I was only briefly here for work and found the setting very pleasing on the eye. I can see how…read moreduring the summer months the location will be a winner for those romantics amongst us. The bedroom I saw was very spacious, although it was on the top floor, the only concern I would have had had I spelt there was the sound of the crashing waves, they were very loud. The services at the bar was very good with attentive staff and a good range of product. The resturant was bountiful with the meals on offer. They do offer free wifi in public areas, if you want it in your room you will need to pay!!! Unless you are a Marriott member. Don't forget to register your car if you are in their car park!! All the staff were very helpful I do wish I was there a little longer but that's the way of work.

I been a guest at Marriott for over 40 years. Marriott never disappoints wherever I stay. The…read moreBournemouth Marriott is truly a wonderful experience. Our room was spotless and quiet. What a great view as well! The staff was outstanding in all aspects. The front desk lady that checked us in was one of the best I have ever had. The breakfast was very nice. I plan to return to this Marriott whenever in the UK, as it rates as one of my favorites. I highly recommend this hotel.

Situated in Victoria Road the Pines Hotel is well situated overlooking Swanage Bay, food and drink…read morefirst class, good parking, getting to to beach is easy, at the beach there are toilets and a great cafe run by Marlene. Well worth a visit.

Overall the hotel is in good order and the staff is friendly…read more Dogs are allowed in the rooms. It is not possible to feel real cosiness. The rooms and the public areas have their best years behind them. Nevertheless, it seems relatively well maintained. In the double bed you lie on one mattress and share a large blanket. The ambient noise (from the other rooms and also from outside) is extremely loud. If you have a light sleep, you will probably sleep badly. The breakfast (service at the table, because Corona) was very good and the choice was large.

Normally I don't stay at a Moxy because the rooms are too small, and they are generally feel like…read moreclosets. This one was totally fine. It was clean, and close to everything. It appears to be the same building as Premier Inn, it's just that if you go in the door close to the water it's called Moxy, and if you go inside the door on the opposite side it's called Premier Inn. About 2 blocks out the Premier Inn side is a giant pedestrian area with hundreds of shops and a giant functioning mall, the way malls used to be in the 1980s in the USA. There's a dollar store called Poundland, a Walmart like store called Primark, there's a Marks and Spencer (like Target), John Lewis ( like Bloomies or Nordstrom). Down the road, along the sea, is a pub from the 1300s called Dancing Man Woolen Mill that had centuries of character.

We had a one night stay before our cruise. I redeemed Marriott Bonvoy points…read more The hotel is conveniently located near the Southampton cruise terminal. The hotel suggested we take a cab but we managed to pull our 24 inch luggage from the hotel. We cut through the Holiday Inn parking lot. I wouldn't recommend you walking unless you're very mobile. It took us under 15 minutes. We enjoyed the hotel. Very upbeat. We noticed a photo booth on the mezzanine and table tennis. We had a choice of 500 points or food credit $10 per person. I took the food credit as we were going to eat before leaving for the terminal the next morning. Spent about another $12 USD out of pocket. Standard breakfast food options. We also had hotel bar food for dinner the day we checked in after the two fish and chip places suggested by the hotel didn't work out. Ordered: * hubby had chicken wings * I had Mac n cheese balls * BIL had chicken curry * sis had egg rolls We each were given a free cocktail voucher. It was like a fruit punch. Also got local beer. There's a shopping center across the street. It was a Sunday so stores closed early.

Just stayed here for two nights and would say that it was a practically perfect time…read more From the moment you arrive you are made to feel like royalty and that feels like nothing once you experience the dinner service (in the Armada, not the Brasserie). The 'classic' rooms might not have had a 'wow' factor, but were comfortable and well-equipped enough for a 4 star, just. The real wow factor comes from the rest of the hotel. The building and grounds are simply magnificent and have been renovated to a wonderful standard. There's a spa area, perfect for a morning dip and a bubbling jaccuzi perfect for easing aching muscles after cycling around the New Forest. I would agree with the other reviewer (Kekepania) however, that as wonderful as the breakfast should be on paper, the staff just don't seem as 'on-it' as they are during dinner. The plates weren't cleared away correctly (witnessed for other guests too!), and the breakfast staff sometimes forgot or mixed up guest requests. That doesn't overshadow the brilliance of this place however and I would definitely recommend it. If you can afford it, it would also make a stunning wedding venue.

I must say that I was very impressed with this hotel from the moment I got there until the moment I…read moreleft. It is in a lovely location in the New Forest and is breathtaking to look at. It looks like a huge castle, very impressive. The rooms were spacious and decorated well, was very relaxing and the bed was very comfortable. The bars were quite expensive but was to be expected in a place like this. The grounds were amazing and we were lucky to sit by the big pond and have afternoon tea. The breakfast wasn't too great but I am a fussy eater and like a full english but the service was amazing, the staff were very helpful and attentive.

We arrived late, and all was fine. The card key for my room is very finicky,you have to attempt to…read moreopen your door multiple times. Had my breakfast which was fine. Nothing amazing though in reference to other hotels I have stayed at on this trip. Note: the floors here as it is an old building do squeak a lot, while walking across your floor. We were attempting a late checkout as we did not have to be at our event until later. I attempted to negotiate a late checkout only to be told it is their policy that after Noon they will charge you 10GBP per hour after. No negotiating. I understand policy, but with foreign travellers,they should try. The hotel we were at last city, was very accommodating giving us a 3 pm checkout at no charge. And a much nicer hotel at that. It seems some of the staff are a bit uptight and non accommodating.

This is a lovely hotel, so lovely in fact, that when my husband and I got married in Bournemouth…read morethis is where we had our reception and stayed here with all our guests for the weekend. We have returned here many times, and each time we have been impressed by the standard of service and the quality of the facilities. However, the food in the hotel's restaurant has unfortunately been a bit hit and miss. Breakfast here is wonderful with a superb choice of dishes and excellent service (the variety of juices on offer is in itself impressive), but we've been less impressed with dinner on a couple of occasions - the execution doesn't quite live up to the expectation set by reading the menu. Don't let this put you off though - there are generally good deals to be had here for room, breakfast and dinner packages, and lots to do in the surrounding area.

This location is great because you are close to the cruise port. The rooms do not have air…read moreconditioning and it was a warm night the portable fan did not cool our room. It is a basic room no frills. The hotel front desk staff is kind and will call a taxi for you if needed. They also gave us a map of the area. It is great if you get lucky with a view of the cruise port, as we liked that perk!

We stayed one night before our Transatlantic cruise. The front desk was friendly and helpful…read more The room was clean and the bed was comfortable enough for one night. The toilet is in a narrow closet type space but hey, everything worked! The restaurant/bar area in the lobby had a very tasty pizza/flat bread. Front desk called us a cab in the morning and were once again really friendly and helpful. W I would stay here pre-cruise again.

I was here once as a delegate, and a friend and I once used the bar…read more I'm never using the bar again! Two glasses of wine cost £7.50! And I had the house red! we were both a bit disgusted. When I used the conference suite, it was a bit hard to find and most of us felt quite dozy as grew warmer and warmer. It seems a popular venue for wedding receptions. As to how good they are, I'm not able to comment.

Average Hotel in the Thistle chain..Check in was fast booked over internet and We had no problems…read more Room small but clean and it had lovely power shower. Avoid bar Drinks very expensive Staff very friendly and knowleagable on places to visit in Poole and Bourmouth and also plenty of leaflets in hotel reception area of the areas tourist hotspots ..Don't miss Monkey world!! This hotel is ideal for one night or weekend stopover but I would not recomend it for any more nights.

We went here for Sunday Lunch to celebrate my Grandad's 70th and for some unknown reason, despite…read moreus asking for a table for 15, we were given two separate tables about 10 feet apart. When we questioned this they begrudgingly agreed to move them closer. Not a great start. Then we queued up for the Sunday carvery. Most people were pleasantly surprised by how nice it was. Not me. I'm a vegetarian, which meant I had a plate of carrots, parsnips and cabbage. I chanced the roast potatoes but the stuffing, gravy and main options were all meat based. And my favourite part of a roast, the Yorkshire puds, well they were like cardboard. The best thing going for the Sun Cliff is its location - on Bournemouth's beautiful East Cliff. And the staff were polite and friendly but sometimes that just isn't enough.

Great location over looking the beach.... if of course you get the front! Otherwise you'll be…read morelooking at the air con fans and car park! Worth a phone call a few days before) Entertainment ok if you are over 70 and just want to sit or square dance to Elvis?! 1st room offered.. tiny, required re-decoration and toilet roll on floor... Cue the Mrs... we are not staying in here! After much chatter... miraculously an alternative room became available. This one had been revamped with a slightly loftier view of the car park. Swimming pool is available via next doors hotel or indoor gym, swim and sauna. All in all just another dated hotel of the UK. Great location but again understandable why we Brits head abroad. :(