The Urban Beach HotelvsLangtry Manor Hotel
Both The Urban Beach Hotel and Langtry Manor Hotel are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Urban Beach Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Langtry Manor Hotel. The Urban Beach Hotel comes in at 92 with praise from 5 reviews like DK Eyewitness, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
The Urban Beach Hotel
23, Argyll Road, Bournemouth BH5 1EB
From $88/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Fodor's
"The hotel resembles a B&B from the outside but has tastefully minimalist interiors with muted tones and a slightly retro feel." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Bournemouth's finest hipster hotel combines a kooky counter-culture vibe with luxury lodgings and top-notch service." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This Victorian seaside hotel has had a makeover to create a youthful, funky boutique hotel in the up-and-coming Boscombe area of Bournemouth."
Rough Guide
"A short (but steep) walk from Boscombe’s surf beach, and close to Boscombe’s shops, this old Victorian townhouse has been given a boutique makeover."
The Telegraph
7.0
"Cool spot less than half a mile from Boscombe’s shoreline, offering a relaxed coastal ambience during the day and a bustling bistro as the sun goes down." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Still slumber spot of choice for Bournemouth's hip visitors, Urban Beach revels in a 'no-worries' air that sees free loans of wellingtons, umbrellas and DVDs" Full review
Langtry Manor Hotel
26 Derby Road, East Cliff, Bournemouth BH1 3QB
From $121/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"Prepare for a delicious whiff of royal indiscretion – this minimansion was built by Edward VII for his mistress Lillie Langtry. Opulent grandeur is everywhere, from the red-carpeted..." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"An upscale, family-owned hotel with a romantic history that dates back to 1877, Langtry Manor was built by King Edward VII as a hideaway to enjoy with his mistress Lillie Langtry." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Here’s a hotel that sticks brazenly to its Victorian roots, with romantic Heritage rooms backed up by claims it was a royal love nest." Full review