Best Western Plus

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa

West Hill RoadBH2 5PH

Be blissfully happy beside the seaside at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa.

This picture perfect hotel in Bournemouth is centrally located on the West Cliff, close to the town centre and an abundance of shops, cafes, clubs and bars. The Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), Lower Gardens and 7 miles of golden sandy beaches are also wonderfully close by. What more could you ask for. This divine 4 star hotel hosts beautiful and spacious accommodation and superb facilities, including an indulgent spa with 6 treatment rooms, 18m swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym. Built in the 1850s, the Best Western Plus Hotel has lost none of its original charm; in fact its appeal only increases as the hotel gets better with age. Make full use of the Connaught’s delightful garden terrace, excellent spa and gorgeous food in the contemporary Connaught Brasserie - highly recommended and popular with guests and local residents alike.

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Good to know

Check-in/Check-out
Check-in is at 15:00 / Check-out is at 11:00
Parking
Free parking available. Charged offsite parking cost of £12.00 (per 24 hours). Street parking is not available.
Children
2 children up to 12 years of age stays free with a paying adult as per Best Western GB Child Policy.
Pets
Pets are not allowed. Guide, hearing and assistance dogs only

Other Services

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Bar
Restaurants
Gym
Pool
Spa
Wedding
Baggage hold
Concierge
Safe deposit
Wheelchair Access
Lifts to all floors
EV Charging Capabilities

Accessibility

The The Connaught Hotel & Spa features the following accessibility options on select rooms and/or areas of their premises.

  • Wide Bathroom Door
  • Walk In Shower
  • Safety Bar In Shower
  • Disabled Access Public
  • Disabled Access Leisure
  • Rails In Bathroom
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Raised Toilet

Restaurants & bars

Blakes Breakfast Room

Restaurant

We warmly invite you to enjoy breakfast in Blakes, with a full English or continental selection to set you up for the day.

Restaurant

Blakes Breakfast Room

Restaurant

We warmly invite you to enjoy breakfast in Blakes, with a full English or continental selection to set you up for the day.

Timings

Breakfast 07:00 till 10:00
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The Connaught Brasserie

Restaurant

The contemporary and elegant Connaught Brasserie is the perfect place to enjoy lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. With a large menu inspired by British and European classics, the Brasserie has something for everyone and wont disappoint. If you're staying with us in the summer months, the bifold doors will be open onto the courtyard garden and you can enjoy an alfresco meal in the sun. Reservations are recommended

Restaurant

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The Connaught Brasserie

Restaurant

The contemporary and elegant Connaught Brasserie is the perfect place to enjoy lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. With a large menu inspired by British and European classics, the Brasserie has something for everyone and wont disappoint. If you're staying with us in the summer months, the bifold doors will be open onto the courtyard garden and you can enjoy an alfresco meal in the sun. Reservations are recommended

Timings

Lunch 11:30 till 14:00
Dinner 17:30 till 21:00
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The Gin Bar and Lounge

Bar

The Gin Bar us home to over 200 varieties of gin and is the perfect setting to enjoy that pre dinner drink or a cosy night cap after dinner. On colder nights you can nestle by the roaring fire.

Bar

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The Gin Bar and Lounge

Bar

The Gin Bar us home to over 200 varieties of gin and is the perfect setting to enjoy that pre dinner drink or a cosy night cap after dinner. On colder nights you can nestle by the roaring fire.

Timings

Hours 11:00 till 23:00
Monday Open
Tuesday Open
Wednesday Open
Thursday Open
Friday Open
Saturday Open
Sunday Open

Spa & Leisure facilities

Gym and swimming pool leisure facilities

Facilities overview

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Spa

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Treatments

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Swimming Pool

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Gym

Opening times

MON 10:00 to 18:00
TUE 10:00 to 18:00
WED 10:00 to 18:00
THU 10:00 to 18:00
FRI 10:00 to 18:00
SAT 10:00 to 18:00
SUN 10:00 to 18:00

Spa & facilities overview

As if the stylish bedrooms and inviting public areas of The Connaught Hotel weren't enough, we also have a fantastic pool on site.

Our spa will leave you energised and refreshed, with our sauna, aroma steam room and spa pool!

Massage treatments

Name Length (mins) Price
Back neck shoulder 25 £45.00
Work it Out Full Body Massage 55 £80.00
Drift Away Full Body Massage 55 £80.00
In Good Spirits Full Body Massage 55 £80.00
Rocks of The Mediterranean 70 £110.00

Health & beauty treatments

Name Length (mins) Price
Facial 55 £80.00
Go Guy - The Male Executive Treatment 55 £80.00
The Power Breakfast Facial 25 £45.00
Champagne and Truffles Treatment 85 £110.00
Aaahhh! 25 £45.00

Meetings

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel is one of the most intimate wedding venues in the region, if not the country. It's our sole ambition to cater for your every wish and dish. As such, we guarantee we'll do anything and everything to ensure your wedding day lives long in the memory. So, make the happiest day of your life even happier, and say "I do" at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel, Bournemouth's premier wedding venue!

Facilities included

Eight Hour Chairs
Laptop Projector
Laptop Screen
TV
T V Size
Unlimited Flipchart
Sound System
Number of meeting rooms: 3
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Maximum 180 guests
176.0 m2

Connaught Suite

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Meetings

Connaught Suite Floor/Location: Ground
Maximum 180 guests
Size: 176.0 m2

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 120
Board Room 60
Class Room 60
Reception 70
Theatre 180
U-Shape 40
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Maximum 150 guests
242.0 m2

Franklyn Suite

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WiFi
Natural daylight
Disabled access

Meetings

Franklyn Suite Floor/Location: Ground
Maximum 150 guests
Size: 242.0 m2
WiFi
Natural daylight
Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 80
Board Room 36
Class Room 45
Reception 30
Theatre 150
U-Shape 35
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Maximum 25 guests
30.0 m2

The Boardroom

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WiFi
Natural daylight
Disabled access

Meetings

The Boardroom Floor/Location: Ground
Maximum 25 guests
Size: 30.0 m2
WiFi
Natural daylight
Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet Not recorded
Board Room 20
Class Room 10
Reception Not recorded
Theatre 25
U-Shape 16
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Weddings

Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel is one of the most intimate wedding venues in the region, if not the country. It's our sole ambition to cater for your every wish and dish. As such, we guarantee we'll do anything and everything to ensure your wedding day lives long in the memory. So, make the happiest day of your life even happier, and say "I do" at Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel, Bournemouth's premier wedding venue!

  • Ceremony Capacity 120
  • Reception Capacity 150
  • Corkage charge £20
  • Civil Ceremony License Yes
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Overview

Service and Venue

With beautiful terraced gardens for those stunning snaps, the Connaught suite offers total indulgence and warm, friendly staff for complete peace of mind. We're sure you'll fall for this delightful wedding venue just as much as you've fallen for your significant other. Our entire team is at your disposal, so whatever you need, just ask.

Catering

Your wish really is our command here. Just take your pick from our combination of menus. Although you might find everything you need straight away, we'll happily cater for any other needs you may have, nothing is too much trouble! By paying as much attention to detail as we do to your guests, we'll ensure your day is one of the best that Best Western has to offer.

Honeymoon Suite

The Orchid suite is our Bridal suite and boasts over 250 square feet of stylish accommodation. South facing with its own private balcony, the suite offers the happy couple a garden view, and even a glimpse of the sea. The bathroom has a separate power shower and a Victorian roll top bath for added luxury, while bathrobes, slippers, a flat screen TV, a DVD player and small dining area and lounge mean there's plenty of room for romance. All of this is complimentary when booking our full wedding package.

Organiser & Registrar

Say "I do" at Bournemouth's premier wedding venue Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel.

Organiser: Maria Ruiz

Organiser telephone: 01202 298020

Organiser e-mail: [email protected]

Registrar

Authority: Bournemouth Register Office

Registrar telephone number: 01202 454947

Registar address: Town Hall, Bournemouth, BH2 6DY