Conveniently located on the outskirts of town, the Village Hotel Bournemouth is a great choice if your trip to Bournemouth is for more than the beach. It’s easily reached by car from the main “Wessex Way” into town and equally convenient for the town’s main train and bus station (3.5 miles) as well as Bournemouth Airport (4 miles away). While situated in Bournemouth, minutes from the popular Littledown Leisure Centre, Bournemouth Hospital and the Castlepoint Shopping Centre, the Village Hotel is only a short reach from Christchurch, Poole and the New Forest too.
If you’re coming for the town’s popular universities and colleges, Bournemouth University and Arts University’s Talbot Campus is 5 miles away while the town centre buildings and main Bournemouth and Poole College is just 3.5 miles down the road. The closest beach is Southbourne (3.5 miles) while Bournemouth town centre is 4 miles away.
Ample, free parking
Being just on the outskirts of town and set on a smart business complex, the Village Hotel Bournemouth has a professional look and ample free parking just out the front. You enter the foyer to the inviting aroma of the hotel’s own branch of Starbucks and the homely vibe of its onsite pub! Checking in and out is swift, efficient and business-like and completely cashless – no need to queue, just use the self-service kiosks whenever you’re ready.
Stylish bedrooms
You can check in to your bedroom from 3pm and check-out is any time until 11am. Each Village bedroom offers a comfortable Sealy bed with premium bedding. All bedrooms are ensuite and come with luxury ESPA toiletries. Kick back in front of the flatscreen television and enjoy a selection of Sky channels with a tea or coffee made in your room. All bedrooms also come with a hairdryer, iron and ironing board and desk with lamp and telephone.
Club room upgrade
If you upgrade to a club room you get an even comfier bed, large flatscreen television, free Sky HD with sports and movies, a Tassimo coffee machine, mineral water refreshed daily and complimentary gym use (otherwise £5 per day).
There are facilities for disabled guests and lifts to all floors of the hotel. Children cannot be accommodated at the Village Hotel and pets are also not permitted to stay, making for a quiet and professional environment. Visiting children can, of course, be accommodated in the Village Grill, which has a dedicated children’s menu, and at the on-site Starbucks and they’re welcome to use the pool for certain sessions.
Reception services
While you can conveniently self-check in and out whenever you’re ready, the Village Hotel Bournemouth’s Reception team are always on hand to assist 24/7. You can store your luggage here before check-in and after check-out if you want to use the spa or pool or enjoy the local shops, beach or parks without all your belongings in tow. If your work suit or evening clothes need a bit of a spruce up you can request the assistance of the hotel’s laundry or dry cleaning services. Other services include an on-site cash machine / ATM, safety deposit box, daily newspapers and room service.
Village weddings
The Village Hotel Bournemouth is a popular venue for weddings, particularly if one or both sides of the family are from out of town. The hotel’s dedicated events planners are on-hand to help bring your dreams to life with ideas for the venue, the food, the celebrations and to unwind the day after!
Relax in the spa
Whether you’re a guest, a local resident or visiting someone at the hotel, you’re welcome to use the Village Hotel Bournemouth’s spa and fitness facilities for just £5 a day. Perhaps you’re feeling frazzled and in dire need of a luxurious spa day? Fancy a spot of pampering with a spa treatment or two? The Village Hotel’s qualified therapists use leading brands including ESPA, Jessica and St Tropez for an indulgent treat. You can even keep up your usual fitness regime in the onsite gym, rack up some lengths of the 25-metre pool or unwind in the steam room and sauna. The Village Hotel also hosts a variety of group fitness classes. The spa is open Monday to Friday 9am until 8pm and Saturday and Sunday between 9am and 6pm.
Meetings and conferences
Bournemouth has long been an important place to do business. And its location just off the main road into town and the major routes to the north and to London make the Village Hotel an easy commute wherever your delegates are coming from.
Whether you’re holding an event or exhibition, a recruitment drive or training session or you’re just looking for an informal space to hot desk or catch up on emails, the Village Hotel Bournemouth’s conference and business staff can shape the perfect space for your business – with fully equipped hi-tech conference rooms and comfortable private workspaces. If you need a fax or photocopier, the Village Hotel can give you access to these business facilities.
Your event, your way
The hotel’s six fully air conditioned meeting rooms can be bathed in natural daylight or complete blackout depending on your event. The rooms are fitted with an LCD projector and screen and technical support is on hand if required. WiFi is free and available all throughout the hotel and meeting facilities. There is also no charge for parking or for using the health and fitness club – an ideal way to unwind after a long day at the office!
Great British menus
The Village Hotel Bournemouth has its very own on-site pub, serving up good old British pub grub and big screen sports entertainment. It’s a great venue for spending some downtime with colleagues or catching up with the rest of your group after a long day exploring the local area. There is a dedicated kid’s menu and a variety of dishes for all the family including an impressive line-up of burgers, pizzas, sandwiches and wraps to enjoy in these lively and sociable surroundings.
Alternatively, you can grab a bite in the Village Grill, a stylish yet unpretentious restaurant serving a variety of hearty meals including a tempting selection of steaks. There is a tempting three-course set menu plus a main menu featuring seasonal specials, mouth-watering grills and a ‘500 Club’ selection of dishes at just 500 calories or less. Breakfast is served here on Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 9:30am and on Saturday and Sunday from 7:30am to 10:30am.
Meal deals for all
Both venues are open for residents and walk-in visitors for working breakfasts, leisurely lunches, dinners with mates and Sunday lunches with the family. Keep an eye on the website for details of various offers and theme nights. On ‘Girls at the Grill’ every Thursday you and a friend can enjoy two courses and a glass of fizz for just £29. Friday’s ‘Burger Me’ offers a beefburger for just £1 with any beverage purchased and ‘Kids Eat Free’ at the unlimited four-course Sunday carvery!
The Village is a smart and professional place to stay, easy reach for out-of-towners and a short hop from Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. Whether you’re planning a formal gathering or cosy night away, why not book the Village Hotel Bournemouth today?