PRESS RELEASE Bristol events in September – great reasons to get away

Bristol, August 2012: Looking to get away for the weekend in September? Look no further than Bristol, which has a number of events taking place that provide reason to visit alone, on top of all the existing attractions such as the wide range of art galleries, music venues, great shopping and quayside eating. And at the city’s heart stands The Bristol Hotel (www.doylecollection.com/bristol), perfectly located to enjoy all that is on offer.

Bristol Doors Open Day 2012 takes place on the second weekend, Saturday 8 September, when many of Bristol’s significant contemporary and historic buildings open their doors to the general public. This year, there’s a wide range of buildings involved from 15th century churches to the 2009 addition to the Bristol Heart Institute, designed by CODA Architects. Where better to stay than The Bristol Hotel, itself a distinctive 1960s building, recognised as a prime example of the Modern architectural movement?

Bristol Encounters Short Film & Animation Festival runs from 18 to 23 September, offering the chance to catch up with all the latest developments in this area of the film world for which Bristol has become famous – think Wallace & Gromit – and this year, for something completely different, there’s even a chance to enjoy outdoor solar-powered cinema!

On 30 September, the Bristol Half Marathon takes place. One of the most popular half marathons in the UK, it starts and finishes in the historic harbourside, so you won’t need to go far to collapse back into luxury if you’re taking part and staying at The Bristol Hotel. It’s also a great way to see the Bristol sights, with the route taking in the old city, the Portway, the stunning Avon Gorge and the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

The Bristol Hotel has a number of packages perfect for a weekend break, such as “Take me to the Bar”, which includes overnight accommodation in a double room, a full English breakfast, a mini bottle of Hendrick’s Gin per guest (so the resident bar man can make you a gin cocktail of your choice) and free overnight car parking; complimentary Wi Fi and use of the residents’ gym come as standard. Prices start from £99 per room per night. Alternatively, double rooms at The Bristol Hotel start from £89 per room per night, on a B&B basis, making a weekend in Bristol an affordable luxury.

For more details, visit www.doylecollection.com/bristol.

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Notes for Editors

The Bristol Hotel is located in the heart of the city, between the historic cobbled Narrow Quay and elegant Queen Square, just a few minutes’ walk from major cultural landmarks such as The Bristol Old Vic, Arnolfini, Watershed, SS Great Britain and M Shed, as well as the fabulous new shopping district of Cabot Circus.

The Bristol Hotel has 187 rooms and suites, which are among the largest and most luxurious in the city. All of the rooms have been completely restyled, refurnished and re-equipped in the last few years, with the deluxe rooms and juniors suites having additional luxuries such as media hubs and Nespresso coffee machines.

The Bristol Hotel has an outstanding, self-contained Meetings and Events Centre with rooms for as few as six people or as many as 400. Executive boardrooms, large breakout rooms and an impressive main suite are all equipped with the latest technology and luxurious decorative touches.

The Bristol Hotel is housed in a distinctive 1960s building, recognised as a prime example of the Modern architectural movement.

For more details, please visit the website: www.doylecollection.com/bristol

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