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.
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.
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.
Norfolk Royale Hotel & Leisure
Richmond Hill,
Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 6EN
Tel: +44 (0)1483 776344Fax: +44 (0)1483 730202
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.
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)
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Sunday SpecialLazy 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 PackageA festive holiday not to forget including all meals and entertainment as detailed
From £110.00 Per room per night
Four night New Year PackageIncludes 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 HolidaysIncludes your own beach hut, children's entertainment, dinner & full breakfast for all the family
From £153.00 Per room per night

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Conference Hotline:
Tel: +44 (0)1483 77 63 44
Fax: +44 (0)1483 73 02 02
