Best Western The Connaught Hotel

This delightful, award winning, eco-friendly, Bournemouth hotel, once a gentleman's residence, was constructed circa 1850 and has 56 en-suite bedrooms some with their own private balcony; a fabulous leisure club with an 18m indoor pool and adjoining spa pool, a magnificent steam room, a stunning Sauna, a massage therapy room and 2 gymnasiums – free membership to all our guests.

Beautifully appointed and centrally located on the West Cliff in an acre of its own grounds and free parking for 66 cars, this excellent, AA 3 Star Connoisseur and Rosette Hotel is less than 5 minutes walk to the Town Centre, the BIC, Pavilion Theatre and Bournemouth Pier. Just three minutes walk away are Bournemouth's award winning, golden, sandy beaches. During the Spring of 2009 a new garden is being created on the site of the old outdoor pool – a wonderful place to relax!!

Blakes restaurant has been redesigned by Stuart Jones - of Sunseeker fame - and has been newly decorated and equipped with all new furniture and soft furnishings thus creating a wonderful atmosphere. Nick Rutigliano, our Maitre d' and Jon Underhill, our Head Chef are there to make your stay so much more of an experience!! Later this summer we hope to have our new garden open to extend your dining experience!!

"Highly Commended" in this year's Bournemouth Tourism Awards in the "Best Large Hotel of The Year" and "Best Restaurant" categories