“Girls night out”

After reviewing the 3 hotels that the quantum group had to offer this seemed like the gem. When we arrived we weren't disappointed. Looking newly refurbished the staff were very welcoming upon arrival. We had a twin room which was a good size and a small, yet new and stylish bathroom. The beds were very comfy and had a great night sleep. Bar has a good selection of wine and on a Friday have a deal on champagne! Will be booking this hotel again next time I visit Bournemouth.

“I hope this helps you make your mind up.”

A very mixed experience. Some staff were exceptional. One the opposite end of the scale. Very difficult to review. We had a huge bedroom. Huge windows. The room was warm. A lot of thought had gone into the decor even if it ends up as a matter of personal opionion as to what you like or not. It is certainly a talking point. The hotel is right on the seaside. Very good value.

“Excellent value for money”

Funky decor all round. Excellent, attentive and friendly staff. Just across a quiet road from the beach, so perfect location. We ate in the hotel restaurant, which had a very good offer on at the time. The meal was fantastic value for money and very high quality - a definite surprise highlight of the trip! Will be booking again to do the 10k run again next year! Only 1 criticism was that beds were far too hard for my comfort, but others in party liked that.

“A bargain for some touches of luxury”

Cottonwood has recently been refurbished, mostly successfully (altho with a few odd touches like trendy patchwork sofas - not to my taste, although other aspects of decor were great).I had sourced a bargain deal on the internet but even so was upgraded from a single room (travelling for business) to a gorgeous triple with a desk and chairs, and a fab sea view (three large windows overlooking the hotel gardens and a small green, and then sea stretching to the horizon.) Room was very clean (and well serviced every day) and newly furnished with comfortable beds, lots of pillows and goodish linen. Skinny bath with a very weak shower was one drawback. Tea/coffee tray was welcome. Location is excellent with the East Cliffe preomenade directly in front of hotel, the lift down to the beach near by, and easy walks to both the town centre in one direction and Boscombe in the other. Had dinner in the Garden restuarant and the food was excellent, imaginative and well presented, altho portions were quite restrained. Staff were mostly willing although not very polished, and there never seemed to be very many of them about. Their computer system seemed to be giving them problems too. Free safe parking was a bonus. As a single woman traveller, always felt very safe. Overall, a bargain for some touches of luxury. Hotel is trying hard.

“Cashier break in Bournmouth”

Very good hotel, well located. Fully intend to stay there again.