Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel & Spa  

Perched on Bournemouth's West Cliff, this boutique 4-star hotel sits a short walk from Bournemouth Beach and the Bournemouth International Centre. You're also close to the Pavilion Theatre, Lower Gardens, the Pier and the Oceanarium.

Housed in a historic Victorian/Art Deco building dating from 1850, the hotel blends original charm with modern rooms. Guestrooms feature flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, rainfall showerheads and complimentary Wi‑Fi, and many rooms open toward a peaceful garden terrace.

The full-service spa offers massages, facials and body treatments, plus an 18m indoor pool, Jacuzzi, eucalyptus steam room and sauna. There's a health club/gym, hot tub, concierge, gift shop and on-site bars — plus spa & leisure-club access when booked direct. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings on the West Cliff and unwind in the garden terrace.

Event-ready with about 3,000 sq ft of meeting and conference space, plus 2 meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre. Express check-in/out and complimentary wireless internet help keep meetings smooth.

Blakes Brasserie serves refined British fare with garden views and alfresco options, led by Chef Ben Nicol and recognised with AA Rosettes. The hotel also offers bars/lounges, 24-hour room service and full breakfast service for a fee.