Royal Exeter Hotel, Bournemouth

Advantages: Centrally located hotel in Bournemouth
Disadvantages: Old building means prone to squeaky floorboards

...I recently had to attend a course for work, which involved several overnight stays in Bournemouth. I opted to stay in the RAC rated **** Norfolk Royale Hotel, located in the central town area of Bournemouth. Arriving at the hotel, there is an area at the front where you can drive in and park whilst you check in. (You can also park in this area overnight, or in the underground carpark - each charged at £9 per night). Checking in is straightforward - although you will need to leave credit / debit card details, but this is standard practice. Reception is in the lobby area - a plush, well furbished area with comfortable chairs, an open fire and a bar. You will be given a keycard, and told where your room is. (On my visits, a porter service was not visable, although may have been available on request). The hotel itself is quite old... Read review

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Advantages: On seafront, by shops,by theatres and cinemas,and clubs
Disadvantages: expensive for what it was.

...My wife and I recently stayed at The Royal Exeter Hotel in Bournemouth. This hotel is situated close to the town centre shops, two minutes from the pier, being virtually opposite the Bournemouth International Centre. The rooms were spacious and clean, but the rest of the hotel was not so. The security was very poor, and regularly, non-existent. The food served was reasonable but nothing special, the service was awfully slow. The breakfasts were not up to the standard I normally expect as a seasoned traveller. The receptionists took a lot to be admired! All in all it is not a hotel that we would return to in a hurry. Value for money was poor.... Read review

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Advantages: Great facilities and location
Disadvantages: Some rooms on the small side

...Getting there Our family stayed at the Queen?s Hotel Bournemouth for 2 nights back in May 2007. The drive down from North London is 112 miles and took around 3 Hours 20 Minutes which included a 30 minute stop over. The Hotel is located on Meyrick Road, just a minutes walk from the sea front and a 15 minute walk to the Pier. There is room for about 15 cars in the car park at the front of the Hotel, with room for a further 20 cars at the rear. This is free to use for guests and you give your car registration details when you check in. The hotel has 109 rooms and deluxe suites situated over 4 floors. There is a lift near the reception to all floors except lower ground which has just 6-8 steps, so the Hotel is ideal for the elderly. Rooms Choices of rooms range from four-poster bridal suite rooms to deluxe, family and executive... Read review

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