I stayed at the Wessex seven years ago and it was tired then. I was suprised to note that tired has become exhausted. The lobby has been refurbished and has lost any charm it has but as soon as you pass into the 1950s lift you enter another world. The rooms and corridors are tired and in need of a... more

I last stayed here about 10 yrs ago and really enjoyed it- then is seemed more like a 4 star hotel than 3 star. I usually stay on East Cliff but decided to go back to the Wessex on West Cliff and give it a try. I booked direct on phone as they offered same rate as Booking and Lateroom-... more

The service at the wessex was outstanding, The staff were extremely helpful doing anything to ensure that we enjoyed our stay in the hotel. They helped us book tables at other restaurants in Bournemouth and booked taxis to take us there and back. The room was spottless you could tell that the maids didnt just skim through the rooms. The... more

Would recommend anyone needing to stay in central Bournemouth to this hotel. Very near to BIC and other main attractions. Ideal to walk to local bars etc in the evening. Good sized room, with all necessary mod cons and the added attraction of the spa. I was here on business but will be going back with my family. more

We made a late booking for this hotel to coincidewith the Air festival weekend in Bournemouth. On arrival we were relieved to find a parking space immediately at the hotel as it was a pretty busy weekend. They operate a voucher system to save you getting clamped & the parking was good for beyond checkout which was a nice touch.... more

labyrinthine corridors, very tired decor once out of bar/restaurant. food was diappointing. bedroom was very tatty,poor quality old furniture. hardboard over a hole in the bathroom ceiling (nice rubber ducks!!). Good parking, lovely swimming pool. Near to beaches. more

Very good hotel. Easy to find. Good reception area, with bar, coffee shop, restaurant. Bedoorm excellent size. Best bed slept in other than my own. Comfy chairs. Plasma tv. Everything we needed. Great breakfast with attentive staff. Short walk across road takes you to the cliffes of West Cliff. Quiet, beautiful area with glorious beaches. A 10 minute walk from... more

I have recently returned from a Masonic Lodge Ladies weekend, which was held at the Wessex hotel. The lodge has had many of these weekends there and as usual we were not dissapointed. The public areas in the hotel have recently had a referbishment. They are now bright, airy and very welcoming. Together with the helpfulness and efficiency of the... more

The Wessex Hotel Was the host venue for a two week training course that i have just completed. We had our training sessions in one of there confrence rooms and stayed at the hotel on a full board basis. I was one of 5 on the course. The service that this hotel offers is truely very good. From check in... more