Grand Hotel, Bristol

It a short distance from St John's Arch, one of the original gateways to Bristol.

[2] The hotel was constructed by John Foster and Joseph Wood, replacing two pubs in this location.

[1] In World War II, the hotel was used as a residence for various agents, politicians and royalty and served as a link between London and Bristol Airport.

[6] Several celebrities have stayed at the hotel, including The Beatles, Cary Grant and Leslie Howard.

[3] In 1964, the Rolling Stones were refused entry into the hotel's bar, because they were not wearing jackets.