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The Urban Beach Hotel vs The Chocolate Box Hotel
Both The Urban Beach Hotel and The Chocolate Box Hotel are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Urban Beach Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Chocolate Box Hotel. The Urban Beach Hotel comes in at 92 with endorsements from 5 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Fodor's 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 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
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."
