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56 St Michael's Road, Bournemouth BH2 5EB, England
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Manchester Hotel
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Ranked #53 of 74 hotels in Bournemouth
3.0 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
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Sheffield
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Look forward to our stay there every year”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012
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I stay at the Manchester with both family and friends every year and have for many years. The location is perfect, only 5 minutes from the seafront. The prices are great, the staff service is impeccable! They bend over backwards to help, are very friendly and sociable, and join in the fun. The hotel and rooms are immaculate. The suggestion of bedbugs is ludicrous! The bedding is always fresh and clean.

The food is fantastic! A traditional English breakfast and a great selection for the evening meal, even for fussy children- when they wanted food not listed on the menu, the chef offered to cook anything they liked even when the hotel was busy.

The hotel is perfect for families, with great entertainment. Singers, comedians, a large ballroom with a dance floor. It is equally good for groups of friends, a lively atmosphere in the hotel bar and only a short walk to the main stretch of nightclubs.

The reviews do not give The Manchester the credit it deserves. For me, the hotel makes the holiday and I would recommend it to anyone!

Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
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“TIME TO PUT THE RECORD STRAIGHT!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
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Yes I think it’s time to put the record straight about the Manchester Hotel in Bournemouth!!

This is an independent review, I’m not a competitor; I’m not a friend, just an honest review from a third party that has now stayed there…………..

My wife and the mother-in-law plus I stayed at the Manchester from Friday 23rd December up to the 27th December i.e. the whole Christmas period.
There were / are no bed bugs, there are faults, things in certain areas i.e. the bath rooms are a little tired, but ok, it took a while for the hotel to feel warm.
But the hospitality the general friendliness, value for money you could not fault.
Food we thought was excellent, extras like mould wine, sherry, Christmas cake, and mince pies tea coffee were free gratis.
Drink prices? I wish I had a local charging these prices; I’d be a happy bunny.

I don’t know how I’d feel if I went there when a Stag / Hen night was on, but that’s up to you as an individual to find out before you go.

Only about 300 yards from beautiful beaches, not that I actually went for a dip in December, although there were people in the sea Christmas day / Boxing Day “nutters” but everyone to their own.

Go with an open mind and enjoy, WE DID.

Ray Nye

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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bognor
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“worse christmas ever had”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011
1
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staff very friendly and food was excellent but that was the plus side. The bedroom was so hot we could sleep and the rest of the hotel was very cold, they said the boiler had broken down, so instead of wearing our evening wear we were dressed for an outdoor trip with thick jumpers on. the lift didnt work properly and it was conitinually breaking down bearing in mind most of the guest were in thier 70s and 80s. The entertainment was dreadful. needless to say I wont be going back there, and on our last evening when booking out we had a more serious problem that I am unable to discuss and the hotel are aware of it

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011
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just had a very enjoyable stay at this hotel, we were in a coach party of 90. ok its not the ritz but value for money well worth it.room was clean and tidy with fresh bedding.plenty of hot water.staff were really helpfull and the food exellent.not the 1st time weve stopped here and certainly not the last.thanks for a very enjoyable weekend.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lusinda Coetzee, Front Office Manager at Manchester Hotel, responded to this review
6 December 2011
Dear RayS

Thank you for your very kind review, we are glad you had an enjoyable stay. We are looking forward to your future visit.

Kind Regards
Lusinda Coetzee
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southend on sea
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“manchester hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

stayed from 24th november to 26th, hotel is a little tired, but the are starting to do it up, service, very good staff could not be more helpfull

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lusinda Coetzee, Front Office Manager at Manchester Hotel, responded to this review
6 December 2011
Dear George I

Thank you for the review, especially in view of the refurbishment, which is ongoing.

Kind Regards

Lusinda Coetzee
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56 St Michael's Road, Bournemouth BH2 5EB, England
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