Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel And Spa, Bournemouth
About the Hotel
Rooms: Comfort and Style
The Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa offers 81 bedrooms with air conditioning in both the main hotel and Connaught Lodge. Rooms located on the top floor feature private balconies overlooking the town or garden, a choice of a double or king bed, a private bathroom with a shower or bath, a 40-inch flat-screen TV, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Additional amenities include hot chocolate, tea and coffee-making facilities, and mineral water upon arrival. Executive rooms include an en suite bath or shower room with bathrobes and slippers, an iPod dock, a sofa, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a Nespresso coffee machine. Guests also receive complimentary mineral water and sweets throughout their stay. Family rooms accommodate up to four guests, and the hotel provides cots and sheets for babies and small children upon request. All rooms have a digital safe, kettles, and hair dryers, and smoking is prohibited in all bedrooms and communal areas.
Dining: Tasteful Options
The Connaught Brasserie serves dinner until 9pm, offering flexible dining. The Connaught Gin Bar is open to the general public from 11am-11pm and 24 hours for hotel guests. It features wines from leading wine producers. Summertime transforms the terrace gardens into a spot for alfresco drinks. An expert team of AA Rosette chefs have created menus, and afternoon tea is available with options for traditional, champagne, prosecco, or gin.
Leisure and Bluewater Spa
Bluewater Spa is complimentary for all guests and includes an 18m indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, four spa treatment rooms, a fully equipped gym, and a relaxation lounge. Guests have unlimited access to the swimming pool with sun loungers, relaxation lounge, Jacuzzi, gym, steam room, and sauna, along with the choice of a spa treatment. The facility features a double sauna, eucalyptus-infused steam room, and an air-conditioned gym. Children are welcome to use the facilities at Bluewater Spa Bournemouth, accompanied by an adult. The swimming pool is 1.8m and 1.2m at its lowest. Lockers are available, requiring a pound coin for use.
Location and Transport
The Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa is located on Bournemouth's West Cliff, minutes from sandy beaches and a five-minute walk to Bournemouth town center. It is 2.5 km from Bournemouth Central and 15 km from Bournemouth Airport. Nearby landmarks include Westover Gallery (1 km), Bournemouth International Centre (0.5 km), Upside Down House (0.5 km), and Bournemouth Pier (1 km). The hotel offers 66 car parking spaces, including three disabled spaces and an electric car charging point for £10. West Hill Car Park is a three-minute walk, and Winter Gardens Car Park is a 10-minute walk.
Services and Accessibility
The Connaught Hotel and Spa offers complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi for all guests. The hotel accommodates weddings for 60-130 guests and is licensed for indoor and outdoor ceremonies. Room service is available at an additional cost. The staff speaks English, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, and Romanian. The hotel is wheelchair-friendly, with a lift to the spa, disabled bathrooms with an emergency cord, a low sink, a higher-level toilet, and grab rails. There are three disabled parking spaces available for direct bookings. The Connaught Hotel and Spa is not pet-friendly; only guide dogs are allowed.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free 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
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Back massage
- Public Bath
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- 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