Carrington House Hotel

For a last minute break between Xmas and New Year with the dog that included parking this was perfect. For what we paid, we was happy with what we got. Room was clean, warm and comfy. On NYE we was able to join the Gala entertainment to see the New Year in. I had the pool to myself the day I used it, it wasn’t too cold, and changing rooms were warm too. Was about 10mins to the beach, and then about 40mins to walk along to the pier and to see the Christmas lights. Lots of other reviews mentioned temperature… we were able to adjust the heating dials and open windows/balcony door to maintain it to how we wanted (so wasn’t too hot or too cold for us). Other reviews also mentioned the rooms being dated, yes the room we was in was dated but this wasn't a problem for us, we just wanted somewhere clean for us and the dog in Bournemouth. And finally, there were also reviews complaining about staff, we had no issues with the staff, all of the ones we met were friendly and attentive. Only staff we heard complain were the cleaners and that was just because their hoover had been moved from where they left it the day before. I would visit this hotel again if I were to return to Bournemouth.

We stayed for one more night as we liked this place. Most of our experience I described in my previous feedback. I only add what I forgot. So it’s very nice to have a good breakfast in the morning (for additional money). And live music in the evenings was great. Additional love - it’s a pool (mostly for children as it is small but my son was happy) 😊

Room-spacious and on suite, with comfortable bed Breakfast-didn't make it either day as catching up on sleep and nice and quiet to do so, so great Bed-see previous answer, great and comfortable room all round, too good to get up for breakfast

The hotel was more suited to older clientelle but we still found it fitting as a family visit. The decor was a mixture of "old style" hotel but had flashes of modernisation mixed in. Overall we found it quite lovely and everyone was very friendly and welcoming. It was also in a good location close to the seafront. They even had a prom going on jn the function room; although at the beginning the car park got a bit jammed up it did not affect our stay and we did not hear anything from the event either!

We stayed here for a night to catch a ferry in Poole early the next day. The room and hotel was good for the price and I was happy with my stay. The en-suite bathroom was absolutely fine with bath and shower working well. It was clean. I liked the bar and the simple food at a good price. They also do a 3 course meal in the dining room but I just wanted a toasty and crisps and it was fine. The place was fairly busy as I got there about the time a conference or reunion or something was coming to an end. I loved the atmosphere in this old-school hotel with the people around and having a nice time.