Menzies Carlton

One of the finest luxury hotels in Bournemouth, this charming establishment has been carefully restored to its former glory, retaining a sense of historical grandeur. The hotel offers 76 en suite bedrooms, a bar, car park, leisure club and a delightful à la carte restaurant, offering a seasonally changing menu of English and European dishes with carefully selected fine wines. It is fully air-conditioned, and guests are welcomed into a reception hall with 24-hour check-in and check-out service. Facilities include lift access, a hairdressing salon and, for an additional charge, room service. Business guests will appreciate the hotel's on-site conference facilities. The hotel is accredited with the Green Tourism Award.

The delightful, traditional en suite rooms include a direct dial telephone, TV with Sky News and a selection of Sky Sports channels, tea and coffee making facilities, a radio and Internet access (fees may apply). The rooms feature either double or king-size beds.

The hotel provides a daily breakfast, and lunch and dinner may be ordered from a set menu.

All hotel residents enjoy full access to the facilities of the Waves Health and Leisure Club, which include an indoor heated swimming pool, gym, spa bath, sauna and steam rooms. For additional costs, a hairdressing salon, a beauty room and massage treatments are also available. During the summer months, guests have access to the delightful outdoor swimming pool.

By car: from the M3/M27, approach Bournemouth via the A338, which turns into Wessex Way. Follow the signs to the East Cliff and the seafront, where the hotel is conveniently situated.