Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, BW Signature CollectionvsThe Priory Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth Carlton ranks slightly better than The Priory Hotel. Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth Carlton scores 82 with positive reviews from 2 sources like Oyster, The Telegraph.
Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, BW Signature Collection
East Overcliff, Bournemouth BH1 3DN
From $68/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
The Telegraph
6.0
"The Carlton leans towards old fashioned but still works as a straightforward seaside hotel, with a decent leisure offering in addition to the beach just below, and a family-friendly vibe." Full review
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"A member of the highly acclaimed Hallmark Hotels Group, the Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth presents a predominantly British menu, with a few favourite recipes cherry-picked from across the globe" Full review
The Priory Hotel
Church Green, Wareham
From $227/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"This hotel lies 3km (2 miles) west of Bournemouth in Wareham, beside the River Frame and near the village church." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Menu: £48 (dinner) - Carte: £31-£43"
Independent
"Reachable by any one of the classic boat tours that leave from Poole Quay...then settle in for a grown-up, gourmet getaway, among wood-panelling, exposed beams and flagstone floors. "
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No kids under 14 here
Independent
"Four acres of English cottage gardens on the banks of the River Frome surround this former monastery, home to smart and stylish bedrooms and a glass-walled dining room, where chef Stephan Guinebault’s menus draw inspiration from his grandmother’s cooking on her Loire Valley farm"
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