The Urban Beach HotelvsHoliday Inn Bournemouth, an IHG Hotel
The Urban Beach Hotel and Ramada Encore Bournemouth are both rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Urban Beach Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Ramada Encore Bournemouth. The Urban Beach Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 92 with recommendations from 5 publications such as The Telegraph, DK Eyewitness 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
Holiday Inn Bournemouth, an IHG Hotel
22 Bath Rd, Bournemouth BH1 2NS
From $68/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Located in the Lansdowne area close to the East Cliff, the mid-range Ramada Encore Bournemouth has a welcoming, though businessy, feel about it." Full review
Independent
"Offers good-value rooms and reliable service right in the heart of the action. Its bedrooms are light and airy with cool, colourful touches, and the bright restaurant has a lounge menu "