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The Chocolate Box HotelvsThe Priory Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, The Priory Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to The Chocolate Box Hotel. The Priory Hotel comes in at 79 with praise from 2 reviews like Frommer's, Michelin Guide.
The Chocolate Box Hotel
Lonely Planet
2 West Cliff Rd, West Cliff, Bournemouth BH2 5EY
From $77/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Parking
- Beach
- Accessible
- Flatscreen TV
Lonely Planet "You'll get all the home comforts at Marlins: thick fluffy towels, armchairs and sweet treats on the tea tray. Plus an owner who's more like a friendly concierge."
The Priory Hotel
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Independent Independent
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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