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The Urban Beach HotelvsPark Central Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, The Urban Beach Hotel scores significantly better than Park Central Hotel. The Urban Beach Hotel is ranked #1 in Bournemouth with accolades from 5 reviews including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
The Urban Beach Hotel
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
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 Telegraph7.0
"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 PlanetTop 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
Park Central Hotel
Oyster
Independent
Exeter Road, Bournemouth BH2 5AJ
From $62/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Dry Cleaning
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Opened in 2010, Park Central Hotel is an upper-middle-range property that's superbly located for the BIC (Bournemouth International Center) and a stone's throw away from the sea." Full review
Independent "In the hotel itself, the rooms are luxurious with the occasional four-poster bed, fresh flowers and sea views...opposite the Bournemouth International Centre and a five-minute stroll from the Pavilion"
