The Bristol Belgrade

A good, new hotel located in a quiet neighborhood, close to the modern part of Belgrade. There's a huge shopping mall nearby with everything you need, from shops to restaurants. The hotel offers a buffet breakfast, plus à la carte dishes and drinks. The rooms are spacious, new, and clean, with all the essentials for a comfortable stay. The spa is excellent, featuring a hammam, sauna, and bio-sauna. During my visit, it was often just me, or at most one other person, so I frequently had it all to myself.

This was the first hotel I stayed at after landing in Serbia. After traveling around Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Albania, I chose the same hotel again when I returned to Serbia, which fully demonstrates the high quality of this hotel.

Overall, the service was excellent, especially the staff who helped us park. Facilities: Although the place has been operating for decades, everything looks brand new after renovations. Cleanliness: Excellent, with thoughtfully provided toiletries. Environment: Beautiful, with a rich library in the lobby.

The Bristol is undoubtedly Belgrade's top choice for high-end hotels right now—Square Nine is overpriced, and the St. Regis is a copycat with little local character. Built by Dubai investors, the brand's first hotel also has plans to become an international chain. The numerous windows of this century-old building (established in 1912) offer constant views of the Waterfront, a mirrored building owned by the same owners. Similar to a fully executive hotel, the lobby lounge serves homemade fermented beverages, offering complimentary Serbian wine, a variety of spirits, and light snacks—local beer is available in the guest minibars. The small library is decorated in a light French style and decorated with oriental porcelain. The wellness center offers a modern, technologically advanced sauna facility, with gender-neutral facilities outside of the locker rooms. The beige hue, accented with velvet red, flows from the lobby to the guest rooms, creating a restrained and elegant atmosphere. The simple carved ceilings add a touch of luxury. Lip balm and a full set of Aesop toiletries are readily available, and the powerful showers are perfect for washing away travel fatigue. Since it's relatively new and has seen relatively few Chinese guests, it's worth a try if you're passing through.