🚗 Travelodge Bristol Central Mitchell Lane Car Park – The Complete Bristol City Centre Parking Guide
Secure 24/7 hotel parking at Mitchell Lane – just minutes from Bristol Temple Meads & waterfront attractions; guests park from £11/24h.
🚗 Type: Private Basement Pay-to-Park Car Park (Horizon Parking)
🕒 Open: 24 hours / day, 7 days / week
🌟 Rating: 4.3 / 5 (guest feedback average)
💰 Pricing & Permits
24-hour stay: £11.00 (maximum)
Multi-night stay (up to 3 nights): Pay for each 24-hour block in advance (spaces not guaranteed if you exit and re-enter)
Blue Badge holders: Exempt from charges—register at reception on arrival
Payment Methods:
Pay at the on-site pay-and-display machine (coins, cards, QR code)
Horizon Parking app or website
Scan ANPR tablet at reception to validate resident rate
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 26 marked basement bays |
| Surface | Concrete floor |
| Lighting | LED overhead with emergency backup |
| Security | 24/7 CCTV surveillance; ANPR-controlled entrance |
| Height Limit | 2.0 m (approximately) – check height barrier on entry |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Level floor throughout; lift access from basement to hotel lobby
Designated Bays: 2 Blue Badge bays closest to lift lobby
Drop-Off Zone: Hotel forecourt on Canynge Street for quick passenger drop-off
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
Portwall Lane Car Park: 0.2 mi (4 min walk) – council-operated, 170 spaces, rapid chargers available
Redcliffe Wharf: 0.5 mi (10 min walk) – mixed-use development charging points
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 8 AM–10 AM | ~75 % | Business travellers |
| Weekdays 5 PM–7 PM | ~60 % | Evening check-ins |
| Weekends 10 AM–2 PM | ~80 % | Leisure guests |
| Evenings after 8 PM | ~50 % | Late arrivals |
Pro Tip: Pre-register your vehicle on the Horizon app before arrival to speed up entry and avoid queueing at ANPR entry.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Temple Meads Station | 5 min | Fast rail links to UK destinations |
| Harbourside & SS Great Britain | 8 min | Iconic attractions & dining |
| Castle Park | 6 min | Green space in the city centre |
| Portland Square | 3 min | Cafés, bars & independent shops |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public Toilets: In hotel lobby (accessible to non-guests for a small fee) – immediate
ATM: Lloyds Bank (Canynge Street) – 2 min walk
Pharmacy: LloydsPharmacy (St Nicholas Market) – 5 min walk
Food & Drink
Bristol Grind (St Nicholas Market): Specialty coffee & brunch – 5 min
The Grain Barge: Waterfront pub & pizza – 7 min
Casamia: Michelin-starred dining – 10 min
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portwall Lane Car Park | 0.2 mi | £2.50/hr (max £12/day) | 24 h | EV charging on-site |
| Q-Park Park Street | 0.3 mi | £15/day | 24 h | Fully covered, secure |
| NCP Bond Street | 0.4 mi | £3/hr (max £14/day) | 24 h | 24/7 staffed, CCTV |
⚠️ Important Notices
Space Availability: Limited to hotel guests; non-guests may be turned away if full.
Multi-night Conditions: Exiting the car park cancels your pre-paid block; re-entry requires a new payment.
Height Restriction: Observe barrier height to avoid damage.
Emergency Access: Keep fire lanes clear; do not obstruct access to stairwells.
📌 Expert Tips
Advance Booking: Use the Horizon app to reserve a bay up to 7 days before arrival.
Early Check-In: Arrive before 3 PM for best chance at one of the 4 unrestricted-height bays.
Blue Badge Hack: Notify reception on booking to guarantee exemption and preferred bay assignment.
Weather Note: Basement stays dry but can be cooler—consider engine warm-up before departure in winter.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Horizon Parking to trial solar-powered EV charging stalls in adjacent Portwall Lane site, with potential extension into the hotel car park.
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