Norfolk Royale Hotel, Bournemouth (Bournemouth)

Dating back to 1870 a favourite of the 15th Duke and Duchess of York with The Orchid Beauty Salon and a pool nearby.

Summary 17th century buildings Breakfast included Private car parking for a charge (on site) No smoking Children welcome Facilities Free broadband access Private/enclosed garden Garden furniture Gym Swimming pool Spa Children's cots Children's highchairs Television Sky Television Luggage storage 24 hour security Linen included Towels included Iron/ironing board Hair dryers Elevator Telephone Central heating

Food and Drinks Restaurant English breakfast (included) Lunch available (at additional cost) Dinner available (at additional cost) Bar Nearby recreations Recommended walks Beach (walking distance) Pub (walking distance) Golf course (walking distance) Tennis courts (walking distance) Recommended restaurants (walking distance) Theatre (walking distance)

Introduction

The Norfolk Royale has been restored to reflect its original Edwardian grandeur. Perfectly positioned in the heart of Bournemouth in Dorset and only a short walk through beautiful gardens to the town’s award winning golden beaches.

All en suite bedrooms have been stylishly designed and thoughtfully equipped and, with a wide range of room types to choose from including single, double and twin rooms, family accommodation, this offers something for everyone. Also included are 4 specially designed rooms, specifically adapted for people with limited mobility.

The Lounge and Bar provide morning coffee or evening cocktails and in the summer months enjoy the sunshine in the hotel’s gardens and patio all with waiter service.

Take a dip in the glass domed, heated pool and whirlpool or try the steam room and sauna at Meyrick Park Club (a 10 minute walk). The Orchid Rooms offer a wide range of beauty, holistic and clinical therapy treatments.

History to the present day

In 1870, two large villas on Richmond Hill in Bournemouth, built by the town’s founders Sir George Ivison Tapps and his son Sir George William Tapps-Gervis, were amalgamated to make Stewarts Hotel. During the 19th century the Stewarts Hotel was a firm favourite with Henry Fitzalan-Howard (1847–1917), the 15th Duke of Norfolk and became first choice for the Duke & Duchesses’ Summer retreat. The only record of the Duke & Duchesses visits appears in the 1883 Bournemouth Guardian And Visitors Guide under the heading of “Fashionable Visitors” where the publication announced that, “The Duke and Duchess of Norfolk are staying at Stewarts Hotel”.

In honour of its regular VIP guests and in tribute to the major role that the Dukes of Norfolk have played in English life over the years, the Stewarts Hotel changed its name to The Norfolk Royale Hotel in 1910.

In 1974, the Norfolk Royale Hotel qualified for listed building status including the art nouveau veranda, which was added to the front of The Norfolk Royale in 1903.

Food and Drinks

The art-deco style Echoes Restaurant provides a light, airy conservatory style venue for breakfast and lunch that is transformed by candlelight at night for dinner.

For Breakfast, choose between a light Continental selection or indulge in the traditional full English breakfast. For dinner, make your choice from the Table d'hôte Menu, offering a variety of dishes at affordable prices or treat yourself with a selection from the restaurant's A la Carte Menu.

For those looking for a less formal setting, choose from the extensive Lounge Menu and enjoy your selection in the comfort of the Lounge and Bar. The bar is fully stocked and provides a relaxing environment where you can enjoy a quiet drink or have drinks delivered to your room. The Echoes Restaurant is open to the public throughout the year. Walk in service is available in the restaurant (please pre-book). Packed lunches available (advance notice required).

Grounds and gardens

The garden can be used for drinks or food from the Hotel and is suitable for children with seating and a BBQ area.

Other facilities

24 hour front desk, non smoking rooms, facilities for disabled guests, sauna, jacuzzi, 19 meter indoor swimming pool, fully equipped gym, room service, laundry, dry cleaning, shoe shine and fax/photocopying service. The Orchid Room offers beauty, holistic and clinical therapy treatments (please pre-book).

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: The Norfolk Royale Hotel, Richmond Hill, Dorset, Bournemouth, BH2 6EN, United Kingdom

Address: Norfolk Royale Hotel, Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 6EN

Check In: 3.00pm Check Out: 11.00am

Directions: From the South: Follow M3 until you see signs for Southampton and Bournemouth M27. After passing through Ringwood follow signs for Bournemouth A338. Head to West Town Centre. Take next slip road (at Richmond Hill exit). Follow signs to Wimborne and Richmond Hill into Richmond Hill.

Railway Station: Bournemouth (high speed trains). Central London and Heathrow are just over 90 minutes away by rail.

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