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Menzies Carlton Hotel


East Overcliff, Bournemouth BH1 3DN, England
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2 of 5 stars
Bristol, England
11 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel New

I spent a single night here recently on business. The receptionist was lovely - very very welcoming. When I reached my room I even had a courtesy call 20min later to check everything was ok. On the bad side the room (whilst massive) looked quite dated. Certainly not what I was expecting for the money. The bathroom didn't look like... more

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2 of 5 stars
Ireland
3 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

Booked into the Carlton with extended family members for a two night stay. From our first encoounter with the recptionist to our last encounter with barman on our second night we found the staff unfriendly and uncooperative. Lighting in our room was dim and not at all sufficient for 4 star hotel standard. Decor in the rooms was dull and... more

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andrew woodland, general manager

thank you for your review I am sorry to read that some of the staff were unfriendly this is certainly not the impression we want to give and we have recently recieved many compliments of this aspect of the team. I have reiterated to the breakfast staff that if a customer requests a size of table that is not available...

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3 of 5 stars
London
25 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Just returned having spent a night at the Menzies Carlton. The hotel is old-fashioned and generally rather tired. Our room was of good size, but somewhat tatty and although we could not check in before 3pm, when we got to the room, it was clean but a half-used bottle of water was on the table with two clean glasses. We... more

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andrew woodland, general manager

thank you for your recent report on the Menzies Carlton hotel. I am sorry to read that the chambermaid did not replace the water prior to your arrival and there is no excuse why a new bottle was not sent up straight away. We have replaced many beds over the past 12 months and the televisions are due to be...

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3 of 5 stars
kent england
5 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We thought we would treat ourselves to a 4* hotel after the James Taylor concert. We found the staff friendly and the Hotel clean and tidy. We did have a problem with our room as it had a peculiar smell, there was a air freshner plug-in in the room so it was obviously a known problem. It was ok for... more

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andrew woodland, general manager

Many thanks for your recent review it was good to read that your brief stay was enjoyable. As you have mentioned we had a problem in the room which you occupied which necesstated the use of the plug in air freshener, the situation has now been cured and You mention the free car parking which is almost unique amongst the...

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5 of 5 stars
Tel aviv
4 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

On arrival we were greeted courtesly and friendly by the reception staff. Our room with seaview (as requested) was as described WITH FULL SEAVIEW, spacious with a large sitting area,well furnished,all facilities in full working order ,clean,in fact perfect. The restaurant service was excellent. Staff were attentive,helpful in every way ,smiling and chirpy making one feel welcome the whole time... more

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AndrewWoodland, general manager

Many thanks for your review I am very pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay and I look forward to welcoming you back next year

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1 of 5 stars
London
1 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Overall grubby hotel - broken panels in the lift, overpowering musty smell on the third floor and the worst accommodation I've ever experienced in a "4 Star" hotel. This is no more than a 2 star hotel. We paid £300 for one night for a double and a single rooms. They were shocking (Rooms 315 and 323). Chipped bed posts,... more

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AndrewWoodland, general manager

Thank you for writing this review of the hotel I am sorry that we obviously did not react properly to your initial complaint and had this been done I am sure we could have done more to ensure your stay was more pleasurable. I have inspected the rooms you have highlighted and the bathrooms have been repainted and the faults...

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4 of 5 stars
manchester
26 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

We have just returned from an 8-day stay at The Carlton our "second home" in Bournemouth & have looked at the reviews given by previous guests which seem a little unfair. True the bathrooms could do with a bit of a refurb: ours had a leaking shower head that couldn't be fixed till the Monday when maintenance guy was able... more

Management response from
AndrewWoodland, general manager

Thank you for writing a balanced review of the Carlton, we have enjoyed a very busy August and it is pleasing to read that the majority of the team rose to the occassion. I have discussed your review at our weekly meeting and each of our heads of department have points to act on from your Trip Advisor report. I...

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2 of 5 stars
trafford99
25 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We are sick of paying top prices and receiving poor standards, We arrived at the hotel early wanting to catch the air show. We were told we could not check in until 3.00 and that was to be expected on a very busy weekend. We found a very nice room ideally situated, BUT!!! the en-suite left something to be desired.... more

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3 of 5 stars
nuneaton
17 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Our room was large,comfortable and clean. However the bathroom was tired, the shower area especially. The hot breakfast buffet was not good, the food at best warm and at worst cold. And why shut the bar at 11pm on a Friday night in August? Ok, so the porter could get you drinks but then there is no atmosphere. Not a... more

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AndrewWoodland, general manager

Thank you for leaving a response after your recent stay , I am glad you found the bedroom to be clean and spacious. Regarding the bathroom we will be embarking on a refurbishment programme on the older bathrooms which will include repainting regrouting and replacing taps as required. The cocktail bar remains open as long as there are clients using...

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4 of 5 stars
norfolk
30 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I have just returned from bournemouth after a short stay at the carlton hotel. I want to put this review as i feel the hotel is given bad rep by some people on this site. The lovely ground floor and spectacular entrance and library set you up for what should be a wonderful stay. We checked into our room a... more

Management response from
AndrewWoodland, general manager

Thank you for your review of The Carlton I am pleased to read that most aspects of your stay were good, we have been trying very hard over the past few months to ensure that all the staff are well presented and want all our guests to leave with good memories of the hotel. I am sorry that one member...

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Address: East Overcliff, Bournemouth BH1 3DN, England
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