Clifton Hotel

What Clifton Hotel does

Clifton Hotels is a privately held boutique hotel group operating four properties — The Berkeley Square Hotel (4-star, 42 rooms), The Clifton Hotel (3-star, 59 rooms), The Rodney Hotel (boutique, 31 rooms), and The Washington Guesthouse (46 rooms) — totalling 178 keys, all located in listed Georgian buildings in the Clifton area of Bristol, United Kingdom. Founded around 1960 and now operating under parent company Quarter Ltd, the group targets leisure travellers, business travellers, group bookers, and wedding/event hosts through an owned direct booking platform (booking.cliftonhotels.com) supported by a Best Rate Guarantee, flexible cancellation, price matching, and a Guest of Honour loyalty programme offering up to 20% off food and drink at partner venues.

The business model rests on four revenue streams: hotel accommodation (room revenue across the four properties), food and beverage (Racks Bar & Kitchen, No.4 Clifton Village, Pizza on the Park, and The Square Club), events and private hire (weddings, stag/hen, Christmas parties, corporate), and ancillary services including Berkeley Suites luxury accommodation and Square Works flexible workspace (also under Quarter Ltd). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the owned booking platform and a dedicated reservations team handling group bookings of 5+ rooms, supplemented by an extensive local partnership network (Bristol Beacon, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Thermae Bath Spa, Wake The Tiger, Bristol Aquarium, Nuffield Health, Bristol Improv Theatre, and others) that drives cross-promotional demand. Pricing is unit-based by room-night, with subscription-style promotional offers (Summer Saver 15% off 2+ nights; Bristol Insider up to 20% off advance bookings) and group discounts for 5+ room bookings.

The underlying technology is minimal: a proprietary online booking platform, an individual-property web presence, and standard CRM/marketing tooling via social channels, blog content, and email newsletters. There is no disclosed API, mobile app, AI/ML capability, or proprietary data asset; awards (Condé Nast Johansens 2021/2024/2025, Bristol Hospitality Awards 2022/2024, Green Tourism Bronze) and 60+ years of brand history in Bristol are the primary intangible assets. Operating geographies are confined to Southwest England, and the company is wholly integrated with its parent conglomerate Quarter Ltd rather than externally funded.

Name

Clifton Hotel

Legal name

Clifton Hotels

Website

https://cliftonhotels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clifton Hotels is a privately held Bristol boutique hotel group operating four Georgian properties (178 rooms total) under parent company Quarter Ltd, serving leisure, business, and group travellers through a direct booking platform, integrated restaurants and events, and a loyalty programme.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotel Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Full-Service Hotel Complexes (Mixed-Use) (THAGAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel accommodation
• Hotel group operations
• Hospitality venues
• Wedding and event hosting
• Hotel loyalty programme

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: Room revenue from four boutique hotels in Clifton, Bristol: The Berkeley Square Hotel (42 rooms, 4-star), The Clifton Hotel (59 rooms, 3-star), The Rodney Hotel (31 rooms, boutique), and The Washington Guesthouse (46 rooms). Includes direct booking, group bookings, and special offers.
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from on-site restaurants including Racks Bar & Kitchen, No.4 Clifton Village, Pizza on the Park, and The Square Club. Guests of Honour receive 10% off food and drink at partner venues.
3. Events & Private Hire: Revenue from weddings, private parties, Christmas parties, stag and hen events, and corporate functions at hotel venues and restaurants.
4. Guest of Honour Loyalty Program: Loyalty program offering exclusive discounts up to 20% off food and drink, priority access to special offers, and member-only benefits to drive repeat bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Clifton Hotels operates four boutique hotel properties in the Clifton area of Bristol — The Berkeley Square Hotel (4-star, 42 rooms), The Clifton Hotel (3-star, 59 rooms), The Rodney Hotel (boutique, 31 rooms), and The Washington Guesthouse (46 rooms) — totaling 178 rooms. The group also runs on-site restaurants (Racks Bar & Kitchen, No.4 Clifton Village, Pizza on the Park, The Square Club), Berkeley Suites luxury suites, Wedding and Events services, Square Works flexible workspace, and a Guest of Honour loyalty programme, all distributed primarily through a direct booking platform.

Product overview

Clifton Hotels is a portfolio of boutique hotels in the Clifton area of Bristol, operated by parent company Quarter Ltd. The group comprises four distinct hotel properties — The Berkeley Square Hotel (4-star, 42 rooms), The Clifton Hotel (3-star, 59 rooms, pet-friendly), The Rodney Hotel (boutique, 31 rooms), and The Washington Guesthouse (46 rooms with free breakfast) — alongside an integrated suite of food and beverage venues (Racks Bar & Kitchen, No.4 Clifton Village, Pizza on The Park, The Square Club), Berkeley Suites luxury suites, and Square Works flexible workspace. The group also offers group bookings (5+ rooms), a Guest of Honour loyalty programme, wedding and events services, and a Best Rate Guarantee for direct bookings. The portfolio is unified by a shared booking platform and loyalty programme, collectively targeting leisure, business, and group travellers in Bristol.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Berkeley Square Hotel A 4-star boutique hotel offering Georgian luxury with modern finishes, featuring 42 rooms including twin and Cosy Double rooms, centrally located in Berkeley Square, Bristol, attached to the exclusive Square Club.
• The Clifton Hotel A friendly 3-star hotel with 59 rooms offering twin and family rooms, pet-friendly accommodation, attached to Racks Bar & Kitchen, located near Bristol city centre.
• The Rodney Hotel A boutique hotel in the heart of Clifton Village with 31 rooms, accommodating both corporate and leisure guests, attached to No.4 Clifton Village restaurant.
• The Washington Guesthouse A cosy guesthouse with 46 rooms offering free breakfast, twin and family rooms available, providing great value for money in Clifton.
• Berkeley Suites Luxury hotel suites individually occupying a floor of a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse in Clifton, individually styled with a focus on luxury accommodation.
• Group Bookings Service Dedicated group accommodation service offering special discounted rates for booking 5 or more rooms, with a dedicated reservations team and integrated planning with on-site restaurant events for weddings, stag and hen parties, and corporate gatherings.
• Wedding & Events Services Bespoke wedding venues and event hosting including stag and hen parties, private parties, and Christmas parties, with licensed wedding venues and conference/meeting rooms available across the Clifton Hotels properties.
• Racks Bar & Kitchen An iconic Bristol venue serving pub grub and drinks, attached to The Clifton Hotel, offering brunch menus and event hosting in historic wine cellars.
• No.4 Clifton Village A fine dining restaurant and cocktail bar situated in The Rodney Hotel, offering Guests of Honour 10% off their bill.
• Pizza on The Park A pizza restaurant in Clifton, rated the best in Bristol by TripAdvisor, offering 10% discount to Guests of Honour.
• The Square Club An exclusive members club featuring a boutique lounge, award-winning Square Kitchen restaurant, Lower Deck Cocktail Bar, and a heated covered Secret Garden, offering Clifton Hotels guests access.
• Square Works Bristol's flexible workspace providing luxury serviced offices and hot desks, offering discounted hot-desking passes and meeting room credits to Clifton Hotels guests.
• Guest of Honour Loyalty Programme A loyalty programme offering exclusive discounts on hotels and restaurants, priority room upgrades, early offer access, and up to 20% off food and drink at partner venues.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 20% with Bristol Insider offer when booking in advance
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bristol BeaconcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBristol Beacon ticket holders receive 20% off their stay at Clifton Hotels. This partnership provides discounted accommodation for event attendees while driving bookings for the hotel group.
• Noah's Ark Zoo FarmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive discounts on hotel stay and zoo visits for guests visiting Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, providing bundled entertainment and accommodation packages.
• Thermae Bath SpaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership offering guests discounted access to one of the best spa facilities in the UK, with vouchers available through hotel reception.
• Sivo WellnessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing guests with rest and recuperation packages combining wellness experiences with hotel stays.
• Square WorkscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerClifton Hotels guests receive discounted hot-desking passes and meeting room credits at Bristol's leading flexible workspace. Square Works is part of parent company Quarter, providing integrated business services.
• Bristol Improv TheatreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEat Play Stay deal offering 20% off tickets and pre-dinner show discount at Racks Bar for guests with valid Bristol Improv Theatre tickets.
• Adventure BristolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecial discounts on hotels when booking adventure activities including tree top high ropes experiences.
• Redgrave TheatreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing guests access to diverse shows from operas and musicals to stand-up comedy and dance at one of Bristol's most popular theatres.
• Nuffield Health CliftonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGuests receive discounted day passes to access all of Nuffield's premium gym, pool and sauna amenities.
• Wake The TigerminorGTM or Marketing Partner20% off tickets for Bristol's best immersive experience when booking early, promoting the popular attraction to hotel guests.
• Bristol AquariumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership offering guests access to underwater world of tropical fish, sharks, rays, and incredible marine life at discounted rates.
• Locked In a RoomminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiscount code CLIFTONGAME1 available for guests wanting to enjoy thrilling immersive escape room adventures.
• Sheri's Ottoman EmporiumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership offering guests unique hands-on cultural experiences including Turkish mosaic lamp workshops in Clifton.
• The Grand Appeal (Bristol Children's Hospital Charity)minorOthersCharitable partnership with Bristol's main children's hospital charity, supporting local community fundraising initiatives.
• Quarter LtdcoreOthersParent company overseeing Clifton Hotels, Berkeley Suites, Racks Bar & Kitchen, No.4 Clifton Village, Pizza on the Park, Square Kitchen, Square Works, Studio 31, and HowTheLightGetsIn Festival. Provides centralized operations, marketing, and strategic direction.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Harbour Hotels: UK collection of boutique hotels in coastal and regional locations with strong F&B and spa offerings. Comparable UK regional boutique hotel operator with integrated restaurants and event venues.
• Hotel du Vin: UK boutique hotel group focused on character properties with strong F&B and wine-led food concepts. Comparable integration of rooms, restaurant, and bar under one brand experience in heritage buildings.
• Bespoke Hotels: UK-based collection of independent boutique and luxury hotels. Closest comparable: similar private operator model aggregating multiple characterful properties under one brand, with direct booking and individual property differentiation.
• Hand Picked Hotels: UK collection of country house and boutique hotels. Comparable multi-property boutique collection with heritage architecture, F&B, weddings/events, and direct booking model in the UK market.
• Malmaison: UK boutique hotel brand operating upscale, design-led properties in city locations. Comparable multi-property boutique positioning and city-based footprint, though at larger scale and under a single brand.
• Firmdale Hotels: Independent UK boutique hotel group with multiple design-led properties in London and New York. Comparable privately held, multi-property boutique operator with award-winning positioning and design-forward heritage buildings.
• The Doyle Collection: Family-owned boutique hotel group operating heritage properties across UK, Ireland, and the US. Comparable privately held portfolio of boutique hotels in characterful urban buildings with strong F&B components.
• Red Carnation Hotels: Family-owned collection of luxury boutique hotels in the UK, Ireland, and beyond. Comparable privately held, multi-property luxury boutique positioning with strong service ethos and individual property character.
• Principal Hotel Company: UK collection of city-center boutique and heritage hotels. Comparable multi-property boutique positioning in UK regional cities with strong event/wedding business and individual property branding.

Regional players

• Randolph Hotel by Red Carnation: Heritage Oxford hotel operated by Red Carnation in a listed building with strong F&B and events. Comparable boutique heritage property in a regional UK city, illustrating the model Clifton Hotels operates at single-market scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/cliftonhotels
• Facebookfacebook.com/CliftonHotels
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clifton-hotel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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