The Roundhouse, Bournemouth

1 Meyrick Rd, Lansdowne, Bournemouth, BH1 2PR
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A short walk from East Cliff beach, this circular shaped hotel is easily accessible by road and less than 1 km from the central rail and bus stations. ... more

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  • 4/10 Anonymous ( Group of work colleagues) 

    on  May 1, 2008

    We were upgraded to a superior twin as the first room was not actually made up when we went to it, which was a bonus

    Uncomfortable beds, unfriendly staff

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  • 8/10 Anthony ( Young couple) 

    from Alton , GB  on  August 28, 2008

    "would have been perfect if we hadn't been unfortunate enough to be placed in the room next to a bunch of teenage boys." (107190294)

    staff were very helpful.breakfast was extremely nice with plenty of choice. the location is central and easy access to the town centre.

    5am we were woken by the group of boys in the next room. They were very loud and every word they said could be heard by ourselves including the discusiion of sex and drugs which lasted a couple of hours.

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  August 28, 2008

    The food was very good

    Hotel needs a coat of paint and new carpets

  • 5/10 Michelle ( Family with older children) 

    from Hemel hempsted , GB  on  August 27, 2008

    "poor" (107236757)

    We managed to be moved into a non smoking room which obviously they did have even though we were told on arrival non were available.

    We requested non smoking room as we had a child, and were put in smoking room and the toilet was blocked.

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  August 19, 2008

    - not very far from town centre

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Family with older children) 

    on  August 12, 2008

    "ok" (97062065)

    value for money/ with friendly staff. Good location.

    Needs an update, with regards to the bedrooms, they look very tired.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  April 4, 2008

    Excellent value for money. Secure parking on site, comfortable room, helpful staff, good location close to the campus and all facilities.

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  • 8/10 Kevin ( Young couple) 

    from Milton keynes , GB  on  August 5, 2008

    "Overall it was a good stay." (107265643)

    All staff were excellent and the Buffet breakfast was lush.Beds very hard!!!!

    Rooms need redecorating, Hotel looking very tired.

  • 8/10 ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Cannock , GB  on  August 2, 2008

    The online booking system double booked me then when contacted instad of cancelling 1 they cancelled both.

  • 8/10 Keri ( Young couple) 

    from Bristol , GB  on  February 23, 2008

    "Night-receptionist was incredibly helpful and friendly, room was sufficient for our needs (free upgrade was very welcomed), television did not pick up all channels (BBC 1 and ITV were missing), fantastic location." (97827983)

    The reception staff were very helpful and gave us their instant attention

    We arrived for Breakfast 15 minutes before the allocated time was over, however the staff had already packed everything away and were setting up for lunch/dinner. We had to look around and to try and find unused cutlery, overall it was quite awkward and not the best service.

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  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  July 30, 2008

    "Unless i recieve some form of compensation it will decide weather i return ti this hotel again." (108073424)

    Breakfast buffet very good, parking also good.

    The hotel was to noisy and had a couple argueing overnight. This was going on from 2am to 5.30am and several people complained. I really need to recieve some form of compensation to benifit my stay. Inner room of the hotel very drab and in need of total decoration. 1 Lift out of order for 3 days.

  • 9/10 Sydney ( Mature couple) 

    from Havant , GB  on  July 27, 2008

    "found the hotel value for money, staff friendly and helpfull, would recommend it to friends and family" (108019952)

  • 8/10 Ronald ( Group of work colleagues) 

    from Cookham , United Kingdom  on  July 19, 2008

    "good" (108017669)

    good value for money

    Staff parking in disabled spaces, seemingly to reserve them for the disabled so I'm told ! Cod and chips grossly over cooked

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  July 18, 2008

    "enjoyable" (108058438)

    good location relaxed feel to hotel food to a good standard

    one lift broken all stay the other out for for a period of time

  • 4/10 Sylvia ( Other) 

    from Whitley bay , GB  on  June 28, 2008

    "Not a good standard will not stay again" (97767642)

    Staff were pleasent

    Rooms were of poor standard Noise from other guests unacceptable, staff notified. No change in behaviour.

  • 5/10 Denise suzanne ( Group of work colleagues) 

    from Droitwich spa , GB  on  June 27, 2008

    "I was dissapointed to find that I paid £100.00 more than fellow companions - the bathroom tiles left a lot to be desired along with the voile curtains that needed washing and ironing plus a dirty mark on the carpet that needed cleaning wall paper coming off the wall - skirting board behind the door needed cleaning - The position in the town could make this a very desirable place to stay I stayed 15 years ago in this Hotel Very dissappointed with this visit and have been left wishing I had gone else where. " (97199913)

    Excellent food and dining room service - charming dining room staff - ideal location in Bournemouth -

    Very curt reception staff - cleanliness of bathroom - overpriced in comparison to others staying in the hotelof the same party - very noisey during night -

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  June 8, 2008

    "Good overall and we'd probably stay again." (97298608)

    Very good value for money and great location

    The refusal of the staff to accept our cash for payment simply because it was from our bank in Northern Ireland was disappointing. The notes had quite clearly stated on them the word 'sterling' but were still unacceptable. As a result we had to go and find a bank nearby where they exchanged the notes for English 'sterling' notes immediately without problem! Does the Active Hotel Group have a policy of accepting only English notes? If so, then this should be made clear on your website so that visitors from Scotland, N Ireland and the Channel Islands are aware before they arrive. Your staff told us that they were under instruction from Head Office to to accept 'Foreign Notes'- but as I'm sure you know N Ireland is clearly a part of the UK as is Scotland.

  • 10/10 Mr b ( Solo business traveller) 

    from Bristol, , GB  on  December 3, 2007

    For the money it was roomy, warm, quiet.

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  • 4/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  May 28, 2008

    nothing

    The room and the cleanliness. The breakfast. Both lifts were not working on one of the days.

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  May 1, 2008

    Customer service was good. The buffet breakfast was good.

    We could hear every word of the conversation held by the people next door and i suspect they heard every detail of our goings on as well. I suspect it was due largely to the door adjoining the two rooms. Ideal maybe for families needing adjacent rooms, but not for us.

  • 3/10 Glyn ( Mature couple) 

    from Harlow essex , GB  on  April 15, 2008

    Breakfast was the only positive aspect of our stay.

    Room was unclean and in poor decorative condition.On reflection the room was not value for the amount of tariff paid.

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  March 12, 2008

    Convenient to my family - purpose of the visit! and also free car parking - a bonus in the centre of Bournemouth!

    Room very hot, we turned the radiator down and opened a window but the room didn't seem to cool down making it an uncomfortable nights sleep for me. The bathroom floor was also very hot in places, too hot to stand on in bare feet!

  • 9/10 Yvonne ( Mature couple) 

    from Seaton , GB  on  February 8, 2008

    "GOOD" (97822867)

    basic and comfortable

    no tele text

  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Family with older children) 

    on  January 3, 2008

    The location of the hotel is perfect for access to the town centre and convenient for visiting our family.

    The hotel is quite dated and seems to attract a much older clientele. The bed was very lumpy and we left with aching backs!

  • 8/10 Paul ( Mature couple) 

    from Swindon , GB  on  January 1, 2008

    "generaaly all in all, excellent value for money" (97153046)

    the price and the drinks where reasonably priced at the bar

    our room overlooked the roundabout and the noise from the traffic and taxi rank kept my wife awake

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  December 18, 2007

    The accommodation was clean and pleasantly decorated, the value for money was excellent and the staff very friendly

  • 2/10 Nicholas ( Mature couple) 

    from Wisbech , GB  on  December 12, 2007

    "very bad needs money spent on it" (97012934)

    leaking pipes nails sticking out of wood on bedside table

  • 9/10 Robert ( Mature couple) 

    from Ashford,kent , GB  on  December 9, 2007

    It was clean,comfortable,quiet & central

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  December 6, 2007

    The room was well presented and clean.and didnt smell of smoke perfect for our stay.

  • 9/10 Marion ( Mature couple) 

    from Fareham , GB  on  November 26, 2007

    "It was exactly what we expected and very handy for all the facilities in Bournemouth." (97201437)

    It was very well situated for our purpose. The staff were helpful and friendly and the breakfast was excellent.

    We asked for non smoking room, but the room did smell of smoke

  • 9/10 Susan ( Mature couple) 

    from Bristol , GB  on  February 3, 2008

    Very nice decor, very clean bedding, and the room had every thing we needed

    very pleased to see the large bath, but unfortunately the jaccuzzi did not work

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  • 8/10 Philip ( Group of work colleagues) 

    from Cheddleton,staffordshire. , GB  on  November 24, 2007

    "A great location,everything within walking distance." (97210091)

    The big comfortable bed.

    Nothing, everything was o.k.

  • 6/10 Laura ( Young couple) 

    from Newbury , GB  on  November 24, 2007

    "Very nice hotel, friendly helpful staff, when our booking couldnt be found they were very pleasant and quick to sort it out. Rooms were basic but very clean and good value for money. Hotel is a small walk from beach and town centre." (97543496)

    Staff were friendly, room was good value for money, a pleasant stay.

    The bathroom could have done with updating, and better tea and coffee making facilities

  • 9/10 Anonymous ( Family with older children) 

    on  November 21, 2007

    Warm, Taseteful Decor, Plenty of pillows!!

    Bathroom tiles needed re-grouting - the bathroom was fine and clean, but the dirty grouting and dated tiles made it look grubbier than it actually was

  • 6/10 David ( Other) 

    from Shipley , GB  on  November 12, 2007

    "Overall good value, but advertised as refurbished, which was not the case in my room. The problems of warmth and noise could be resolved by the installation of double/treble glazing." (97006092)

    Easy to find and near to the railway station. Fairly centrally located. Included an excellent breakfast buffet.

    Room was cold as the central heating seemed to turn off at night. The hotel is located on a roundabout and even though I was on the 4th floor it was very noisy especially early morning.

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Group of adult friends) 

    on  October 31, 2007

    "Apart from the staff being very friendly and the hotel being in a great location I just couldn't see how this Hotel is down as 4* when really it is struggling to make 3* in my opinion. Ok the rooms are fairly tidy and the shower actually worked but the hotel is so dated, worn and tired. No double Glazing made the windows rattle in high winds and the breeze coming through was close to unbearable. One of my friends had to swap rooms due to it being full of smoke from the previous occupier maybe put in some smoke alarms? I have not stayed in many hotels but I have stayed in cheaper and far better." (97507845)

    I liked the fact the Hotel was walking distance to the town centre and the bar staff were very friendly.

    I thought the place was very dated and the rooms without double glazing were noisy and cold especially on the 5th floor where very windy.

  • 8/10 Ann ( Mature couple) 

    from Nottingham , GB  on  October 29, 2007

    "We had a good stay with you. Room comfortable but we do feel that the room looked a little 'tired' and could do with a little attention. The net curtains to the window had quite a few holes in it - this does not give a very good impression. Also when the lifts were out of order I suggested to the reception staff that a notice should be put on the doors as guests were just standing/queing for the lift to appear. Breakfast was excellent just felt the dining room was a little chilly on this October morning!" (97907798)

    Good value and central to our needs

    Nothing

  • 7/10 Anonymous ( Other) 

    on  October 26, 2007

    "Generally the hotel suited our needs which was an economical over night stay near my daughter." (97433624)

    It was close to my daughter who is resident in halls

    Decour and bathroom a bit dated and lift not working

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    on  August 1, 2007

    The room would benefit from a facelift.

  • 5/10 Anonymous ( Solo business traveller) 

    on  July 31, 2007

    "Very central location with easy access to entertainment, university and transport connections. Very noisy due to families with children in next rooms. Breakfast adequate and dining room very pleasant" (99269822)

    Very central within walking distance of the university and bus/railway connections. Repaired light in bathroom very quickly after I had informed reception that it was faulty.

    Had not been properly cleaned after the last guests had left.

  • 8/10 Ian ( Young couple) 

    from Bolton , GB  on  July 30, 2007

    "near the town, bus stop outside train station 10 min walk lot of pubs" (97901578)

    near the town,bus stops,train station

  • 6/10 Anonymous ( Mature couple) 

    on  July 11, 2007

    "Satisfactory for what we needed but would be awful for long stay Obviously convenient location, but not clear how and where to park & what to do next, had to ask all the time and no staff around. We were really in no situation to quibble as not much available for the time we went, however they had lots of rooms available and a cut in price would have made it more acceptable. Very noisy at night other residents banged on our door and others on the corridor." (97555917)

    Central location breakfast

    tatty in some areas,noisy at night from streets, Staff not welcoming, nobody spoke to us at all at breakfast!! car park diff to park in and card to get out didnt work had to leave car and go back in.

  • 8/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  July 3, 2007

    "There was quite a loud group of men making a lot of noise and arguing quite late into the night which we could hear from our window and was a bit worrying for a while but they did stop eventaully." (99924636)

    It was close to all of the amenities.

    The room was smaller than we have had in the past.

  • 7/10 Emma ( Young couple) 

    from Ruislip , GB  on  June 26, 2007

    "even thou the hotel was quite dated it was goodf value for money and good location" (99440136)

    it was very central

    the staff was not very friendly

  • 3/10 Anonymous ( Young couple) 

    on  June 15, 2007

    it was close to the university

    it was very dusty. bath was dirty, bathroom door would not close. the pillows were really soft.the duvet had a hole init.

  • 8/10 Denzil ( Mature couple) 

    from Hitchin , GB  on  June 14, 2007

    "We were very pleased about all aspects of our stay from the time we entered the Hotel and approached Reception, our request for more pillows from the Housekeeping Staff, efficiency of the Dining Room Staff. We would have liked to know that the Bed was placed against the wall only allowing a one side exit." (99241088)

    We were impreesed by the attention given to us by all the Staff at the Hotel, Recption, Housekeeping, Bar and Waiters, which has prompted us to use the hotel more over the coming months.

    The Economy Room we had had the bed against the wall and for an elderly couple who use the toilet at night meant disturbing the other occupant in the bed.

  • 4/10 Camilla ( Young couple) 

    from London , GB  on  June 12, 2007

    "The hotel is in deperate need of redecoration. The room we stayed in on the fourth floor had worn and peeling wallpaper and there were stains on the armchairs and net curtains. There was mould growing around the bath tiles and the overflow of the bath had water leaking out of it constantly. Overall the hotel looks grubby, tired and extremely tatty. I would not stay there again or recommend it." (99360580)

    The staff at The Roundhouse were very friendly and helpful.

    The hotel is in deperate need of redecoration. The room we stayed in on the fourth floor had worn and peeling wallpaper, there were stains on the armchairs and net curtains. There was mould growing around the bath tiles and the overflow of the bath had water dripping out of it constantly. Overall the hotel looks grubby, tired and extremely tatty.

  • 8/10 Mark ( Group of adult friends) 

    from Southampton , GB  on  May 30, 2007

    Perfect central location for town centre

    Tea and coffee facilities were very basic and minimal. Breakfast was of a very poor quality

  • 3/10 Alec ( Mature couple) 

    from Thrapston , GB  on  May 3, 2007

    Staff were more attentive to their colleuges than to customers.

  • 9/10 Darrell ( Solo leisure traveller) 

    from Ringwood , GB  on  December 29, 2007

    "Great location, parking facility and very good price. Everything was good but central heating across the floor was not working in the middle of winter!" (97513990)

    Location and price

    The central heating was not working but having prompted reception an electric heater was provided

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