Guest Reviews & Comments
Bourne Hall Hotel near Bournemouth: Bournemouth Hotels
21 Business Trip - 17/10/06	50%
Good Points: I liked very much both breakfast and dinner. The breakfast was quite complete and the dinner was delicious. I also think people from the hotel were lovely, very kind and made the accomodation more comfortable.
Bad Points: I didn't like that my sheets were not changed in any time. Television could hardly be seen inside the room because of the bad reception and there were just a few channels. The washbasin was out of the bathroom!!!
Further Comments: I generally think that it is a good hotel if you are just looking for a place were you are going to have breakfast, dinner and sleep but not to spend more time inside it or in your room.
22 Young couple - 31/08/06	80%
Good Points: The location is good, nice clean comfortable hotel
Bad Points: We asked to move rooms as the first night there was a lot of noise from the room above, the manager was very obliging and immediately allocated us a different room, which actually was much nicer than the first one we had been given, so I'm not sure why we weren't allocated this room in the first place, considering the money that we had paid.
Further Comments: I did like the hotel, I thought the staff were very nice and the buffet breakfast was good.
23 Young couple - 31/08/06	80%
Good Points: The location is good, nice clean comfortable hotel
Bad Points: We asked to move rooms as the first night there was a lot of noise from the room above, the manager was very obliging and immediately allocated us a different room, which actually was much nicer than the first one we had been given, so I'm not sure why we weren't allocated this room in the first place, considering the money that we had paid.
Further Comments: I did like the hotel, I thought the staff were very nice and the buffet breakfast was good.
24 Group of adult friends - 23/08/06	80%
Good Points: Location was good, staff were helpful. Room was small but fine as we were only there for 2 nights. Hotel was clean.
Bad Points: The room was too hot, particularly at night, and had to leave the windows wide open.
25 Group of adult friends - 17/08/06	90%
Good Points: location
Bad Points: nothing
26 Mature couple - 27/07/06	90%
Good Points: The situation to the beach and all facilities were very near and the service in the dining room were first class for food, service and cleanliness
Bad Points: We were very satisfied with everything.
Further Comments: We felt that everything with this hotel had been well thought through and we did not have to request anything that was lacking.
27 Mature couple - 27/07/06	90%
Good Points: The situation to the beach and all facilities were very near and the service in the dining room were first class for food, service and cleanliness
Bad Points: We were very satisfied with everything.
Further Comments: We felt that everything with this hotel had been well thought through and we did not have to request anything that was lacking.
28 Young couple - 27/07/06	80%
Good Points: Location & facilities
Bad Points: Bed broken. Shower unclean and needed re-tiling.
Further Comments: Hotel for most was on the better side of adequate. Breakfast was excellant. Room was clean however bed was broken resulting in an uncomfortable sleeping position. Location for town and beach was superb however local area was noisy at night.
29 Group of adult friends - 27/07/06	80%
Good Points: All the staff were excellent - everyone that we came into contact with went out of their way to be friendly and helpful.
30 Young couple - 27/07/06	80%
Good Points: Location & facilities
Bad Points: Bed broken. Shower unclean and needed re-tiling.
Further Comments: Hotel for most was on the better side of adequate. Breakfast was excellant. Room was clean however bed was broken resulting in an uncomfortable sleeping position. Location for town and beach was superb however local area was noisy at night.
31 Mature couple - 25/07/06	50%
Good Points: Centrally located. Good Breakfast.
Bad Points: Not enough parking spaces, no water pressure for shower, lack of staff in the evening, Poor reception on the television. All rooms non smoking.
Further Comments: Generally a very clean hotel and the stay was only for one night. I would not have liked to stay any longer. Poor pressure with the water as we stayed on the top floor, a booster pump is necessary. Not very good reception on the television and a lack of channels also a very small screen. Breakfast was excellant.
32 Mature couple - 25/07/06	50%
Good Points: Centrally located. Good Breakfast.
Bad Points: Not enough parking spaces, no water pressure for shower, lack of staff in the evening, Poor reception on the television. All rooms non smoking.
Further Comments: Generally a very clean hotel and the stay was only for one night. I would not have liked to stay any longer. Poor pressure with the water as we stayed on the top floor, a booster pump is necessary. Not very good reception on the television and a lack of channels also a very small screen. Breakfast was excellant.
33 Group of adult friends - 19/07/06	80%
Good Points: clean , comfortable room. Friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere
Bad Points: nothing
34 Group of adult friends - 13/07/06	90%
Good Points: Location value for money
Bad Points: car parking
Further Comments: Excellent value for money - great location close to central area and beach - excellent breakfast
35 Group of adult friends - 13/07/06	90%
Good Points: Location value for money
Bad Points: car parking
Further Comments: Excellent value for money - great location close to central area and beach - excellent breakfast
36 Group of adult friends - 10/07/06	90%
37 Young couple - 05/07/06	50%
38 Other - 17/06/06	100%
Good Points: clean friendly and near aminities
Bad Points: nothing
Further Comments: everything was excellent.
39 Other - 17/06/06	100%
Good Points: clean friendly and near aminities
Bad Points: nothing
Further Comments: everything was excellent.
40 Business Trip - 17/06/06	80%
Good Points: The room had an ensuite bathroom. The bed was comfortable. The premisies were clean and the servicing of the rooms each day was pleasingly efficient.
Bad Points: 1 Very noisy - I had not realised that the hotel is at the top of a hill where there is grinding of gears until a late hour! Very little capacity to do any work in the evnings - the dressing table mirror turned through 100 degrees so my laptop could fit unerneathe it. The curtain was nearly of its runner; this was attended to promptly when reported. Lighting: there is a single 40 watt bulb in the ceiling and two lights on the wall by the bed. Sitting at the dressing table-cum-desk to work, one sits with the light behind you so that the working space is in one's shadow. The TV information card suggests about 8 chasnnels are available. The set is mounted very high on the wall and only 4 of the channels (BBC1/2/ITV1/Channel 4) appeared to be tuned in.
Further Comments: The staff were friendly, helpful and courteous; it was good to be recognised by name each time one enters the restaurant. The standard of food was very good - a reasonably wide selection of wholesome well cooked dishes. The breakfast was substantial too. The room was comfortable and adequately sized for single occupancy with good ensuite facilities and a very acceptable tea and coffe making facility. However, on a hot night the windows need to be open and the room is then very noisy being adjacent to a busy road. The lighting is somewhat dim. If I had occasion to revisit, I would request a room at the rear of the hotel. The hotel is just minutes' walk away from the West Cliff promenade - it is conveniently situated for reaching the beach or exploring the town centre.
If you are unable to book a room at Bourne Hall Hotel then the nearest UK hotels around the Bournemouth area are: Trouville Hotel Review, : The Hedley Hotel - B&B Review, : The Wessex Hotel Review,