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Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in Bournemouth City Centre with 2 bars/lounges and spa

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Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Balcony view
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Breakfast, dinner served; British cuisine, garden views

Overview of Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

8.4

Very good

Property highlights

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Gym
Map
30 West Hill Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5PH
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Spa tub
  • 24-hour room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

  • 9.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 13.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • 13.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 16.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking (Lodge)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking (Lodge)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Lodge)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Lodge)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 23.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Bournemouth City Centre
  • Bournemouth Beach - 1 min drive
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 1 min drive
  • Bournemouth Pier - 1 min drive
  • Bournemouth University - 6 min drive
  • Poole Harbour - 11 min drive
  • New Forest National Park - 15 min drive
  • Wimborne Minster - 21 min drive
  • Corfe Castle - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 42 min drive
  • Bournemouth Station - 7 min drive
  • Branksome Station - 8 min drive
  • Poole Parkstone Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brewhouse & Kitchen - 5 min walk
  • Brasserie Blanc - Bournemouth - 3 min walk
  • Caffè Nero - 7 min walk
  • Smokin' Aces - Cocktail Bar & Whiskey Lounge - 5 min walk
  • Level8ight the Sky Bar - 7 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa puts you 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Poole Harbour. You can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, facials or aromatherapy, and British cuisine is served at Blakes Brasserie, which is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this upmarket hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool and a health club.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the standard cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 53 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM until midnight
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (14 years old and younger) are not allowed
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Parking

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • On-site parking is limited

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–12:30 PM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3000 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1850
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Bluewater Spa has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Blakes Brasserie – Overlooking the garden, this brasserie specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
The Gin Bar – On-site bar. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.50 per person
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 40.00 (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, health club and fitness facility with adult supervision
  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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