Bournemouth

Norfolk Royale Hotel & Leisure

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Reservations opening times

Monday to Friday: 8.00am-8.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am-5.00pm
Sunday: 10.00am-4.00pm

Norfolk Royale Hotel & Leisure Overview

Set in the very heart of Bournemouth in Edwardian elegance and just 10 minutes walk from the Bournemouth International Centre and the sandy beaches. All bedrooms are tastefully decorated. The new top floor bedrooms, in particular, are superb and offer every comfort that the discerning business or leisure guest might expect. The hotel is bordered by attractive gardens and guests can enjoy an invigorating swim in the heated indoor pool, set within a glass-domed leisure club. Wifi Internet access is available throughout the hotel.

The Norfolk Royale Hotel has been restored to reflect its Edwardian grandeur, offering guests a welcoming haven of warmth and sophistication. The centre of cosmopolitan Bournemouth - one of the most radiant towns on the South Coast - is located right at the doorstep of the hotel. A superb array of stores and independent boutiques, restaurants and theatres line the pedestrianised shopping area. And Bournemouth is also famous for the beautifully manicured gardens that brighten the very heart of the town with colourful displays. The chines spread throughout the town give relaxing, shaded woodland strolls down to the seven miles of clean, blue flag sandy beaches and the sparkling clear blue sea. Wind surfing, water skiing and offshore races constantly stir the bay with a buzz of excitement. All of the 95 bedrooms that comprise the hotel are well equipped and beautifully decorated, complementing the luxurious Edwardian splendour. The gardens, patio, lounge and Club bar (all with full waiter service) provide ideal settings to relax and enjoy morning coffee, a cocktail before lunch or liqueurs after dinner in the company of friends and family or business associates.
Secure, underground parking is available at a charge of £12.00 per night. On street parking is also available.

Bedroom Accommodation

All 95 en-suite bedrooms have TV, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, heating control, internet access, electric shaver point, 24 hour room service, radio, trouser press, iron & ironing board, smoke alarms, safe deposit boxes, mini bar, in house movies, Playstation and secure key card access. Non-smoking rooms are available.

Check-in from 3.00pm
Check-out at 11.00am

Standard Single
Standard Twin and Double rooms
Deluxe Twin and Double rooms - All deluxe rooms have a trouser press, iron & ironing board and safe. 10 of these rooms have a sofa bed
Family rooms - There are several options:

Deluxe Double interconnecting with a Deluxe Double
Deluxe Double interconnecting with a Deluxe Twin
Deluxe Twin interconnecting with a Deluxe Twin
Deluxe Double interconnecting with a Standard Double
Deluxe Double interconnecting with a Standard Twin
Deluxe Twin interconnecting with a Standard Double
Deluxe Twin interconnecting with a Standard Twin
Studio Suites - Spacious and feature a Jacuzzi bath. One of the Studio Suites feature a four-poster bed
Suites - Spacious with king-size bed, two TVs and separate lounge area
Disabled rooms - There are four Standard Twin rooms located on the ground floor equipped for wheelchair guests. Features include adjustable handrails, lower sink and wider doorways.

WiFi internet access
Lift access to all floors
Wheelchair access
Safe deposit at reception
Express checkout

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Hotel Heritage & History

The history of The Norfolk Royale is a fascinating story.

In 1870, two large villas on Richmond Hill in Bournemouth, built by the town's founders Sir George Ivison Tapps and his son Sir George William Tapps-Gervis, were amalgamated to make Stewarts Hotel.

During the 19th century the Stewarts Hotel was a firm favourite with Henry Fitzalan-Howard (1847 - 1917), the 15th Duke of Norfolk and became first choice for the Duke & Duchesses' Summer retreat.
No one really knows why the Duke and Duchess of Norfolk chose the Stewarts Hotel above other Bournemouth hotels, but the most plausible explanation is the hotel's location - opposite the Roman Catholic, Sacred Heart Church.

Henry Fitzalan-Howard was a major supporter of the Catholic Church in the years following Catholic Emancipation, and founded the Catholic cathedrals at Arundel and Norwich. He was also a significant contributor to funds for the building of Westminster Cathedral.

The only record of the Duke and Duchesses visits appears in the 1883 Bournemouth Guardian And Visitors Guide under the heading of 'Fashionable Visitors' where the publication announced that, "The Duke and Duchess of Norfolk are staying at Stewarts Hotel".

In honour of its regular VIP guests and in tribute to the major role that The Dukes of Norfolk have played in English life over the years, the Stewarts Hotel changed its name to The Norfolk Royale Hotel in 1910.

It's not only the Hotel itself that takes its name from the Duke of Norfolk. The hotels conference and event suites are also named after titles inherited by various Dukes of Norfolk throughout history.

In 1139 an ancestor became the first Earl of Arundel. Gradually individuals were given further titles - in 1309 Baron Beaumont, 1330 Baron Maltravers and 1483 the Earl of Surrey. The present Duke of Norfolk has inherited these titles.

The remaining conference facilities, The Alum, Durley, Branksome and Studland, take their names from Bournemouth chine (the word chine is used in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight for wooded paths down to the sea) and beaches.

In 1974, the Norfolk Royale Hotel qualified for listed building status, including the art nouveau veranda, which was added to the front of The Norfolk Royale in 1903.

The Norfolk Royale Hotel Bournemouth was completely renovated in 1988 when an extra block was built along St. Stephens Road. The 17th Duke of Norfolk, Miles, was at the reopening of the hotel where he unveiled a commemorative blue plaque attached to the building.

In more recent times the Norfolk Royale has had a multi million pound refurbishment programme to create a luxury 4 star hotel.

Map & Directions

Norfolk Royale Hotel & Leisure

Richmond Hill,
Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 6EN

Tel: +44 (0)1483 776344Fax: +44 (0)1483 730202

How to find us

By Road

From Bournemouth Airport - Start out going south toward Mcintyre Road, turn left into Parley Lane/B3073. Enter the next roundabout and take the second exit onto the B3073. Turn left onto ramp and merge onto A338. Enter next roundabout and take second exit onto Wessex Way/A338. Enter next roundabout and take first exit onto Richmond Hill.

From London - Leave the M25 at Junction 12 for the M3 and follow signs for Bournemouth, Southampton and M27. Continue to follow signs on M27 for Bournemouth and after passing Ringwood continue on A338 to Bournemouth. Once in Bournemouth and after approx. 4 miles along the bypass look for the large Zurich-Eagle Star building and take the A347 Wimborne slip road and then the first exit at the roundabout down onto Richmond Hill.

Parking: Secure underground car parking is available at the hotel for a charge of £12.00 per car per night.

By Rail and Air

Rail: Bournemouth Station (1 mile)
Air: Bournemouth International Airport (5 miles)
Southampton International Airport (33 miles)
Sea: Poole Ferry Terminal (6 miles)
Southampton Ferry Terminal (32 miles)

Nearest Cities/Towns

Bournemouth (0.00 miles) (0 km)
Poole (5.00 miles) (8 km)
Christchurch (6.00 miles) (10 km)
Ferndown (8.00 miles) (13 km)
Ringwood (11.00 miles) (18 km)
Swanage (12.00 miles) (19 km)
Brockenhurst (17.00 miles) (27 km)
Lymington (17.00 miles) (27 km)
Lyndhurst (25.00 miles) (40 km)
Salisbury (27.00 miles) (43 km)
Southampton (32.00 miles) (52 km)
Portsmouth (52.00 miles) (84 km)

Amenities

Special offers & breaks:

Winter Retreats 2011 PLUS Triple ClassicClub Reward Points

Save an extra 20% on our Best Available Rates when you enjoy dinner each night in the Restaurant PLUS triple ClassicClub Reward Points

Save 20% Per room per night

Long Weekend Special

Save an extra 20% on our Best Available Rates when you extend your stay to include Sunday night

Save 20% Per room per night

Extended Bank Holiday Escape

Save 20% on our Best Available Rate when you take an off-peak Bank Holiday break

Save 20% Per room per night

Sunday Special

Lazy Sunday including a choice of either a Traditional Sunday Lunch or three course dinner in the Restaurant, full English breakfast and a Sunday Newspaper

From £99.00 Per room per night

Five Night Christmas Package

A festive holiday not to forget including all meals and entertainment as detailed

From £110.00 Per room per night

Four night New Year Package

Includes afternoon tea on arrival, dinner each night, full breakfast and all other meals and entertainment as detailed

From £112.50 Per room per night

Family Holidays

Includes your own beach hut, children's entertainment, dinner & full breakfast for all the family

From £153.00 Per room per night

At-a-glance