ristol Suites Now

Welcome to our charming small-town inn in Bristol, where comfort meets convenience. We offer 1, 2, and 3-bedroom hotel and apartment-style rooms, each thoughtfully designed with modern amenities to ensure a relaxing stay. Our guests enjoy access to on-site laundry facilities and a cozy lounge area for added comfort.

Located on the main street of Bristol, our inn is within walking distance to local shops, cafes, restaurants, grocery stores, and beautiful hiking trails. Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, our friendly Innkeepers, Niko, Mark, and Justin, are dedicated to making your visit as enjoyable as possible.

Bristol Suites Then

Erected by Nobel F. Dunshee, the Dunshee Block is one of the oldest and most architecturally significant buildings in the downtown area. It provides an excellent example of Italianate Revival style architecture which found its way to Vermont following the Civil War. The building includes richly ornamental cornices at the roofline, window heads, and over the store fronts.

These, along with the wood trimmed clapboard façade, provide a strong, horizontal emphasis, and a style which was usually achieved only with cast or stamped metal. The main cornice rises above the roofline as a parapet and is supported by paneled corner pilasters and large elongated corner brackets. Other entablature detail includes ornate modillions, a paneled frieze, and segmented arches cut into the architrave between the brackets to visually receive the heads of the third story windows. Fenestration is evenly spaced and symmetrically organized; windows have denticulate cornices resting on consoles, two over two sash, and sills with feet. Identical storefronts are set under a modillion cornice with heavy brackets framing the shops’ windows.

Various apartments and offices have been converted into the seven rooms of Bristol Suites. A narrow walk-up entry in the center of the building is the entrance to Bristol Suites. The lobby is immediately to the right of our entrance and can be viewed from the sidewalk through the large plate glass window.

About the Owners & Innkeepers

In February 2025, Justin Sandherr purchased The Bristol Suites from Tom and Carol Wells, who were responsible for the most recent restoration of the Dunshee Block, which is the building that houses Bristol Suites.

A passionate supporter of both travel and the local community, Justin is dedicated to making your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. With a vision to modernize and enhance our cozy inn, he plans to upgrade the rooms and amenities while preserving the charm and warmth that make Bristol Suites so special. Justin is committed to providing a welcoming space for travelers while also supporting the vibrant Bristol community.

Most important are Innkeepers, Niko and Mark, the heart and soul of Bristol Suites. With their keen attention to detail and dedication to hospitality, they create a warm, friendly, and supportive environment that makes every guest feel at home. Niko and Mark’s passion for making your stay exceptional will play a key role in the future of our inn. Whether you’re here for a relaxing getaway or an adventure in Bristol, they are always ready to ensure you have a memorable experience.