The Urban Beach HotelvsThe Green House
The Urban Beach Hotel and The Green House are both praised by writers. On balance, The Urban Beach Hotel ranks slightly better than The Green House. The Urban Beach Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 92 with accolades from 5 reviews like DK Eyewitness, The Telegraph and Rough Guide.
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
The Green House
4 Grove Road, Bournemouth BH1 3AX
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Oyster
Upscale
"An upscale boutique hotel set in a large Victorian villa, the 32-room Green House is an eco-friendly retreat with chic modern decor that's just a 10-minute walk from the beach." Full review
Gayot
"This hotel is proof that luxury and a commitment to sustainability can reside together in harmony."
The Telegraph
8.0
"The tall white building, enveloped by lofty trees and manicured grounds, houses an ethos that means every aspect of the hotel is dictated to by an environmentally-friendly approach." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"On the edge of seaside Bournemouth in Dorset, The Green House hotel is just a quick five-minute walk from the city's historic centre." Full review
Independent
"The hotel is an elegant, Grade II-listed Victorian manor on the outside, but inside it’s all fresh decor, in-room roll-top baths and sustainability focused policies."
Independent
"The hotel is an elegant, Grade II-listed Victorian manor on the outside, but inside it’s all fresh decor, in-room roll-top baths and sustainability focused policies. There’s solar power."
Michelin Guide
"It’s as modern — and as sustainable — an eco-hotel as anything in England. Its 32 rooms lack for nothing when it comes to comfort, proof that sustainability doesn’t have to mean self-denial. " Full review