Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa
30 West Hill Road W Cliff Road, Bournemouth BH2 5PH England
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The Connaught Hotel and Spa is a boutique 4 star hotel which boasts a luxury spa, superb food in their 2 AA Rosette brasserie and 54 beautifully decorated en-suite bedrooms all with air-con. The hotel is centrally located on Bournemouth's West Cliff and is less than 500m to Bournemouth town centre, the BIC, Pavilion Theatre, pier and famous beaches. Guests will enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking when booking direct with the hotel and free membership of the spa and leisure club. The spa includes a magnificent 18m pool, Jacuzzi, eucalyptus steam room and sauna, and for those feeling more energetic, a fully equipped gym.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Bar / lounge
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Electric vehicle charging station
Paid public parking nearby
Parking
Wifi
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Sauna
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Massage
Neck massage
Steam room
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Sun terrace
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Room features
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Telephone
VIP room facilities
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Room types
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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Residential Neighbourhood
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Italian
Location
30 West Hill Road W Cliff Road, Bournemouth BH2 5PH England
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Great for walkers
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The Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa garners mixed reviews, with its prime location being a highlight for guests who enjoy the nearby beaches and town center. While the hotel's cleanliness and amenities, such as the pool and breakfast options, receive positive remarks, some guests question the value for money, pointing to additional costs and outdated rooms.
Praises are given to the friendly service, despite occasional lapses in responsiveness. Travelers' opinions on the atmosphere and room decor vary, indicating an inconsistency in the guest experience.
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The standard room was perfectly fine, warm, quiet and comfortable. We loved the pool and jacuzzi and enjoyed a quiet drink in the bar sampling the huge selection of gins. Would definitely come back again.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Simon Hartwell, Other at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa
Responded Feb 11, 2024
Thank you for your kind words. I’m delighted that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Best wishes Simon Hartwell General Manager
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We stayed here for 1 night while visiting Bournemouth/Durdle Door and would not hesitate to return. It was our first trip since the pandemic and the entire experience went smoothly. The check in process was straightforward and the receptionist was friendly. Parking was convenient. Our room had a lovely balcony and the hotel even treated us to two complementary glasses of wine as it was my fiancé’s birthday. We did not eat in the brasserie as we already had dinner plans, but we had a drink there and you could see the staff were ensuring tables and surroundings were disinfected regularly. Staff also wore masks and gloves while providing table service. The room was comfortable and we had a great nights sleep. Breakfast was very nice, we had room service as it is temporarily free of charge. I would be more inclined to pay for room service from now on, as we preferred enjoying our breakfast in bed.
The hotel kindly called us when they realised we had left a belonging in the room and even offered to post it back to us. This was much appreciated, as some hotels wouldn’t bother making contact.
If you are thinking of going away for a night and are feeling reluctant because of covid, I would encourage you to stay at the Best Western. They are taking all measures to ensure guests feel comfortable and reduce any risk.
The hotel kindly called us when they realised we had left a belonging in the room and even offered to post it back to us. This was much appreciated, as some hotels wouldn’t bother making contact.
If you are thinking of going away for a night and are feeling reluctant because of covid, I would encourage you to stay at the Best Western. They are taking all measures to ensure guests feel comfortable and reduce any risk.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Simon Hartwell, General Manager at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa
Responded Oct 8, 2020
Thank you for your review Clare, delighted to read you enjoyed stay, hopefully we will be welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Simon Simon Hartwell General Manager BOOK DIRECT for the LOWEST PRICES* and FREE PARKING!! Our standard rooms average 135 sq ft., balcony rooms are fully air-conditioned, average 155 sq ft, superiors without balconies 175 sq ft,Executives 210 sq.ft and Suites 250 sq ft. Executives and Suites have a reserved parking space for the duration of your stay. *Price match guarantee for the same booking terms.
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We have stayed at The Connaught a number of times over the years but were unsure of how it was going to be due to Covid-19.
The hotel answered all questions we asked and the staff & Management could not do any more to make us feel safe. All the staff wore masked & gloves and the room service was arranged so no contact was made between them and us during the stay. The Hotel was spotless in the rooms and public areas and we will have no concerns in booking another weekend break soon.
The hotel answered all questions we asked and the staff & Management could not do any more to make us feel safe. All the staff wore masked & gloves and the room service was arranged so no contact was made between them and us during the stay. The Hotel was spotless in the rooms and public areas and we will have no concerns in booking another weekend break soon.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Room Tip:Â All the rooms are very good.
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On arrival first thing is trying to park your car. Space is limited so are the size of the parking spaces. Had a Range Rover parked beside us who was parked slightly over the bay lines & my wife had to enter our car from the rear to drive out. On to the rest, receptionist was helpful & welcoming , area kitted out for these difficult times. Room clean included safe & tea / coffee making facilities, they're obviously not expecting guests to have more than one cup of each,each. Also whilst cleanliness is paramount storing the sachets in a disposable cup is not hygienic nor does it look good, a real cup & saucer is far preferable & can be cleaner. Room was otherwise fine, no real view just of a flat roof with other buildings beyond. The restaurant was canteen like with no atmosphere, staff were attentive initially up to & Including the starters, we waited sometime for our mains when we noticed some discussion amoungst the staff apparently about our mains as they then apologised for the delay. We had both ordered steak and ale pie and on its eventual arrival the pastry was dry as was its contents, over cooked and tough. No one asked how we enjoyed the meal but our feelings were 'fed back ' to the hotel. In the morning for breakfast suggest get there before 9 am , we came out of breakfast about 9.15am & found a long unwieldy queue we had to contend with waiting to go in, no organisation for social distancing. Overall we enjoyed our trip to Bournemouth but the hotel could do better.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Our stay was for 3 nights and we selected this particular hotel due to the fact that it offered a swimming pool and hot tub in this Covid period. It was definitely great move.
Check in (and check out) was quick and needed minimal face to face contact. All staff were friendly and helpful..and were all masked up. The WhatsApp service that the hotel provided was EXCELLENT with requests being dealt with promptly and with a personal touch. (On an evening when I wasn't feeling up to eating much, I requested toast and butter and this was provided quickly, albeit without a knife). The hotel kindly fixed it that we have a fridge, even though I was told over booking.com that a fridge couldn't be provided. Fresh towels and toilet rolls could be left in bags outside the room if you don't require housekeeping.
The room itself, although dated with the furnishings, was clean and comfortable. I booked a superior double room and there was ample space and a decent sized TV screen for us to watch when we wanted a relaxing evening. The bathroom was a no frills one (for a 4 star hotel) but it was clean. Our room was right by the lift/elevator but apart from a bit of morning noise, we had no complaints. Our room looked onto the terrace but as the weather was rainy and dull, we couldn't appreciate the terrace first hand.
What we could appreciate was the great pool. It was deeper than my local leisure centre pool at 1.7m and if you're not a confident swimmer, the sudden slant of the pool's surface may take you by surprise. Confident swimmers will appreciate the depths. The hot tub was not as bubbly as I have experienced but it was a great size. With Covid rules, only 2 people were allowed at any one time. This makes for a personal hot tub session if you're with your partner! A one way system ensured more safety. Changing rooms were clean.
We were kindly gifted with a complimentary glass of wine for my partner's birthday so we were able to sample the brasserie. Staff again were friendly and helpful. We would have definitely visited the brasserie if we had more time but it was comfortable and inviting.
The only downside for me was having to pay for parking in the hotel car park when I was a guest at the hotel (£8 per night).
My partner and I really enjoyed our stay, especially as the hotel was not far from the town centre and Bournemouth pier itself. A great choice for anyone visiting Bournemouth.
Check in (and check out) was quick and needed minimal face to face contact. All staff were friendly and helpful..and were all masked up. The WhatsApp service that the hotel provided was EXCELLENT with requests being dealt with promptly and with a personal touch. (On an evening when I wasn't feeling up to eating much, I requested toast and butter and this was provided quickly, albeit without a knife). The hotel kindly fixed it that we have a fridge, even though I was told over booking.com that a fridge couldn't be provided. Fresh towels and toilet rolls could be left in bags outside the room if you don't require housekeeping.
The room itself, although dated with the furnishings, was clean and comfortable. I booked a superior double room and there was ample space and a decent sized TV screen for us to watch when we wanted a relaxing evening. The bathroom was a no frills one (for a 4 star hotel) but it was clean. Our room was right by the lift/elevator but apart from a bit of morning noise, we had no complaints. Our room looked onto the terrace but as the weather was rainy and dull, we couldn't appreciate the terrace first hand.
What we could appreciate was the great pool. It was deeper than my local leisure centre pool at 1.7m and if you're not a confident swimmer, the sudden slant of the pool's surface may take you by surprise. Confident swimmers will appreciate the depths. The hot tub was not as bubbly as I have experienced but it was a great size. With Covid rules, only 2 people were allowed at any one time. This makes for a personal hot tub session if you're with your partner! A one way system ensured more safety. Changing rooms were clean.
We were kindly gifted with a complimentary glass of wine for my partner's birthday so we were able to sample the brasserie. Staff again were friendly and helpful. We would have definitely visited the brasserie if we had more time but it was comfortable and inviting.
The only downside for me was having to pay for parking in the hotel car park when I was a guest at the hotel (£8 per night).
My partner and I really enjoyed our stay, especially as the hotel was not far from the town centre and Bournemouth pier itself. A great choice for anyone visiting Bournemouth.
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We booked here as a last minute get away. It was myself and my daughter.
The room was a really good price - booked through Booking.com but prices were pretty comparable from their own website.
I was very impressed with the things in place to keep everyone Covid safe, barriers hand sanitiser etc.
Room over looked the car park and the building site next door which started to make a noise at 6am!
Beds were super comfy - only room let down was that we could hear the man urinating in the room next door! Just hope he couldn't hear us too !!
I thought I had checked but the main reason for choosing this hotel was the pool, but it did not open until the day after we stayed, it was a real pity as looked lovely and really needed that float about.
Car parking was plentiful, and the hotel was close to the beach and town.
Breakfast was really nice, all off the menu now due to social distancing, it was really nice and food hot and fresh - would have been nice to have a vegetarian option to the cooked breakfast.
All in all, was very nice. Would not hesitate to return.
The room was a really good price - booked through Booking.com but prices were pretty comparable from their own website.
I was very impressed with the things in place to keep everyone Covid safe, barriers hand sanitiser etc.
Room over looked the car park and the building site next door which started to make a noise at 6am!
Beds were super comfy - only room let down was that we could hear the man urinating in the room next door! Just hope he couldn't hear us too !!
I thought I had checked but the main reason for choosing this hotel was the pool, but it did not open until the day after we stayed, it was a real pity as looked lovely and really needed that float about.
Car parking was plentiful, and the hotel was close to the beach and town.
Breakfast was really nice, all off the menu now due to social distancing, it was really nice and food hot and fresh - would have been nice to have a vegetarian option to the cooked breakfast.
All in all, was very nice. Would not hesitate to return.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Response from Simon Hartwell, General Manager at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa
Responded Oct 8, 2020
Thank you for your review Jullew, delighted to read you enjoyed stay, hopefully we will be welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Simon Simon Hartwell General Manager BOOK DIRECT for the LOWEST PRICES* and FREE PARKING!! Our standard rooms average 135 sq ft., balcony rooms are fully air-conditioned, average 155 sq ft, superiors without balconies 175 sq ft,Executives 210 sq.ft and Suites 250 sq ft. Executives and Suites have a reserved parking space for the duration of your stay. *Price match guarantee for the same booking terms.
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We and three other couples stayed at The Connaught for a weekend.
We were celebrating 3 birthdays and 20 years of friendship. The hotel staff were at all times extremely considerate and helpful, very polite and friendly.
Three of our rooms were standard, they varied a little in size and decor, all were very clean and comfortable. The Superior room had a larger bed, a small balcony and a little more space. The only thing missing as far as we were concerened was a fridge! But when we requested an ice bucket for our celebratory bottle of champagne we were given one straight away.
We chose the bed breakfast and evening meal package. The food was excellent and if we decided to choose from the A la carte menu we were only charged the very small difference.
I would definately stay at The Connaught again and would recommend it.
We were celebrating 3 birthdays and 20 years of friendship. The hotel staff were at all times extremely considerate and helpful, very polite and friendly.
Three of our rooms were standard, they varied a little in size and decor, all were very clean and comfortable. The Superior room had a larger bed, a small balcony and a little more space. The only thing missing as far as we were concerened was a fridge! But when we requested an ice bucket for our celebratory bottle of champagne we were given one straight away.
We chose the bed breakfast and evening meal package. The food was excellent and if we decided to choose from the A la carte menu we were only charged the very small difference.
I would definately stay at The Connaught again and would recommend it.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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My Partner and I booked for a two night stay bed and breakfast stay on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th September.
The hotel is lovely and the staff absolutely excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Located a 10 minute walk from the beautiful Bournemouth beaches this is an ideal base to explore the coastline.
Our room was clean and adequate with a lovely balcony enjoying the sun from early morning until early evening. All the room facilities were modern and clean with a walk in shower (no bath). The bed was large and comfortable and there was good access to the room from either the lift or stairs.
There is an excellent choice of breakfasts and the portions were ample to set you up for the day. We tried the full English and porridge and both were delicious.
The service throughout the hotel was first class, particularly from the head barman. I wish we had remembered his name as he deserves particular praise, but we were enjoying the gin happy hour (between 5pm and 6pm) which is a wonderful offer of just £4 for a gin and mixer with a huge selection of gins to choose from. We also sampled the afternoon tea which was substantial and really tasty.
Now for the small areas that stops the hotel getting a top drawer 5 star.
Firstly our room, number 56, was located right next to a large metal ventilator pipe on the outside wall. Unfortunately this meant we had to listen to a constant rumbling through the night like a thunder storm or lorry outside. I think this would only be a problem in room 56 on the third floor so I'd probably avoid it.
Secondly, I think that the hotel is suffering more than most from the social distancing regulations. On entry the door is split in two showing "check in" and "entry" however the "entry" lane is also the "exit" lane from the other direction, so far from ideal. Fortunately we came down for breakfast at around 8am on both mornings and were seated quickly. However on leaving the dining room the queues entering wear too long and far too congested, on Monday they headed out into the main foyer which as I've already explained is narrow. Someone from the hotel should have been marshaling the queue or even directing patrons to another part of the hotel. I'm sad to say that under the current climate this was unnacceptable.
That said, in every other way the hotel was wonderful, and we had a lovely stay, with great food and excellent service. I would only suggest that management get a grip of the peak time breakfast queue and then we would strongly recommend the Connaught and would definitely stay again.
The hotel is lovely and the staff absolutely excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Located a 10 minute walk from the beautiful Bournemouth beaches this is an ideal base to explore the coastline.
Our room was clean and adequate with a lovely balcony enjoying the sun from early morning until early evening. All the room facilities were modern and clean with a walk in shower (no bath). The bed was large and comfortable and there was good access to the room from either the lift or stairs.
There is an excellent choice of breakfasts and the portions were ample to set you up for the day. We tried the full English and porridge and both were delicious.
The service throughout the hotel was first class, particularly from the head barman. I wish we had remembered his name as he deserves particular praise, but we were enjoying the gin happy hour (between 5pm and 6pm) which is a wonderful offer of just £4 for a gin and mixer with a huge selection of gins to choose from. We also sampled the afternoon tea which was substantial and really tasty.
Now for the small areas that stops the hotel getting a top drawer 5 star.
Firstly our room, number 56, was located right next to a large metal ventilator pipe on the outside wall. Unfortunately this meant we had to listen to a constant rumbling through the night like a thunder storm or lorry outside. I think this would only be a problem in room 56 on the third floor so I'd probably avoid it.
Secondly, I think that the hotel is suffering more than most from the social distancing regulations. On entry the door is split in two showing "check in" and "entry" however the "entry" lane is also the "exit" lane from the other direction, so far from ideal. Fortunately we came down for breakfast at around 8am on both mornings and were seated quickly. However on leaving the dining room the queues entering wear too long and far too congested, on Monday they headed out into the main foyer which as I've already explained is narrow. Someone from the hotel should have been marshaling the queue or even directing patrons to another part of the hotel. I'm sad to say that under the current climate this was unnacceptable.
That said, in every other way the hotel was wonderful, and we had a lovely stay, with great food and excellent service. I would only suggest that management get a grip of the peak time breakfast queue and then we would strongly recommend the Connaught and would definitely stay again.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Room Tip:Â Avoid Superior Balcony room 56 due to vent
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We stayed in a classic double room for 4 nights at The Connaught. In terms of location, we were close to the seafront (5-10 minute walk to the beach) and reasonable walking distance to the town, too. The free parking was a bonus.
From the photos, we were expecting a more luxurious stay at a modern spa hotel. While the hotel bared some resemblance in terms of decor, the quality was much more run down in reality. The wallpaper and furnishings in the hallways of the hotel were scuffed, the bedroom was cold and dark and was in need of a good deep clean. The essentials (bedding, towels, shower) were cleaned to a good enough standard but there was a lot of dust by the sides of the bed, on skirting boards and under the extractor fan in the bathroom. We did spot a dried blood stain under one of the pillowcases.
We didn't go to the restaurant but did visit the gin bar which was lovely - the drinks were reasonably priced as well. While the spa was closed we did visit the pool and jacuzzi which was nice. Breakfast at the hotel was cheap but you get what you pay for in terms of quality. The service wasn't great as we waited 20mins to sit down.
All in all, the hotel was ok but I would say it is misleading in terms of advertisement. We paid £400 so not too disappointed by the value. However, had we stayed the week before it would have been £700 and had we had paid that, I'd feel a lot more frustrated.
From the photos, we were expecting a more luxurious stay at a modern spa hotel. While the hotel bared some resemblance in terms of decor, the quality was much more run down in reality. The wallpaper and furnishings in the hallways of the hotel were scuffed, the bedroom was cold and dark and was in need of a good deep clean. The essentials (bedding, towels, shower) were cleaned to a good enough standard but there was a lot of dust by the sides of the bed, on skirting boards and under the extractor fan in the bathroom. We did spot a dried blood stain under one of the pillowcases.
We didn't go to the restaurant but did visit the gin bar which was lovely - the drinks were reasonably priced as well. While the spa was closed we did visit the pool and jacuzzi which was nice. Breakfast at the hotel was cheap but you get what you pay for in terms of quality. The service wasn't great as we waited 20mins to sit down.
All in all, the hotel was ok but I would say it is misleading in terms of advertisement. We paid £400 so not too disappointed by the value. However, had we stayed the week before it would have been £700 and had we had paid that, I'd feel a lot more frustrated.
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Room Tip:Â If you really want to stay here, you're maybe better off paying more to upgrade. And bring...
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Stayed here for 3 night break from 16th Feb, on arrival we were greeted by friendly efficient reception staff, we were in room 50 that had a nice little balcony, room was spotlessly clean with superking size bed, kettle tea and coffee, even bottled water on bedside table which was all replaced daily. The only downside was the size of the bathroom which was very small ours had a bath with an on the wall shower which being older with a bad back was difficult for me to get in and out of for a shower, but again this was kept spotless. The bar area was nice and the drinks not overly expensive. We ate in the restaurant 2 nights and the food was beautiful and priced really good for a hotel. The location is great too just a few minutes walk to the town and all the amenities. I would not hesitate to recommend this lovely hotel.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Â Very small lift if you have a lot of luggage.
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Response from Simon Hartwell, Owner at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa
Responded Jul 16, 2020
Thank you for your review babesurrey, delighted to read you enjoyed stay, hopefully we will be welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Simon Simon Hartwell General Manager BOOK DIRECT for the LOWEST PRICES* and FREE PARKING!! Our standard rooms average 135 sq ft., balcony rooms are fully air-conditioned, average 155 sq ft, superiors without balconies 175 sq ft,Executives 210 sq.ft and Suites 250 sq ft. Executives and Suites have a reserved parking space for the duration of your stay. *Price match guarantee for the same booking terms.
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C$151 - C$221 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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54
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Frequently Asked Questions about Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa
Which popular attractions are close to Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?
Nearby attractions include Escape Hunt Bournemouth (0.5 km), Boom Battle Bar Bournemouth (0.5 km), and Smokin' Aces (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?
Yes, free parking and paid public parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Place, Twelve Eatery, and Lolas Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Is Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.1 km away from the centre of Bournemouth.
Are any cleaning services offered at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and Italian.
Are there any historical sites close to Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (1.0 km), Christchurch Priory (7.8 km), and Red House Museum & Gardens (7.9 km).