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Reviews of Park Central Hotel 4 stars

Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5AJ, United Kingdom

#17 of 70 hotels in Bournemouth

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3671 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    7.0
    Great location and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would say more 3 star than 4 star given the state of some elements of the room and bathroom.

    Great location not far from the beach and BIC which was ideal for a show we were going to. Rooms at the front can be a little noisy as they face the street and we were near the outside bar but this died down by 11pm ish and we could only hear because we had the windows open. Large room and comfy bed. Some fixtures needed fixing e.g. curtain tie back fixings; and bathroom could be cleaner given this markets as a 4 star hotel. Breakfast was lovely and staff here particularly welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Balcony floor needs updating , squeaky bed

    Friendly staff and close to everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Really good choice of hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Maybe the public areas could have been better, but no problem.

    Excellent room, great location, very good menus for breakfast and dinner.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On the second day when we went for breakfast there was that girl without any good morning no greetings she just said room number. She wasn't welcoming at all and could see her differentiate us and other guest. As if we were not supposed to be there. She was short and white with a blond and brown hair.

    The breakfast was very good and the receptionist was very pleasant and friendly. Good location for the town centre and the pier. Just a walking distance.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Good hotel in nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We faced a wall in our room. Parking over the road.

    Location. Bar and Breakfast. Staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Everything was excellent and super friendly staff!Bar should be open a little bit longer and parking should be cheaper,b
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bar closed very early and there was Friday evening so I think they should stay at least till midnight

    Was close to the town and beach

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise of cars back firing up and down the road most the night and people screaming and shouting while partying nearby.

    Clean and friendly. The breakfast was freshly cooked and served once you ordered in the restaurant.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    A nice place to stay, very clean, worth staying here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows were not comfortable, room was a bit too hot. Paid breakfast doesn’t include a latte or cappuccino, only basic coffee, if you want proper coffee they charge this separately, wish this was mentioned when booking instead provided as a hidden extra expense. Loud banging of the room door from another guest in a nearby room, made our room shake, happened about 5 times between 10pm -11pm. Had to notify reception about this.

    Nice and clean, breakfast was good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed at this hotel lots of times, but this time the shower was cold.

    Location was great, breakfast was very good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No subtitles on tv

    Breakfast was good and location to access everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable, friendly hotel in a great location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The boiler broke down on my day of departure, so my shower was a bit cold.

    Large comfortable room with all necessary facilities. Good location. Nice restaurant. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    All round good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV in my room stopped working!

    Prompt service at breakfast and general quality of hotel

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    7.0
    Great location and great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Signature Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bath over the shower is difficult for older people to get in. Bed quite hard

    Location and breakfast exceptionally good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room decor and furniture was a bit dated.

    The price was very good for breakfast included too, breakfast was also good. I also liked the amount of space I had in the room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My husband could hear music during the night presumably from a club

    Great place to stay when going to a concert. Very comfortable and clean. Good food in the restaurant.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location, lovely staff but the room was tired and needs an upgrade.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Signature Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We had a superior room overlooking the sea. There was no storage space in the bathroom, the sink waste was rusty, the taps were poor quality and the hot one was loose. The sealant round the sink needs replacing. The room itself was spacious with a lovely view but the outside window needs a good clean!

    Breakfast excellent. The staff were really good. The restaurant was very good but overpriced and no choice other than fish. If you are not a fish lover this is not the place for you.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    Overall a very good experience apart from mister moody on reception .
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car parking , the guy on the reception on arrival was rude and not very pleasant . He should learn some basic manners .

    Very nice stay room ok , restaurant food excellent , breakfast very nice . Overall a nice place to stay .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Heating was poor, no proper bar, room could do with a deep clean

    Staff and location excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and convenient.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Signature Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Non-mixing faucets in sink. Extra charge for espresso drinks at breajfast,

    Location. Near pier and entrance to gardens. Right by bus stop to get to and from rail station.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good meals

    Very good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Great staff and location - breakfast not so good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had disabled parking booked at the hotel but had to move it as the spaces were all taken and couldn’t park it in the car park until a few hours after we arrived and then was really tight. The staff did all they could to help us to park but to be honest if we booked a space then it should have been ready for us - whoever else was parked there perhaps should not have been? Breakfast was a let down - ordered omelette (very small amount of filling) and some toast - only got one slice of toast so ordered another slice but after 20 minutes it didn’t arrive so we left. They kept running out of things for the buffett so had to keep waiting for them to top them up. Butter/coffee/orange/apples juice all ran out and people had to wait - also the croissant was hard.

    Staff were very friendly and location was great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely weekend but rooms and corridors need updating
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Signature Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It needs updating

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Staff were very friendly and an excellent location for both the BIC and sea front
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms need upgrading and lock on door didn’t feel secure

    It’s location

    Stayed in April 2024

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