Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel

As the title indicates we have stayed many times before, some times 3 or 4 days others like this one for the night. We were going to a concert at the BIC on the Sunday so ate out on this occasion but can recommend Blakes or Brasserie for their food offering. Breakfast is a good choice and when busy as it was Sunday am there is overflow seating in the Brasserie. A lot of people use the Spa so dont be surprised to see them sitting in the Brasserie in their dressing gown sipping Prosecco at lunchtime! We will return at some stage Im sure. less

Excellent location; good local bus service to Centre, Westbourne, Poole and Swanage. Quality food in restaurant and brasserie served efficiently and courteously. Staff friendly and helpful. Everywhere immaculately clean. less

We chose the Connaught for its nearness to the Bournemouth International Centre, but it was such a lovely hotel. Little extra personal touches. Spotlessly clean. Huge dark wood furniture gave the room a grand feel. We would definitely use again. Be aware, this site was not working properly, so I could not click the Hotel Ratings circles. I wd have clicked 5s. less

I had a two night stay at the Connaught staying in the Tulip suite (room 17), the room itself is large and well appointed with 2 seating areas both of which have very comfortable chairs. Although there is no balcony you can sit on there is a nice Juliette balcony. The bed (as with all the beds at the hotel) was incredibly comfortable and I had a great nights sleep both nights. The bathroom is very well appointed with a roll-top bath and a stand-alone shower into which you could fit a five aside football team if that was your thing. The soaps and lotions in the bathroom are of excellent quality and both the bathroom, bedroom and sitting room were spotless. The staff throughout are amazing, helpful and friendly and the service could not be faulted. I ate both nights in Blake's and everything was cooked fresh to order and was of excellent quality. I will be back soon as I just find 2-3 nights here are all I need to be refreshed and able to face the everyday realities of work and life. less

My family stayed in this hotel and really enjoyed our stay. Good restaurant and overall amenities. Parking could be limited. The rooms we stayed were spotless and very well cleaned each day by a very cheerful and efficient Brazilian lady. All the staff where professional and polite but the kindness and willingness to help and please shown by this housekeeper made the difference. We will return and always recommend. less