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Hear what our guests and the media have to say about Virginia's best-kept secret and long-time city landmark.
"The Bristol Hotel is another hotel that's always welcomed dogs... it continues to offer a pup package, which allows guests to pamper their pups with snacks at check-in, along with plush beds and food and water bowls in the room..." "Not only is Lumac’s upgrade to a full restaurant new to the hotel, but this is also the only rooftop bar in the Tri-Cities region, so it has proved popular for its killer sunset and Appalachian Mountain views." "Surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains in the birthplace of country music along the Tennessee-Virginia border, Vivian’s Table at The Bristol Hotel’s Pimento Cheese and Bacon Potato Salad is the fun southern spin you don’t want to miss." "If you won’t be camping under the stars, check in to The Bristol Hotel, just 40 minutes outside of the park, along the Virginia-Tennessee border. Here you’ll find 360-degree views of the Appalachians at the tri-city area’s only rooftop bar, Lumac." "Once the sun sets, head to the hotel's rooftop bar, Lumac, for cocktails and gorgeous views of the city's century-old electric sign- 'Bristol VA TENN: A Good Place to Live' - which straddles State Street, the border between he two states." "Bristol Hotel, Bristol, Virginia. Bluegrass acts perform in the restaurant and rooftop bar." "Expect a puppy snack at check-in, a plush dog bed with special turndown service, and leashes available for borrowing. Travel + Leisure even named the Bristol Hotel among the top 15 city hotels in the continental United States in 2020." "After a day of hiking, mountain lovers can book a stay at The Bristol Hotel, situated 40 minutes outside of the park straddling the Virginia and Tennessee border, to enjoy 360-degree views of the Appalachians while sipping on craft cocktails at the only rooftop bar in the Tri-Cities area." "Despite Nashville's prominence in country music, it's actually Bristol, Virginia, that is the birthplace of country music. Book a stay at a boutique hotel, The Bristol, and enjoy views of the Blue Ridge Mountain from their rooftop while sipping a local brew." "Guests staying at The Bristol Hotel, a charming and recently opened boutique property, can immerse themselves in this history with on-site banjo lessons courtesy of award-winning local musicians." "The Bristol Hotel celebrates the city’s role in music history with in-room Crosley turntables." "Bristol, the “Good Place to Live,” is also a great place to travel in Appalachia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, just an hour and a half away from Asheville, North Carolina." "Located in Bristol, with views of the Appalachian Mountains, this boutique hotel celebrates the history of its surrounding landscape with a modern twist." "Rising above the rolling hills of Bristol, where Main Street literally divides the town between Tennessee and Virginia, rests the recently renovated Bristol Hotel." "If Nashville’s swarms of tourists seems like too much to handle, look into this under-the-radar, musically inclined city." "The hotel opened last October in downtown Bristol and is just walking distance away from dozens of restaurants, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, and other local attractions." "The Bristol Hotel in Bristol, Virginia offers upon-request medicinal mountain remedies to promote self-care during a long and hectic trip." "The Bristol, a newly opened boutique hotel that straddles the Virginia/Tennessee line, is a restored 1925 architectural landmark." "To truly step off the beaten path, others can head to The Bristol Hotel, where tourists can fully immerse themselves in the historic music city and also take banjo lessons." "Believe it or not, Virginia is recognized as “The Birthplace of Country Music” and is home to the Bristol Hotel, where you will be fully immersed in the historic music scene." "We stayed at the recently renovated and industrial chic Bristol Hotel. Rooms are modern and comfy but it’s the lovely rooftop bar, with 360-degree views of the mountains and extensive cocktail list, that really steals the show at any time of day." "Whether you envision your wedding near a barn, in a loft or somewhere in between, these 15 spots are worth a look." "For a mountain getaway, consider Bristol: It’s home to 40 hiking trails, caverns, and an underground river — plus access to the Appalachian Trail." "Recognized as “The Birthplace of Country Music” by the United States Congress in 1998, the eclectic mountain city of Bristol is a primary stop on Virginia's famed music trail, The Crooked Road." "With modern-day perks like private butlers and pick-your-own prices, these fabulous new hotels may be perfect for your next vacation." "These fire pits are sizzling across the country." "In early September, we visited the birthplace of country music. We’re thinking you are thinking Nashville, the Tennessee capital city that calls itself “Music City,” although perhaps “Country Music City” would be more accurate." “It’s been very cool to see the shift of the travel spotlight from major U.S. cities onto what were once considered America’s 'second' or even 'third' cities." "Charlestowne Hotels tapped Kevin Kruse as General Manager of the Bristol Hotel, opening fall 2018 in Virginia." "Three years of effort and a $20 million-plus investment to revitalize one of downtown Bristol’s oldest buildings was certainly a feat worthy of a toast Thursday evening for McCall Capital President Marcus McCall and his partners with Charlestowne Hotels." "Kevin Kruse Charlestowne Hotels announces the appointment of Kevin Kruse to general manager of The Bristol Hotel, the city's first boutique property, slated to open in early Fall 2018." "The Bristol Hotel is a boutique hotel beside the Birthplace of Country Music in downtown Bristol that opened last October." With a beautiful view of the Appalachian Mountains from the rooftop bar, this 65-room hotel provides a little taste of history upon stepping inside. From a bar that brings back the look of old New York City to a modern design in Nashville, these bars don't just serve the best drinks—they do so in a space that's like no other. Located in Bristol, VA, an Appalachian mountain city straddling Tennessee and Virginia, The Bristol Hotel blends the spirit of the locale’s industrial past with a modern aesthetic guests expect. The oldest cut-and-sew factory in the U.S. has helped inspire the interiors of a new hotel in its hometown of Bristol, Va. - and factory tours are a must. "The scents of springtime wafted on a cool breeze across the rooftop of The Bristol Hotel on Thursday afternoon as project principles shared a champagne toast."You May Have Heard
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