South West Bristol
Hort's Townhouse, Bristol
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated July 2026 · paw rating built from 3 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You're happy with a standard hotel-room stay where the property explicitly welcomes dogs
- You're basing yourself in Bristol / the South West and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 10.0/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating is based on 3 reviews - limited sample, treat as directional
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
- Shared corridors and common areas mean nervous or vocal dogs may find it harder to settle
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 3 pet-mention guest reviews sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 2 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 10.0/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: July 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet policy at a glance
- Dogs are welcome, but only in the Deluxe King Room, so book that specific room type if you are travelling with a dog.
Pet-friendly summary
Hort's Townhouse is a stylish, central pub-with-rooms in the heart of Bristol that makes a genuinely appealing choice for dog owners who want to be right in the middle of things. Guests travelling with dogs, and those who simply appreciate a dog-friendly atmosphere, describe a warm welcome and a smart, comfortable base within easy reach of the city's shops, restaurants and sights.
The dog-friendly credentials come through clearly and warmly in guest feedback, with visitors singling out how nice it is to find a central-city establishment that welcomes dogs at all. Add comfortable beds, impeccable decor and thoughtful touches like a complimentary tipple and cookies on arrival, and it adds up to a treat-yourself short break that your dog can be part of.
Food is a strong point. Guests praise both an excellent breakfast and a lovely evening meal, which is a real bonus when you would rather not trek around the city looking for dog-friendly places to eat. The central location also means friends, family, shops and sights are all close at hand.
One practical note: a few guests have mentioned that sound can carry between rooms, so lighter sleepers may want to ask for a quieter room when booking. On balance, Hort's Townhouse suits dog owners who want a central, characterful and comfortable Bristol base with good food and a genuine welcome for their pet. Couples travelling with a well-behaved dog will feel most at home. Confirm the current dog charge and room requirement directly when you book.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Dogs welcomed (Deluxe King Room only)
- Central Bristol location
- Comfortable beds, stylish decor
- Complimentary tipple and cookies
- Well-regarded breakfast and dinner
- Some rooms hear noise between walls
About this hotel
Hort's Townhouse is a stylish, three-star pub-with-rooms in the centre of Bristol, offering comfortable beds, smart decor and well-regarded food. With a complimentary welcome tipple and cookies and a perfectly central location for shops, restaurants and sights, it makes a characterful base for a short city break.
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Location
49 Broad Street, Bristol, BS1 2EP
