"Grand by Thistle is not only Bristol's oldest but one of Bristol's finest four star hotels. The Grand, was opened as a purpose built hotel in 1869, catering for all ladies, gentleman and royalty alike. A tradition still carried on today.The hotel is in the heart of buzzing Bristol with easy routes to all of the areas top tourist attractions including Brunel's SS Great Britain and Bristol Zoo. The hotel has 182 bedrooms with Tyrells restaurant and it's very own underground cellar bar; Marlows, which is a great place to relax and enjoy a drink with friends and colleagues. The hotel's leisure club offers a pool, beauty treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and supervised gym."