A grand Georgian resort hotel set in private manicured gardens, patios and terraces, the Norfolk Royale Hotel is located in the centre of Bournemouth, a 500 metre-walk from the town's blue flag beaches. Light guestrooms are decorated in a traditional English style, with furnishings reminiscent of the Georgian era, and fabrics in deep blues, reds and greens. All have bathrooms and include modern amenities such as minibars, pay movies, dial-up Internet access and Playstation consoles.
A full English breakfast is served each morning and the conservatory restaurant serves a French-influenced brasserie menu daily for lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy a range of relaxing activities in the hotel: the private gardens offer a lawn for sunbathing, and drinks can be enjoyed on the sunny patio. A glass dome covers the heated pool, where guests can enjoy a swim, go for a dip in the spa tub, and completely unwind in the sauna and steam room. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can help with information and arrangements for those wishing to explore Bournemouth and its attractions. The hotel offers nine conference rooms, for anything from a small meeting to a reception for 180 guests. Practical amenities include secretarial services, currency exchange and parking facilities (fee). Bournemouth town centre is right on the doorstep, with its shops and Georgian architecture, or guests can stroll down to the beach and pier, go windsurfing or waterskiing, or explore the seven miles of coastline which the town enjoys. Bournemouth Airport is six miles away, and the approximate driving time is 10 minutes.