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Best Western's Connaught Hotel and Spa, formerly a gentleman's residence, was constructed around 1850 and of all the hotels it is considered to be the premier AA 3 Star (82%) and rosette hotel in Bournemouth. Located on the West Cliff with parking for 66 cars, this Green Hotel is very close to the renowned BIC, Bournemouth International Centre, the town centre, Pavilion, Bournemouth Oceanarium, Bournemouth Pier and beach - all within 5 minutes' walk. Nearby is Boscombe Surf Reef, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth International Airport, Poole Harbour, Christchurch, also with its own harbour and, of course, the New Forest, the home and burial place of Alice Liddell who lived in Lyndhurst and was the inspiration for Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland.

"Highly Commended" awards were granted by Bournemouth Tourism in 2009 in the "Best Large Hotel in Bournemouth" and "Best Restaurant in Bournemouth" categories. The Connaught is the first and only hotel of all the Hotels in Bournemouth to be awarded a Silver Shield by Green Tourism for Business for its commitment to the Environment.  
Trip Advisor 22 August 2010.  “Wonderful service from a wonderful team" 
 

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Accommodation:

• 56 En-suite bedrooms - some with a private balcony.
• 1 Junior Suite of 25m2 with a magnificent bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower, a south facing balcony, a 32" flat screen TV and complimentary dressing gowns. slippers, water and sweets throughout your stay.
• 4 Executive bedrooms beautifully designed with flat screen TV and all the "extras" of the Junior Suite.
• 4 Family Suites each with 2 bedrooms to accommodate 2 adults and 2 children
• R/C Digital TV and radio
• Hospitality tray of coffee, tea and chocolate in all the rooms
• Complimentary Highland Spring water in all standard and superior rooms on arrival - a NEW FEATURE.
• Blakes Rosette Restaurant now with a stunning garden terrace for alfresco dining.
• A Spa and Leisure Complex - 18m swimming pool and spa pool, a stunning sauna and an aromatherapy steam room, a massage therapy room and 2 fully equipped gymnasiums - resistance and cardio-vascular. A star feature not found in many Bournemouth Hotels.
• Free WiFi facilities in most of the bedrooms and throughout the public areas 
• Conservatory bar that opens onto a delightful, private, sun-drenched patio. 
• Blakes cosy lounge bar for that pre dinner drink.
• A private garden terrace for those extra special functions during the warmer months..
• Conference venue and meeting facilities all located on the ground floor with free, secure broadband and WiFI
• Licensed for civil weddings 
• 24 Hour room service - with a smile. 

The Connaught Lodge Hotel, built in 1901, is located immediately next door and offers a further 27 en-suite, affordable and comfortable bedrooms; the Lodge is not part of the Best Western group but Guests staying in the Lodge do have complimentary access to all the magnificent facilities of the Best Western Connaught Hotel - all meals are taken in the award winning restaurant, Blakes, located in the main building.