I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Rodney Hotel as I was sent to Bristol with work. The Hotel was very conveniently located and is surrounded by really nice shops, restaurants and bars which meant that as a female travelling alone I didn't have to venture far from the Hotel for all I needed. The staff were extremely lovely and the room was very well appointed, clean and felt lovely and fresh, I also thought the complimentary fruit was a nice touch and it was so nice to have a powerful hair dryer supplied as well. I managed to park outside which I was grateful for and I actually thought that £6 was reasonable as there is obviously a shortage of parking in the area. I thought for a small independent hotel that obviously has a lot of competition from the bigger brands, the Rodney really represented it self well. I would definitely recommend and will be coming back for more of a leisure visit.

Stayed two nights, and it started badly. The single room I was in was the size of a telephone box and it was filthy. There were stains of various sizes on the carpet, finger prints on the walls in strange places and poorly maintained paintwork. The extractor did not work in the bathroom, so I went to reception and I was "upgraded".
The double room I was moved to was again the smallest I've ever seen. But it was cleaner and better maintained. Car parking is a nightmare. there a few slots outside the hotel and those are available on a first come, first served basis(£6 a night!). if you miss out, as I did, you'll have to park up to a half a mile away! The parking in Clifton is very difficult.
They charge Clifton prices for student standard accommodation.

I was booked in to the Rodney as I was attending a 5 day course in Clifton and the location suited me. Having never been to Bristol I was unsure of what to expect and I was extremely impressed.
The Hotel had a lovely welcoming feel and the staff in all areas were superb. I had breakfast in the restaurant most mornings and although the continental selection was a little limited the cooked breakfast was amazing.
I also ate in the evening a few times and thought both the standard of the food and the service were excellent.
The room was just what I needed, with huge Georgian windows and a lovely view over the surrounding area it was light and airy and a very comfortable space for me to work in in the evenings. I also really appreciated the complimentary fruit and the large selection of teas.
Overall the Hotel was exactly what I needed and I would highly recommend it to other business guests. I will definitely be returning.