Bournemouth Hotel

The Connaught is Bournemouth's highest rated AA 3 Star Hotel and Spa (85%) and has just been awarded a double rosette for its magnificent restaurant, Blakes. The hotel, centrally located on the West Cliff with free parking for 66 cars, is very close to the BIC, town centre, Pavilion, Aquarium, Bournemouth Pier and beach - all within 5 minutes' walk. Nearby is Boscombe Surf Reef. Bournemouth University, Bournemouth Airport, Poole Harbour, Christchurch, also with its own harbour and, of course, the New Forest,

Formerly a gentleman's residence, the hotel was constructed in 1850 and has 56 bedrooms - some with their own private balcony or terrace - with newly refurbished ensuite bath/shower rooms, to include 2 Junior Suites and 5 Executive rooms; The hotel also has Bournemouth's finest spa and leisure club with an 18m swimming pool and adjoining spa pool, 2 gymnasiums, a magnificent eucalyptus steam room, sauna, a massage therapy room and beauty treatment room. Complimentary membership is available for guests during their stay.

Best Western’s award-winning, double rosette restaurant, Blakes, opens out onto the very private terraced garden and has been beautifully refurbished and equipped with all new furniture and soft furnishings to create a wonderfully warm and inviting atmosphere. Nick Rutigliano, the restaurant’s Maitre d' and David Hutchence, the Head Chef, along with their experienced team are on hand to make your stay so much more of a memorable experience!!
Nick Rutigliano was nominated and awarded "Highly Commended" in the Bournemouth Tourism Awards in November 2010 ifor "Outstanding Customer Service". Reservations are strongly recommended