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Royal Bath

4.0 of 5
Bath Road, Bournemouth BH1 2EW, England (Formerly De Vere Royal Bath)
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Royal Bath
Ranked #51 of 73 hotels in Bournemouth
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Brighton, United Kingdom
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We bought our one night stay via Groupon and therefore got an excellent value for money out of it. The hotel is beautifully situated 3 minutes away from the sandy beach and the gardens which were stunning. We were very impressed with the spa/pool/gym facilities although (and this applies to the rest of the hotel too) are in need of... More

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Hitchin, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

THE FOOD. i would not feed it to my dog THE SERVICE. no one knows what they are doing. THE ROOM. black staining behind the toilet. PARKING. £20 PER NIGHT. OVERALL. I am 64 years old and its the worst hotel i have ever been in.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

My husband and I went away during the bank holiday weekend and were fortunate to stay at The Royal Bath Hotel which was the first hotel in Bournemouth opened in 1883. Cannot understand the complaints. Our room and bathroom had everything we needed. The cleaning staff do an excellent job. The buffets offered a good variety and the breakfast had... More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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14 hotel reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I stayed here for business on Tuesday night. The hotel is absolutely enormous! It looks like something out of a film from the outside, with different levels, shapes and designs across numerous floors. It couldn't be better positioned, with great swathes of the hotel with sea views and the rest looking across the seafront and the International Centre (BIC). Next... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW via mobile

My husband and me stayed at this hotel for a couple of days this May. As soon as we went inside the Hotel, the lady at reception didn't even say hello or tried to acknowledged us. We paid for early check in but the room wasn't ready so she just said "you have to come back later" and it took... More

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Holly K, Guest Relations Manager at Royal Bath, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear ColEng13 Thank you for reviewing the Royal Bath hotel. I would like to apologise on behalf of our Reception team for the welcome which you received on your arrival and during your stay. I do hope you will give us the opportunity to rectify your impression of the hotel in the near future. More

Manchester, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Room was very dated and drab with 80's early 90's decor. Dirty nets, stained carpets and worn-out bathroom. Breakfast was shocking with undercooked bacon, tough sausages and cold porridge, not what we expected. Would I recommend a stay here - that would be a big fat NO

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Holly K, Guest Relations Manager at Royal Bath, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear 998Lelly21, Thank you for reviewing the Royal Bath Hotel. I am sorry you found your room be 'dated' however we are in the middle of a multi million pound refurbishment so that shall change but if you had spoken to a manager about your concerns we could of reallocated you a different room. I am sorry you found your... More

Oxford, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Having known of the hotel for a number of years, we booked via Groupon for a weekend away. I then read the reviews and realised the hotel had changed ownership and expected the worst. What a pleasant surprise, the staff couldn't have been more helpful, the room spacious and comfortable, well worth upgrading for a sea view. The hotel is... More

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Holly K, Guest Relations Manager at Royal Bath, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear 2651lyn Thank you for reviewing the Royal Bath hotel and I am happy to read yourself and your wife enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. More

Southampton, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

A favourite haunt of Oscar Wilde, we found ourselves in good company at this lovely rambling old white fairy tale hotel just across the road from the sea front and pier. The room was large,light, well furnished, calming - a sea-view double and the beds were very comfortable. There were two small lounge chairs,looking out at the sea view, and... More

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Holly K, Guest Relations Manager at Royal Bath, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear chelapob Thank you for reviewing the Royal Bath hotel and I am happy to read yourself and your wife enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. More

London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Nice hotel but needs updating. Rooms comfortable and clean. Main guest rooms-dining, lounge, bar very pleasant, lovely outlook. Dinner and breakfast were buffet and just average. Long walk to some rooms, smallest lift I've every seen, could not fit more than 2people with luggage.

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Holly K, Guest Relations Manager at Royal Bath, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear Loris T Thank you for reviewing the Royal Bath hotel and I am happy to read yourself and your wife enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. More

Oxford, United Kingdom
Contributor
16 reviews 16 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Booked before seeing reviews, and wouldn't have done if had seen and believed all comments. Any old hotel with creaky floors is A Good Thing and this one is spacious and comfortable. Staff are helpful and courteous, and we had a good large room with a soft bed and a sea view. The buffet is awkward and lacked lots of... More

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Holly K, Guest Relations Manager at Royal Bath, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear Morganise Thank you for reviewing the Royal Bath hotel, I am happy to read that you enjoyed your overall stay with us. I am sorry to hear you did not enjoy your dining experience with us. We have appointed a new Head Chef to improve the quality of the food and we have a new Restaurant Manager to improve... More

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Additional Information about Royal Bath

Also Known As:
De Vere Royal Bath Hotel Bournemouth
De Vere Royal Bath Hotel
Royal Bath Hotel Bournemouth
Address: Bath Road, Bournemouth BH1 2EW, England (Formerly De Vere Royal Bath)
Region: United Kingdom > England > Dorset > Bournemouth
Amenities:
Fitness Centre Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Romantic Hotels in Bournemouth
#9 Luxury Hotels in Bournemouth
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Resort Hotel in turreted building located on 3-acre cliff-edge garden, with views over bay & Purbeck Hills. ... more   less 
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