Best Western The Connaught Hotel

This award winning, eco-friendly, Bournemouth hotel, has just been awarded the highest merit rating by the AA for a 3 Star hotel in Bournemouth - 82%. The hotel, formerly a gentleman's residence was constructed circa 1850 and has 56 en-suite bedrooms some with their own private balcony; a fabulous spa and 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 during their stay. 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.

Blakes, our award-winning AA rosette restaurant has been beautifully refurbished and equipped with all new furniture and soft furnishings to create a wonderfully warm and inviting atmosphere. Nick Rutigliano, our Maitre d' and Danny Green, our Head Chef, along with their experienced team are here to make your stay so much more of a memorable experience!! 
"Highly Commended" in this year's Bournemouth Tourism Awards 2009 in the "Best Large Hotel of The Year" and "Best Restaurant" categories