MOUNT STUART HOTEL, Bournemouth – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Mount Stuart Hotel offers single, triple, and family rooms with private showers. Each room includes thick mattresses, navy and white linen, a flat-screen TV with Freeview, free tea and coffee, and blackout curtains. Family rooms accommodate up to 8 guests, while triple rooms have 3 single beds. Some rooms overlook woodland areas. The hotel provides ironing facilities, heating, and free toiletries.
Dining Options
Breakfast is served daily in the dining room from 09:00 to 10:30, featuring a cooked English breakfast with local bacon, sausage, and eggs. On Saturdays, an al fresco BBQ lunch runs from 15:00 to 17:00 on the sea-view terrace. The licensed bar has a large flat-screen TV for sports events, and drinks from the bar are allowed in the hot tub area.
Leisure & Relaxation
The hotel has two premium 6-seater hot tubs with 75 jets, LED lighting, and Bluetooth music. A landscaped tropical garden surrounds the hot tubs. Sky Sports is available for watching Premiership football or rugby matches. The summer house facility includes skylight windows for stargazing.
Location & Attractions
Mount Stuart Hotel is 0.5 km from Bournemouth Beach, Bournemouth Pier, and Central Gardens. The Victorian gardens separate the shopping areas from the seafront. Nearby attractions include the Upside Down House (0.5 km), Bournemouth Observation Wheel (0.5 km), and Grosvenor Casino (1 km). The Jurassic Coast, New Forest, and Poole are within driving distance.
Events & Services
The hotel accommodates private gatherings, from small family events to coach parties. Self-catering 'exclusive use' options are available. The terrace is an ideal spot for drinks. Bournemouth Central Station is 2 km away, and Bournemouth Airport is 15 km from the hotel.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
- Golf course
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The room was very clean, but being situated next to the smoking area and terrace where guests gathered for activities like smoking, chatting, and breakfast right outside our window disrupted my sleep. The beds were uncomfortable, the sheets were not clean, and I found it disappointing that extra charges were imposed for parking on the property. Additionally, the food was not very satisfying, and I had to pay extra for simple items like sausage, egg, and bacon. The bathroom window lacked privacy, the wallpaper was torn, and overall, the room maintenance seemed subpar.
For a short coastal stay, this hotel is perfect with its comfortable, newly refurbished rooms and ample space. The service, although friendly, lacked energy at times. The excellent location makes up for it, being just a short walk to the beach and town center. Dining options were decent but with room for improvement.
Our stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were a bit cramped, but they served their purpose well after a night out. The bathroom had a strange smell, and we even ended up with an extra bed taking up space. However, the location was superb, near the town center and beach, though there were construction concerns with children around. The service was friendly and accommodating, even offering a room switch the next day due to issues. The dining experience was quick and tasty, though the room was small and dated. Overall, decent value for money with some room for improvement.