original cornicing, and arched windows sit alongside commissioned works by local artists — one contributor as young as eight. The Boot Factory bar and restaurant downstairs doubles as a genuine neighbourhood hangout, and the whole place has the feel of a very well-curated friend's house rather than a hotel.
Where You'll Stay
13 room types available
Artist Suite
The best room in the house. 52 sqm of high-ceilinged Georgian grandeur with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Portland Square. The show-stopper is the mint-green 19th-century-style roll-top bathtub in the open-plan bathroom. Separate living space with a large corner sofa and dining table, decorative fireplace, super king bed. Dog-friendly (up to two medium-sized dogs or three small dogs).
Super King · 52 sqm
Bigger Crash Pad
A larger version of the Crash Pad, also in the private-entrance section at the rear of the building. Interconnects with the Crash Pad for groups or families. Dog-friendly. Same caveat applies about kitchen noise.
Double
Boot Room
A step up at 17 sqm, with exposed brick walls, comfy armchairs and a writing desk. King-size bed with an ensuite rain shower. Good value for a couple wanting a bit more space without going suite-level.
King · 17 sqm
Boot Room Double or Twin
Same 17 sqm footprint as the Boot Room, but with the option to configure as king-size double or twin beds. Useful for friends travelling together. Industrial styling, plush armchair, writing desk, and rain shower ensuite.
King or Twin · 17 sqm
Broom Cupboard
The smallest room in the house — and totally honest about it. Petite at 11 sqm, with industrial styling, an original arched window, and a compact ensuite with rain shower. Perfect for a solo overnight or a couple happy to be out exploring. It's on the third floor (stairs only from the second floor).
Double · 11 sqmChapter St. Double or Twin
Neutral tones, comfy armchairs and eclectic artwork at 20 sqm. Super king or twin beds. The key upgrade here over the Boot Room is a proper bathtub alongside the rain shower in the ensuite — makes a big difference for a relaxed stay.
Super King or Twin · 20 sqmClub Suite
Equal in size to the Artist Suite at 52 sqm, the Club Suite is an airy room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Portland Square. Super king-size bed, separate living space and dining table, and a spacious ensuite with roll-top bathtub and rain shower. Also dog-friendly.
Super King · 52 sqmCrash Pad
Compact rooms in their own section of the building with a private entrance. Can be used as interconnecting rooms with the Bigger Crash Pad. Note: located above the kitchen, so there may be some background hum during kitchen hours — not ideal for light sleepers or families with very young children.
DoubleFactory
Light and airy at 17 sqm, with high ceilings, exposed beams and brickwork that lean into the building's boot factory heritage. King-size bed and a rain shower ensuite. The lofty ceilings make these rooms feel bigger than their footprint.
King · 17 sqmLoft
The Loft rooms are a real step up at 24 sqm. Industrial feel with super king beds and a stand-alone roll-top bathtub — the bathroom design is a mix of neutral subway tiles and Azulejo-style squares. A comfy seating area rounds things out. Third-floor rooms share an interconnecting lobby, good for groups.
Super King · 24 sqmShoebox
Small but airy, with light flooding in from a floor-to-ceiling arched window. At 13 sqm it's compact, but the king-size bed and compact ensuite with rain shower give it everything you actually need for a short city break.
King · 13 sqmThe Lookout
The most dramatic room in the hotel. At 34 sqm across two floors, it has a spiral cast-iron staircase leading up to a separate living room and a private rooftop terrace with 180-degree views over Bristol's rooftops. Roll-top bathtub and rain shower in the ensuite. Note: not suitable for children for safety reasons, but it does interconnect with a Boot Room for adult groups.
Double · 34 sqmWorkshop
City retreats at 20 sqm with floor-to-ceiling windows, a separate seating area, writing desk and a luxurious bathroom with roll-top bathtub and rain shower. Super king-size bed. More generous than the Chapter St. rooms, and the floor-to-ceiling windows are a nice touch.
Super King · 20 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A sun-trap patio at the rear of the Boot Factory that comes into its own in warmer months. Open for outdoor drinks and dining in season.
The hotel is a functioning gallery of commissioned works by Bristol artists — some as young as eight, including members of staff. Guests can explore the collection throughout all floors and public spaces.
The Library is a games room with a ping pong table, cosy seating and its own private bar. Available to guests throughout the day; in the evenings it can be used for quieter activities when not privately hired.
The Blue Room in the lower ground floor is a private events space with its own bar, ceiling-mounted projector and private entrance. Suitable for birthdays, meetings, creative sessions and larger parties. The Library also works for smaller gatherings.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Accessible WC on the ground floor. Step-free access to the Boot Factory can be arranged via the rear of the property on request.
Small lift serving the first and second floors, and the lower-ground floor Blue Room events space. Third floor is stairs-only.
Available throughout the hotel, in all rooms and public spaces.
Smart TV with streaming capabilities in every room.
Thoughtfully stocked with local and artisan snacks and drinks.
Roberts radio in every room.
Organic Bramley bath and body products in all bathrooms. Sustainably made and handmade in the UK.
Grind coffee pods and fresh milk provided in every room. Oat or soy milk available on request.
Dogs welcome in selected rooms for £20 per dog, per night. Includes dog bed, bowls and treats. Dog-friendly rooms include Artist Suite, Club Suite, Bigger Crash Pad, Crash Pad and selected Boot Room, Workshop, Factory, Loft and Chapter Street rooms.
Crisp Egyptian cotton linen as standard. Feather pillows and duvets; non-allergenic bedding available on request.
All rooms are air conditioned.
Bedrooms serviced daily. Guests can opt out for privacy.
Luggage storage available before check-in and after check-out.
Available for room stays and food and drink at the Boot Factory.
No hotel parking. Nearest option is St James Barton NCP, approx. 5-minute walk, costing £28 for 24 hours (early bird rates via app).
No pool, gym or spa on-site. This is a city boutique hotel focused on design and dining rather than wellness facilities.
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