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Reviews of Park Central Hotel 4 stars

Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5AJ, United Kingdom

#17 of 70 hotels in Bournemouth

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3704 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Recommend.. enjoyable staff in a brilliant location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms a bit dated and my pillows were flat

    Clean , large room, friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was hot due to a sunny day, and the offered column fan is insufficient from a comfort level. Room lighting and available plugs could be better.

    The location was excellent - safe and convenient for the BIC. The staff were friendly and helpful. I really appreciated the parking offered as a solo single female traveller. The restaurant was also excellent, with a special shout out to the delicious hot breakfast a la carte. A really good night sleep in comfortable beds. Good water pressure in the bathroom. Clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much. Rooms are a little dated but had character.

    Excellent location for both the BIC and Pavilion. Short stroll into town too. Parking at BIC was convenient. Sea view from our room - AND, the sun came out. Crab restaurant was very nice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room decor was a little tired. Bed and pillows a little uncomfortable.

    Staff were friendly and the room was a good size. Location of hotel was good and able to walk to the beach from the hotel. Breakfast was very nice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    7.0
    Adequate.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel is looking it's age.

    Breakfast adequate,had to send toast back as only toasted on one side. Came back cooked even more on one side.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely view poor breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast wasn’t great. Poached eggs were hard, non branded sauces and baked beans were dreadful , orange juice warm coffee in a flask unpleasant. Overall nice stay but breakfast let it down ! Also I found a gold earring under the bed so hadn’t been vacuumed underneath.

    The hotel is right on the front and our room was a lovely sea view.The staff were friendly and we were check in / out quickly. You need to pay for parking £14.00 on top of the price a night so a weekend stay can get pricey .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Staff very helpful and kind
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy from Road expected

    Location to conference centre , beach and town

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom

    Quite old hotel. Nice breakfast. Excellent position

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Ideal location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was insufficent staff on in the bar after the event, and we had quite a wait to get served. Also, there arent many power points conveniently located in the room for charging multiple devices.

    the location was ideal, as we were attending an event at the BIC. The rooms were nice and clean, the beds were comfy and the breakfast very tasty

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Great night break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Close to beachfront. Staff were really helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Overnight stay after attending the BIC
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bath was a bit slippy when taking a shower and although there was a notice about requesting a mat if needed, this wasn't seen until later.

    Great location to stay when going to the BIC - have stayed here several times. Staff very friendly & really good breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    7.0
    Great location and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would say more 3 star than 4 star given the state of some elements of the room and bathroom.

    Great location not far from the beach and BIC which was ideal for a show we were going to. Rooms at the front can be a little noisy as they face the street and we were near the outside bar but this died down by 11pm ish and we could only hear because we had the windows open. Large room and comfy bed. Some fixtures needed fixing e.g. curtain tie back fixings; and bathroom could be cleaner given this markets as a 4 star hotel. Breakfast was lovely and staff here particularly welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

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

    Balcony floor needs updating , squeaky bed

    Friendly staff and close to everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Really good choice of hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Maybe the public areas could have been better, but no problem.

    Excellent room, great location, very good menus for breakfast and dinner.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On the second day when we went for breakfast there was that girl without any good morning no greetings she just said room number. She wasn't welcoming at all and could see her differentiate us and other guest. As if we were not supposed to be there. She was short and white with a blond and brown hair.

    The breakfast was very good and the receptionist was very pleasant and friendly. Good location for the town centre and the pier. Just a walking distance.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Good hotel in nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We faced a wall in our room. Parking over the road.

    Location. Bar and Breakfast. Staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Everything was excellent and super friendly staff!Bar should be open a little bit longer and parking should be cheaper,b
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bar closed very early and there was Friday evening so I think they should stay at least till midnight

    Was close to the town and beach

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise of cars back firing up and down the road most the night and people screaming and shouting while partying nearby.

    Clean and friendly. The breakfast was freshly cooked and served once you ordered in the restaurant.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    A nice place to stay, very clean, worth staying here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows were not comfortable, room was a bit too hot. Paid breakfast doesn’t include a latte or cappuccino, only basic coffee, if you want proper coffee they charge this separately, wish this was mentioned when booking instead provided as a hidden extra expense. Loud banging of the room door from another guest in a nearby room, made our room shake, happened about 5 times between 10pm -11pm. Had to notify reception about this.

    Nice and clean, breakfast was good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed at this hotel lots of times, but this time the shower was cold.

    Location was great, breakfast was very good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No subtitles on tv

    Breakfast was good and location to access everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable, friendly hotel in a great location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The boiler broke down on my day of departure, so my shower was a bit cold.

    Large comfortable room with all necessary facilities. Good location. Nice restaurant. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    All round good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV in my room stopped working!

    Prompt service at breakfast and general quality of hotel

    Stayed in April 2024

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