Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel And Spa, Bournemouth
About the Hotel
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa is a 4-star property located on Bournemouth’s West Cliff, just a short walk from the town center and its renowned beaches. This elegant hotel features 81 luxury bedrooms divided between the main hotel and the adjacent Connaught Lodge. Guests benefit from free access to the Bluewater Spa, which offers a comprehensive range of wellness facilities and treatments. The hotel is notable for its award-winning dining options and is recognized as a popular wedding venue in the region.
Location
Located just a five-minute walk from Bournemouth town center and the beach, the hotel is ideally positioned for exploring local attractions. It is also within close proximity to public transport links, allowing for easy access to surrounding areas. Free parking is available for guests who book directly, although it is subject to availability.
Rooms
The hotel provides a variety of accommodations, including air-conditioned rooms that feature modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Options include spacious suites with separate seating areas and balconies overlooking the town or gardens. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, tea and coffee-making facilities, and complimentary mineral water upon arrival. Executive double rooms offer additional comforts like bathrobes and slippers.
Eat & Drink
The Connaught Brasserie serves a range of dishes curated by an expert team of AA Rosette chefs, with dinner available until 9pm. Alternative dining is also offered at The Connaught Gin Bar, boasting an extensive selection of over 200 gin varieties. Guests can enjoy traditional afternoon tea in the beautiful terrace garden or by the open fire in winter. The brasserie is open for both hotel guests and local residents, making it a versatile dining option.
Leisure & Business
The Bluewater Spa is a key highlight, featuring an 18m indoor swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, a steam room, and a sauna. Guests have unlimited access to the spa facilities, which include treatment rooms and a fully equipped gym. The hotel also caters to business needs with meeting rooms and event spaces, ensuring that corporate events can be conducted seamlessly.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Back massage
- Public Bath
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel offers huge and very comfy rooms with a balcony overlooking the garden, a definite plus, although they can get too warm at night. The service was mostly friendly, with an amazing staff, but some encounters were marred by rudeness when questioned about additional charges. Dining was a mixed experience, from wonderful food in the restaurant to disappointing taste and non-functional air conditioning. The facilities were generally good.
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were spotlessly clean with a comfortable bed, but the room temperature was a bit too hot despite efforts to adjust it. The service from the hotel guests was very polite and helpful, which made my weekend stay enjoyable. The location was convenient, being fairly equal distance between the town center and the beachfront. The dining experience had a good selection, but the price seemed a bit high for what was offered.
The hotel offers clean and spotlessly small rooms that lack coffee and tea making facilities. Parking comes at an additional cost. The service from receptionists to waiters is incredibly welcoming. The location is central and ideal, only a ten-minute walk to the seafront and pier. Dining options are satisfactory with plenty of choices, and the staff is friendly. Overall, good value for money.
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