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Reviews of Holiday Inn Bournemouth, an IHG Hotel 4 stars

22 Bath Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2NS, United Kingdom

#13 of 72 hotels in Bournemouth

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2100 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    7.0
    Loved the room and the glimpse of the sea but the breakfast was stressful and disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast service was the worst I have ever experienced. It was absolutely chaotic. I know it is difficult for hotels as the vast majority of people turn up within the last hour of service but the layout of the food area was awful and they didn't have enough staff. We got a table straight away (it was cleared for us) but we weren't given cutlery/napkins etc. The cooked breakfast was served by staff and so there was a queue. This queue meant it was a nightmare to get to the cereals, drinks etc. because there were people standing in the way. The bowls and plates and juice hadn't been filled up so I spent a lot of time sat not eating because I couldn't get to the food and there wasn't anything to eat it from if I did. We are vegetarian and at other hotels have ordered veggie sausages from the person seating us so they are brought to the table ready for us to go add the other cooked items. My husband tried to do that and was told to order them at the counter so he had to queue order them and then wait for them to be cooked. While my husband queued I sat for ages and asked a member of staff for cutlery I then saw some bowls being brought out and so left the table. When my husband got back someone had taken our cutlery! The staff were helpful but they were run ragged. There seemed to be enough seats but the food service area was totally inadequate. Holiday Inn need to look at how Premier Inn run their breakfast as it is always good. One of the lifts was out of order and they were tiny.

    The room was quite spacious and I loved the walk in shower. The location was good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    A very nice enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Getting the YouTube on tv and watching a film had problems

    Lovely

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    8.0
    It was a great stay and top class services from cleanliness, hospitality and culture mix
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My booking was confirmed as executive on reservations and then changed to ordinary standard on checking in which I didn’t understand why that happened… they said it was a problem with booking. Com

    The breakfast was very good only that it took a little bit longer to be placed and to get my egg and mushrooms. But it provide the best breakfast. It is one of the strengths for this hotel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice for a Bournemouth break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing not to like.

    Convenient location, good brekky, staff were extremely friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We got a room just in front of the lift which can be a bit noisy and the restaurant food doesn't worth the price

    Cleanliness and location were great

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable stay. Exemplary staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good staff, Alex on the front desk and his colleagues were very helpful. Good breakfast. Location. Convenient parking.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Overall it was a good stay and would come agai.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower glass was not very good as all water came in the floor they could of made bigger glass when when having a shower

    The cleanliness and staff were very good and helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Handy hotel, close to town with a good standard.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Car parking is expensive (but I spose it is close to the front) Car Charging is very expensive for the charge rate.

    I stay here often so know what to expect. Nice rooms , helpful staff and a decent breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Where the trays were situated, as it seems like it has been designed so that you enter the buffet area from the outside rather than the reception area. But not too sure how the layout can be changed due to the limited space.

    The breakfast was ok, I did find the omelette a bit watery, but that is my opinion. It had a self serving pancake machine which, although it wasn’t that straightforward as the instructions wasn’t immediately noticeable, was good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No staff on reception when we arrived at 15.00 hrs waited 15 minutes to be seen... Not keen to take cash? Paid in full in cash but wanted extra as a guarantee !? One lift not working Beds were uncomforable raised in the middle felt like you were going to fall out. Shower screen/door needs to be larger feel like you have to squeeze into corner of the shower so that the rest of bathroom area doesnt get wet If mobility not good area is a bit hilly so would need a cab.. Lobby area/seating area could be bigger

    Breakfast was nice plenty of choice Restaurant area was clean , modern and spacious Rooms were a good size modern and clean Staff were pleasant Location was good if you dont have mobility issues, but cabs readily available.. Button on desk to call a cab

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing!All was good.

    The room was spacious and comfortable,location excellent and the breakfast was very good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good stay in Bournemouth
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staff friendly and professional and location excellent for centre

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't like the bus tours taking over the dining room and other guests not given equal access

    Breakfast was great

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Room allocated on arrival
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car parking

    Where it is local to everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Carpets a little dirty, no brown bread at breakfast, 15 min wait for scram eggs, sofa bed wasnt the most comfortable

    Breakfast was good and downstairs facilities were nice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Good but beware of parking fees
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was no warning in the hotel information about having to pay an additional £15 per night for the parking at the hotel. Whilst we appreciated this was a near town centre location, we were surprised to be asked for this when we checked in. The man on the desk was kind enough to book us in for parking and not charge us any money. As we are in our 60's and visiting for a short break (and not for work purposes), we felt this was fair.

    Room was clean and had everything we needed. The location and interior of the hotel was quiet. Very good breakfast was provided. Location was easy to find when travelling by car.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Perfect over night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking fees

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Another lovely stay at the Holiday Inn. A fantastic hotel for families in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Other guests were noisy late at night returning to their rooms. I appreciate that’s not really the hotel’s fault though!

    Great location, comfortable rooms and excellent breakfasts.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 1 lift in use. Also, the price of the hotel and the Internet being slow while trying to watch something on YouTube.

    The location of the hotel. Also, the staff was soo lovely and friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing negative

    Excellent stay. Lovely room. Great breakfast and evening meal.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent stay good location short taxi ride to train station and short walk to the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could be done with instruction on the working of the heating in the rooms

    Staff were excellent very polite and very helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Clan, spacious and comfortable, well worth the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A few more towel and pillows would have been nice

    The room, was clean spacious and comfortable, within easy access to shops and local facilities. It was just what we were looking for

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    No problems to report and would use again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food quality and range excellent. Staff friendly and responsive. Located at top of a steep incline but well served by public transport for those who need it.

    Stayed in April 2024

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