Best Western Plus Connaught, BournemouthBest Western Plus Connaught in Bournemouth, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 45 hotels we score in Bournemouth. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3. Rooms from about $188 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on West Cliff in Bournemouth, this 4-star hotel occupies a building dating back to 1850. It sits within walking distance of the local beaches, the Pavilion Theatre, and the BIC. The property contains 56 en-suite rooms and features a spa with a swimming pool, sauna, and steam room. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, which holds 2 AA Rosettes. The hotel includes a gym, business centre, and meeting rooms, making it a choice for both leisure travellers and corporate groups. While the facilities are extensive, some guests have noted that certain areas of the decor appear outdated.What stands out

Two AA Rosette restaurant

On-site spa and pool

Close to local beaches

Spacious en-suite rooms

Watch out for

Outdated decor in places

Occasional maintenance issues

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