We’re a little delayed in writing this review – simply down to time, as it was a wonderful stay! We booked a Sunday night deal to stay at the HDV in Poole, at the end of a holiday in Spain. We arrived during the hot last weekend in September, to a bustling scene in Poole Harbour. We timed our arrival... more

One of th e worst things about the Pole HDV is its lack of parking for non residents eating in the restaurant. Old town Poole is a very busy area and in order to eat you have to park a long way off. This proved to be bad for us as not only was it wet and windy, but on... more

I stayed here with a large group of colleagues over a 5 week period in back in April, and can totally agree with the comments to choose your room wisely. As there was an average of 12 of us each week, we must have pretty much covered most of the rooms between us. We did lots of comparing, just so... more

just stayed at this beautiful hotel. Had a fantastic rate of £99 for b b and evening meal 2 courses plus bottle of wine and coffee for 2 care of Red magazine. We indulged in afternoon tea for two which came with a glass of champagne did think that the profiteroles were stale which the waiter kindly replaced with more... more

Needed somewhere to stay in Poole after visiting family, and was so pleased that HdV had opened. Amazingly quiet location, very central and very lovely. We stayed in La Grand Dame which was a beautiful, warm, cosy and romantic room - we didn't want to leave it. Bed was so comfortable, great bath in the main room and a huge... more

My room was large with very nice furnishings and all the refinements you would expect from a good hotel room. The bathroom was more than adequate and everything was very clean. Breakfast is excellent with a good choice. All the staff were very efficient. £8 per night to park with no choice in the matter, a little pricey I thought... more

We stayed for a Saturday night in late August and having stayed at many Hotel du Vin's in the past this was the first time we were both very disappointed. The reception staff were delightful but we found the bar staff unprofessional and more interested in their own banter than the customers. We ordered two gin and tonics and before... more

My wife and I decided to take a two-night break at the HdV Poole. We'd booked back in early July, and managed to secure a rate of £79 per night, room only, for a standard room. We arrived at 6pm, which appeared to be check-in 'rush-hour', with 4 other parties checking-in at the same time. However, the friendly staff processed... more

I booked a standard room for a two night stay at the end of July. From the website the standard rooms sounded lovely and the room we were offered was very nice but there were a few issues with it. Firstly it was very, very small albeit nicely furnished etc. It was also in a separate building two doors down... more