City Sightseeing have been running the open top bus tour in the city for over a decade now, ran as an independent company by Warwick Hulme. The company has over 40 trained guides who know the history and stories of Bristol like the back of their hands. The company run limited tours through Winter, with weekend tours resuming from February through to April, when full 7 days a week service resumes for the peak Summer months. Whether you’re more interested in seeing the magnificent Victorian engineering feats of Brunel, or the modern, underground street are of Banksy, there will be plenty of things to see and learn on a sightseeing tour of Bristol.

If you are looking to get some accommodation in Bristol, then why not try looking at booking a Bristol serviced apartment? Compared to a hotel, with a serviced apartment you get the use of a whole apartment including a fully fitted kitchen and a separate bedroom bathroom, as opposed to being stuck in the four walls of a hotel room. There is a good range of serviced apartments in Bristol to choose from located in the city centre, close to the harbour area which has seen a lot of new development in the last decade or so. If you are travelling to Bristol to go on the sightseeing tour, then get yourself some apartment accommodation booked to truly appreciate what this wonderful city has to offer.

The Clifton Suspension bridge was opened in 1864, 33 years after work first started on the bridge. The bridge project was delayed by financial and political difficulties and was actually abandoned at one point with only the towers having been built. In total the bridge is 412 metres long, 9.4m wide and 75m above the high water level. Currently there is a toll of 50p per vehicle, and with average daily traffic of over 10,000, that’s over £5000 a day of income, as well as whatever is sold in the gift shop (The Interpretation Centre open 10am – 5pm daily.) Just recently it was announced that a new £2million visitor centre was to be built at end of the bridge to replace the temporary building currently being used. This is scheduled to be completed in time for the 150th anniversary of the opening of the bridge, so December 2014.

If you’re thinking of heading to Bristol to see the bridge and take in any of the other wonderful sights and sounds that Bristol has to offer, then you will probably be looking to get some accommodation in Bristol sorted for your stay. Most people would at first think about getting hotels; however an increasing number of people are turning to serviced apartments as their accommodation option of choice. Instead of getting a single hotel room, you can book a whole apartment to enjoy for your stay including a fully fitted kitchen, lounge with flat screen TV, separate bedroom and often en-suite bathrooms. There is a good selection of serviced apartments in Bristol to choose from if you are visiting the city, so why not get in touch with someone like Serviced City Pads to see what apartment accommodation options you can get for your stay in Bristol while seeing the magnificent Clifton Suspension Bridge.

One of the most famous features of the 175^th birthday celebration is Wow! Gorillas a unique art trail through the city where 60 life like sculptures of gorillas have been made and individually painted by local artists, organisations and charities. The zoo covers a small area in modern standard, but houses a considerable array of different animal species such as lions, penguins, flamingos, monkeys and all the other usual suspects.

If you’re planning on travelling to Bristol to see the zoo and are looking for somewhere to stay, why not try getting a Bristol serviced apartment as an alternative to the usual hotel options? Booking apartment accommodation in Bristol offers most the benefits of a hotel but you also get the use of a whole apartment giving you a home-from-home feel. Also the self-catering nature of the apartments means you have more flexibility for cooking meals so you aren’t restricted to eating out at expensive restaurants or questionable hotel cafeterias.

This December will see David Hasselhoff, star of Baywatch and Knightrider, arrive in Bristol. Primarily he will be starring in the Christmas Pantomine playing Captain Hook in Peter Pan at the Hippodrome. The Hoff first gained fame from appearing as Michael Knight in Knightrider a guy who drove around in a talking car called KITT helping people in need and generally being a good guy, all with the cool and swagger of the mid-80s. His next big part came in a lifeguard-com Baywatch which saw him play Mitch Buchannan. This show revolved around the lives of a load of lifeguard in LA, all of whom were stunning good looking, often scantily clad and well endowed. The show was actually cancelled after its first series, but The Hoff saw potential in it so spent his own money getting the show back on air and it turned out to be a great success second time round, carrying on for 10 more years and going to be America’s most watched TV series. As The Hoff had put his own money into it he also got a huge chunk of the profits so this set him well on the way to being rich and famous. After this he had some musical success, mostly in Germany and other German speaking European nations, and then recently he has become sort of re-famous after, either by luck or clever marketing, he has become a bit of a cult figure. Often parodied, often ridiculed, but all the time pocked thousands of pounds in appearance fees, so good on him.

In the biggest coup in Bristol since David James, The Hoff will be playing at the Hippodrome for the 2011 swashbuckling pantomime performance as Captain Hook in Peter Pan. You know the story, so get yourself down with the kids! And if seeing The Hoff in theatre action was not enough for you, then you can also see him wow the crowds in Bristol city centre on the first day of December when in Cabot Circus he officially launches a giant advent calendar! Every day a door will be opened and a prize will be given to lucky winners. The first door will be opened by The Hoff and he will pick an audience member at random to give the prize to.

If you’re travelling down to the SouthWest and looking to stay for a bit, then you’ll be looking for Bristol accommodation and what better type to look for than serviced apartments. They provide more space than you would get in a typical hotel room and also mean you have the use of a fully fitted and furnished apartment rather than just the bed and TV you would find in a hotel. With Bristol serviced apartments you would be sure to get your money’s worth and be a prime position to see The Hoff in all his Germanic glory without having to worry about your accommodation in Bristol.

Legally Blonde the Musical is based on the hit Hollywood film starring Reese Witherspoon, and the new musical is led by Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (of Hairspray fame.) The show has been critically acclaimed;  Legally Blonde the Musical won ‘Best New Musical’ in the 2011 Whatsonstage.com Awards  and was also nominated for no less than 5 Olivier Awards, going on to win Best New Musical, Best New Actress (for Sheridan Smith) and Best Supporting Role in a Musical (co-star Jill Halfpenny.) After previously being a hit in the West End, the show is now touring the UK. After a few successful weeks in Liverpool’s Empire Theatre, the show is now on in Bristol.

If you a group of girls looking for Bristol accommodation for a few nights, a great place to start would be looking at getting a serviced apartment. Instead of being in small hotel rooms, you’ll get the run of a large, spacious serviced apartment with all the amenities you would expect in your own home; fully fitted kitchen, lounge with TV and sofas, separate bedrooms, internet access and all this with the added service and luxury of a hotel! Bristol has a good selection of serviced apartments to offer so have look at the Serviced City Pads Bristol page or the reservations team a call and see what there is to offer.

If you’re looking to attend this event you might be pondering where you and your family are going to stay whilst visiting Bristol. Why not contact us here at Serviced City Pads and we can help you find a serviced apartment for your stay.

We have a number of apartments available through our apartment operators. On our site you can see the Premier Apartments which offer one bedroom or two bedroom apartments. Their apartments are in a great city centre location near to Bristol’s Cabot Circus shopping centre and nearby restaurants and bars.

We also have the new Geometric Apartments which are new to Bristol for this year. This new apartment building offers a wide range of apartment types, from the one bedroom standard apartment that can sleep 2 people all the way up to the two bedroom deluxe apartments that can sleep up to 5 people. These apartments are also in an excellent location in the city centre, ideal for the visitor to Bristol.

These serviced apartments are an excellent alternative to the traditional hotel accommodation. They give you room to relax and really enjoy your stay, without feeling cooped up like in a traditional hotel room. Why not contact us here at Serviced City Pads and let us find you a serviced apartment for your stay.

There are many more events happening in Bristol in 2011, and this blog will be drawing your attention to others in the future.

Whatever it may be that brings you to Bristol, Serviced City Pads will be able to provide you with accommodation for your stay. Serviced apartments are an excellent alternative to the traditional hotel room – they offer more space and comfort yet their prices are comparable to those of hotels. This is why more and more travellers are choosing to stay in serviced apartments. We have recently added Premier Apartments Bristol to our website – their serviced apartments are comfortable, stylish and affordable. Each of their apartments is equipped with an open-plan lounge / dining area and fully fitted kitchen meaning that you would have the space to relax in a way that isn’t an option in a traditional hotel room. They are in an excellent location too, walking distance from the city centre.

You can see the apartments for yourself by visiting the listings on our website. There is the one bedroom apartment (for up to 2 people) and the two bedroom apartment (for up to 4 people). If you’ll be coming to Bristol next year, why not contact Serviced City Pads and see what we can do for you?

Casamia, which opened in 1999, serves experimental modern Italian cuisine and has a coveted Michelin star and has 2 head chefs who also happen to be brothers: Jonray and Peter Sanchez-Iglesias. Their ingredients are locally sourced, fresh and seasonal. There is an incredible amount of emphasis put on attention detail, style and the customer experience in terms of taste and environment.

If you are planning a city break in Bristol or are working in Bristol and you are staying in a serviced apartment then a meal at this 40 cover restaurant is a must. Casamia is situated in Westbury village. To make a reservation call 0845 074 5692 and tell the guys that you first heard about them through Serviced City Pads, the short stay apartment booking company with serviced apartments in Bristol as well as many other UK cities. You can also book online at the www.casamiarestaurant.co.uk.

Bristol as capital of the South West is fast becoming a popular destination for short family holiday in Bristol. There is so much going on. If you would like to stay in a serviced apartment in Bristol as an alternative to staying in a Bristol hotel, please contact Serviced City Pads and the Reservations team will be delighted to organise your accommodation in Bristol.

However, if looking for corporate accommodation in Bristol, hotels are not your only option. Luxury serviced apartments provide the ideal alternative to a hotel and can often be a more affordable accommodation option too.

Serviced apartments in Bristol are a self-catering option and provide guests with a spacious apartment of their own where they can eat, work, unwind and sleep whenever they like. Many hotels do not offer relaxing places to unwind after a hard day and only provide a small and basic hotel room. This kind of accommodation can make a business trip dull and depressing but this is definitely not the attitude of those staying in a luxury apartment. Those who choose serviced apartments in Bristol have a comfortable and enjoyable stay in a luxurious and peaceful environment.

We at Serviced City Pads have a selection of serviced apartments perfect for corporate accommodation in Bristol. We know what guests are looking for from high quality accommodation and have developed our apartments carefully so we can give it to them. Tastefully furnished and fitted with everything you may need, our apartments provide an excellent haven just for you when staying in Bristol on business.

Within the vicinity of any of the major airports there are always hotels to offer travellers somewhere close to the airport to relax and rest. Bristol Airport hotels are available and are a popular choice. However, these hotels also have a number of disadvantages which put some potential guests off and leave them feeling like they can’t stay near the airport of their choice.

A common issue with hotels like those at Bristol Airport is that they offer basic accommodation at an expensive price. Hotels located near airports are a necessity for some and so can charge high rates for their accommodation. Another common problem is that these hotels are often very crowded and noisy. If travelling, you need somewhere quiet and relaxing to spend your time and unfortunately a number of hotels just do not offer this. The result is many are now reluctant to stay in airport hotels.

However, this does not mean they can’t stay near the airport. Bristol Airport hotels are not the only type of accommodation available. Serviced apartments near Bristol airport are also available and offer great value for money.

At Serviced City Pads, our serviced apartments are private, spacious, quiet and luxuriously furnished to create a warm and inviting environment. Our apartments are also available for most budgets so are the perfect solution to your Bristol Airport accommodation needs.