Menzies Carlton - Bournemouth

Overlooking the sea and the award-winning gardens, this luxurious 4-star hotel is positioned on Bournemouth's East Cliff and offers elegant accommodation, an indoor leisure complex and superb sea views. The Menzies Carlton is renowned as one of Bournemouth's most luxurious hotels. Set high on the town’s East Cliff, the hotel commands impressive views across the bay. Sensitively restored to its former glory, the hotel’s grandeur and elegant charm extends from the richly decorated reception areas and lounges to the spacious and attractively furnished bedrooms. The superb facilities include the sophisticated cocktail bar and the award-winning Fredricks restaurant. The restaurant serves the very best in English and international cuisine, with the sparking sea views as a glorious backdrop. The Waves Health & Leisure Club offers a fully equipped gymnasium, a spa bath, a sauna and a solarium. There is an indoor swimming pool and an outdoor heated pool, during the summer.

The Waves Health & Leisure Club makes the Menzies Carlton the ideal place for a restful, relaxing and restorative break or for a luxurious weekend of pampering and a little well-earned indulgence. If you are staying at the hotel for business or for a holiday, the superb leisure facilities are a great way to relax after a hard day’s work or a long day spent exploring the area. Use of the leisure facilities is included in the quoted room rates for all hotel guests. Please note that children under 16 are not permitted to use the gym facilities. Business guests will feel equally at home in the hotel’s well-equipped conference suites, which feature the latest in communications technology. There are 7 function suites, ranging from executive-style boardrooms to a suite which can seat up to 250 delegates in a theatre style. The hotel’s comprehensive range of conference and meeting facilities make it the ideal venue for all your conference, product launch, training seminar and board meeting needs. The dedicated conference and banqueting team will be delighted to help you plan the perfect function. The impressive facilities will make even the most discerning traveller feel at home. The spacious lounge and bar have been stylishly furnished to offer you the perfect setting in which to unwind and enjoy the magnificent views. In the summer, you can soak up the sun in the heated outdoor pool and in the beautiful gardens. Free parking is available for all residents.

Bournemouth is ideal for an enjoyable break by the sea. As well as 7 miles of award-winning beaches offering golden sands and an array of water sports, this lively town has something for everyone. You can enjoy designer shopping, over 250 restaurants and bistros or the town’s endless nightlife. Alternatively, you could simply relax and unwind in the town’s beautiful gardens or explore the stunning Dorset countryside. Bournemouth is surrounded by an abundance of historical attractions and natural treasures. There is so much to enjoy in the area, including the majestic ruins of Corfe Castle, the lush scenery and beautiful wildlife of the New Forest and the elegance of Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s seaside residence. With so many experiences waiting for you, one short stay will never be enough.

By Car (from London and the M25 motorway): - Take the M3 towards Southampton. - Leave the M3 at junction 14 and take the M27 motorway. - The M27 eventually becomes the A31. - Leave the A31 and take the A338 towards Bournemouth. - The A338 leads onto Wessex Way. - Follow the signs to the East Cliff and the seafront, where the Carlton is situated. By Train: Trains run regularly from London Waterloo train station to Bournemouth’s central train station. The travel time of this train journey is approximately 1 hour 50 minutes.

Savour a splendid meal in Fredrick’s restaurant, with the sea as a stunning, sparkling backdrop. With the emphasis on choice, the à la carte restaurant’s head chef has produced an imaginative series of menus, with dishes ranging from classic British food to specialities influenced by the latest trends in continental cuisine. Freshly created using carefully selected ingredients and seasonal produce, the hotel prides itself on the quality and variety of its cuisine. The same care and attention goes into preparing banquets for up to 180 delegates as individual meals. Fredrick’s is a superb award-winning restaurant and was the recipient of an AA Rosette for the outstanding preparation of its food and the good quality of the ingredients it uses. The restaurant has an elegant, traditional atmosphere and a formal dress code applies. In the evening, gentlemen must wear long trousers and a collar and tie, while ladies can enjoy the opportunity to dress for dinner.

You will be allocated either a double or a twin room. Room types are allocated on arrival and are subject to availability. Room types cannot be guaranteed, however advance requests will be noted.