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Bristol Harbor Inn

3.0 of 5
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259 Thames Street, Bristol, RI 02809
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  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 week ago

My friend and I stayed in a suite at the Bristol Harbor Inn. It was the perfect weekend. Bristol is a lovely, quaint town in Rhode Island that's a perfect getaway from Boston or New York City or really anywhere on the East Coast. We had gorgeous views of the bay, the staff were very nice, and the hotel is... More 

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2015

They say as we age we begin to repeat ourselves but praise for the Bristol Harbor Inn bears repeating ...It truly is the 'most accommodating of accommodations! 'After staying there alone last October when I presided over wedding, I promised my husband I would take him back there. So for our birthdays we booked a room. Christine, at the front... More 

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 1, 2015

It is a nice hotel that is convenient to Roger Williams University. The wifi seems to be better to use (they used to give you a ethernet cable). The staff has always been nice and helpful. My daughter attended the university and I prefer to stay here over Middletown because of the quaint location.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2015

We decided to stop in Bristol on our way back from Massachusetts. We took the recommendation to stay at the Bristol Inn from tripadvisor. It is right on the water with nice views from the rooms. The location is perfect for getting on the east bay bike path. That was our reason to stay at this hotel. The rooms were... More 

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Hopkinton, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 17, 2015

Staff was friendly and allowed us to check in early since our room was ready. Best part of the hotel is it's proximity to restaurants and shops. Parked the car and never took it out again until we left town. The room was clean and comfortable but nothing special. It had those little postage stamp pillows. Wifi was not very... More 

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Cherryfield, Maine
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 16, 2015

We were well pleased with the location. The hotel parking wasn't available as there was a group meeting there and they had priority,so we had to park a couple blocks away. And then it rained. The motel may have been in ownership transition. That said not the cleanest, and the shades in our room were broken. The restaurants close by... More 

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 15, 2015

I had business in Bristol that required a two-night stay, and the BHI was recommended. Couldn't ask for a better location, steps from the water and plenty of great dining. Had a great room, and got lots of good recommendations on where to eat and what to see from the staff. Nice, relaxed atmosphere.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 14, 2015

We came for the day to enjoy the extensive bike path and stayed at this lovely hotel. Great location, very clean, extremely nice service and good breakfast. I recommend it to anyone. Always like to support the non chains.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 8, 2015

We stayed for two nights at the Bristol Harbor Inn and we could not have been more pleased with our choice. Not only is the hotel located on the water, it is also only one short block from all the Hope Street shops and restaurants. I enjoyed walking along the waterfront trail as well as down the main street, where... More 

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 21, 2015

Have been many times. The east bay bike path starts here off the coast of the Narragansett Bay. Great starting point for the 14 mile path.. There is a spot to put your bike at the hotel. The rooms are very cozy and the staff is great. The DeWolff tavern is next door and they have specials .

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