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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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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We paid £200 for a 3 night weekend b&b stay in May through Avios. It was booked 3 months ago and I was really worried when I read some of the reviews before we travelled, but on the whole I felt we had value for money. Check in: Truly appalling service. I didn't realise check in was 3 pm (my... More

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Amersham
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32 hotel reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

In 2009 I gave my review of the Royal Bath the title "Faded Glory" and with the change of management I cant see that it will ever recover the style and character that the building and location deserve. There has been a change in the client market that the Royal Bath is targetting. The guests are still overwhelmingly white and... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Unfortunately I had to stay here a second time, a year on from the first due to a conference. In order to try for a better experience than last year I booked a suite. -- I should not have bothered. It was on the third floor, -- no lift, it had been boarded up for months. -- No staff to... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This used to be a beautiful hotel owned by DeVere, now a run down heap by Britannia. The staff did not have a clue, were rude and unhelpful. Could not access our room by lift-only by many stairs and no offer of help. The garden is so beautiful and location perfect-but the whole hotel needs a major refurb and a... More

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Aldershot, United Kingdom
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I agree with many of the comments. We booked the hotel via Groupon voucher (60 GBP) and when we booked the dates we were asked to pay for number of extras. Car parking 20GBP, room upgrade 20 GBP, early check in 10 GBP (normal check in at 3pm). Overall the price worked out more expensive compared to booking it directly.... More

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Rugby, United Kingdom
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9 hotel reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Had 2 nights here as a treat for our 10th anniversary - planned by my husband, who hadnt seen the reviews before hand (thank goodness!). Had a lovely room, sea view and very comfy bed, room was old yes - but the hotel is old - what do people expect? It was clean and functional. All staff were very friendly... More

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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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Cambridge, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I stayed here with my husband a few weeks ago. We asked for afternoon tea;as there was only one barman, and plenty of customers it took 25 minutes for the tea and food to arrive. Dinner was lasagne covered by a 'film of fat', overcooked oven chips and an assortment of other awful overcooked food. Breakfast the next morning was... More

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Oxford
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
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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Additional Information about Royal Bath

Also Known As:
De Vere Royal Bath Hotel Bournemouth
De Vere Royal Bath Hotel
Royal Bath Hotel Bournemouth
Royal Bath Bournemouth, Dorset
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 (per night): INR7,506 - 13,963
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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