I stayed at this hotel with my 17 year old son the night before his interview at University (about 2 miles away) in February 2012
We were warmly greeted on arrival and given our keys. Our room was chalet style with a double bed (mine!) and a larger single bed (his). The room was warm and cleanly presented. We used the indoor swimming pool which was located in a building of its own about 20 yards from our room. This was great and warm, despite the near freezing temperatures outside (our visit was in Feb). Within walking distance were dozens of restaurants, mainly the ASK, PIZZA EXPRESS, CAFE ROUGE, Chinese, Greek, Lebanase type of places and not high end.
Beds were comfortable. Shower/bathroon was good.
Next morning the cooked breakfast was very good, the buffet was extensive and a great start to the day. The staff at breakfast were very attentive and the service very good.
This was a nice stay, very cost effective, the hotel was actually better than we had expected, and we have no hesitation in recommending it.

This is one of the best experiences we have had in a UK hotel. Not much you could fault! Very good quality food, we particularly liked the chicken and ham pie, risotto and the sticky toffee. Excellent value from beginning to end! We found it great that the hotel is located 5 mins from the beach and 10 from the centre, but still quiet enough. All members of staff that we encountered were very polite, friendly and helpfull! We would definitely return and would recomend the hotel to anyone!

Let's start with advice, don't put your coat or scarf on until you ENTER the room or you won't feel the benefit!!!! Overall adequate hotel, but I am writing this after having to abandon my room at 5am on one of this winters coldest nights as it is simply too cold to sleep. NO heating is on and it is now 6am, the windows are 1940's missen hut steel ones that don't shut properly and that isn't helping. Never in my life have I ever had to don clothing and march to reception in the early hours to beg for heating and complain, to add insult to injury the main corridor by the lift is like the Caribbean in comparison and despite using the additional blanket I found in the wardrobe I am now considering dragging that out and kipping out there for warmth. Roll on 8am so I can leave and get the heating on in the car. Consider only if its less than £30 AND you're desperate, if its winter bring your own electric heater you apparently WILL need it.

Stayed here for a weekend break with my husband and it was well worth it. The hotel is great value for money and the hotel is in a great location for Bournemouth town centre and Bournemouth beaches and seafront. The staff are very friendly and helpful with nothing too much trouble. The rooms are clean and well presented with lovely hot showers. The food is outstanding .... Fresh, well presented and a good choice on the menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Would definately recommend this hotel for a weekend away and we will be returning back here in the summer. Thanks to all the staff at the Best Western Hotel Royale in Bournemouth for a lovely weekend !