Russel Court Hotel Bournemouth Central

2.0 star property
Bournemouth's vibrant city center awaits just steps from this welcoming hotel where multilingual staff help travelers make the most of their stay

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Russell Court Hotel in central Bournemouth offers practical amenities: dry cleaning, a comfortable bar, and a business center. Guests enjoy breakfast at the hotel restaurant, in-room WiFi, and a short walk to Bournemouth Beach and the International Centre.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Quad Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Family Room For 4(2A+2C)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Skate Bournemouth - Double Room+ Welcome Mulled Wine, Afternoon Tea

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Sea View Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Sea View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Quad Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Triple Room

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Bournemouth City Centre, a neighbourhood in Bournemouth, Russel Court Hotel Bournemouth Central is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Poole Harbour and Sandbanks Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bournemouth Beach and New Forest National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Vitality Stadium or Poole Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Bournemouth travel guide
Map
Bath Road, 19, Bournemouth, ENG, BH1 2EP

What's nearby

  • A landscaped garden with various plants and rocks, a red brick building, and a clear blue sky with clouds.
    Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A park with a water channel, benches, and people walking.
    Bournemouth Lower Gardens
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A row of beach huts along a seaside promenade with a cyclist in the distance.
    Bournemouth Beach
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A building with a blue awning and the 'BIC' logo.
    Bournemouth International Centre
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A pier with a restaurant named "JACKTAILS AT" and a beach with people walking and children playing.
    Bournemouth Pier
    7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth Station
    17 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Beirut Lounge
    8 min walk
  • Levant
    8 min walk
  • The Mary Shelley (Wetherspoon)
    6 min walk
  • Harry Ramsden's
    4 min walk
  • wagamama
    5 min walk

About this property

Russel Court Hotel Bournemouth Central

  • Hotel near Bournemouth Beach
  • Close to Bournemouth International Centre, Russel Court Hotel Bournemouth Central provides amenities such as a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All 60 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
    • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
    • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 7.50 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
No visitors or unregistered guests are allowed in guestrooms.
The listed parking fee applies to minibusses. The parking fee for 7-seater vans is GBP 20 per day and GBP 12 per day for small cars.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 7.5 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Parking hours are 3:30 PM-10 AM.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Frequently asked questions

Is Russel Court Hotel Bournemouth Central pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Russel Court Hotel Bournemouth Central?

Self-parking is available for GBP 7.5 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Russel Court Hotel Bournemouth Central?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Russel Court Hotel Bournemouth Central?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Russel Court Hotel Bournemouth Central located?

Located in Bournemouth City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum and Bournemouth Beach. Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre and Bournemouth Lower Gardens are also within 5 minutes. Bournemouth Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Russel Court Hotel Bournemouth Central Reviews

5.4

5.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

5.8

Staff & service

5.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 647 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 647 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 647 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 647 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 203 out of 647 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They didn’t have room for us, we slept in the street, we took a shower on the road and they didn’t nothing and we tried to contact with u but u (Expedia) didn’t nothing too I am seeking reimbursement of my reservation in full, together with compensation for all expenses I incurred as a direct consequence of the hotel’s failure to provide the accommodation that had been confirmed and paid for. This includes, but is not limited to: * Full refund of the reservation price; * Transportation costs incurred while attempting to find alternative accommodation; * Additional food and drink expenses; * Medical and medication expenses resulting from the physical consequences of the incident; * Any other reasonable expenses directly caused by the hotel’s failure to honour the booking and failure to provide suitable alternative accommodation. Furthermore, I seek compensation for the significant distress, inconvenience, anxiety, humiliation, and psychological trauma suffered as a result of being left without accommodation during the night, despite holding a confirmed reservation. My claim is supported by the following legal principles and legislation applicable in England and Wales: 1. Consumer Rights Act 2015 Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, services must be provided with reasonable care and skill. Failing to honour a confirmed reservation and failing to provide an appropriate solution or alternative accommodation constitutes a breach of this statutory duty. I WANT MY REFUND
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Neringa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad experience, we did not get a room at the hotel, they did not refund the money, it is impossible to contact the hotel. They take money from people and do not have any free rooms, the worst experience with you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Musa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Seth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t even get to stay here. They were over booked and I didn’t find out until I walked through the door to check in, so I was left without a place to stay. Had to sleep in my friend’s bed and breakfast. I have still not heard about my refund and it is now the 27th of May.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Ferenc Csaba

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No good nothing!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Saida

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bassically we got there and they told to us and to about a 50 more people that they don’t have rooms and they couldn’t do anything, there was families with babies, old people… sleeping on the cars and on the floor without any help or compasion from any of the staff, misserable a shameless.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for centre and family room was great. Bathroom a little dated but all clean and fine for what we needed. Staff were lovely and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne-Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff were very helpful as was a problem with the tv (for the kids) staff member came to room and sorted it all out for us. Very close to beach and local town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

David M

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first room we were offer smelt of someone smoking ganja inside. We changed to another room, this had no smell and was basic. During the course of the evening, on about 3 occasions people tried the door to the room between say 02:45 - 03:20. There was lots of work going on in the building and I guess they are trying to improve the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

JACQUELINE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in need of a renovation, bathroom tiles off, toilet leaking. Our room was not serviced. There were no other facilities, food, drinks etc. The only positive thing was that the kind young man on reception went to a local shop for ice for our champagne.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location close to the shops and the beach. Room was generally clean apart from a stain on the carpet and lipstick on the bathroom door
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Hoi Yan Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ermmmm...

There were no staff during check-in hours and I had to wait for a while until someone showed up. The door of the room was easily jammed. I was once stuck in the bathroom and had to ask my friend to push the door from the other side to rescue me. The sink was clogged too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an old hotel currently under refurbishment. Friendly staff are doing what they can to be helpful in a run down hotel. I would only revisit when it has been fully refurbished, which will take a while. The new owner was welcoming and enthusiastic about the job ahead of him. Very run down but beds clean and tea in the room. You get what you pay for, and it was very cheap. I wouldn't recommend the hotel unless you are watching your pennies. Good luck to the refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst hotel ever

This is the worst place I’ve ever stayed in! The pictures on the website are nothing like what we experienced. It did not even feel safe to leave our belongings in the room when we went out or overnight. Please do not advertise this hotel on hotel.com it’s horrendous
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Everything was fine manager and staff were nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Faheem

Liked: Staff & service
Onsite parking by the seafront, great value, close to amenities. Room was clean and large, hallways and corridors were messy leading to the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rhianna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay,staff made me feel welcome and I’d happily return.Room very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Mpho

Staff was very kind and helpful, always available when needed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Ashot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff is good. But the room faced the rubbish and dirty roofs (not at all like pictures) smoked under the windows, which is not at all acceptable to stay there with the children
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget friendly quality accommodation

Perfectly adequate spacious accommodation in an ideal spot very close to Bournemouth Beach. Friendly staff. £7.50 charge for parking per 24hrs. Very budget friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness
We were told on arrival there were problems with our room but the hotel was full. No hot water. Room very hot with radiator on? Window would not open so no ventilation. There was a fan but it just circulated the hot air. No plugs in sink or bath. No TV been removed. Asked for glasses which staff got for us. Asked for an extra pillow twice never arrived. The receptionist offered to move us on our second day but we decided not to move. Great location but tired and dated. Staff pleasant and tried to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

bitu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the view and the distance from the hotel to the beach. It was very convenient. The beds were comfy and the staff were very friendly and helpful as well. Overall we really enjoyed our trip and it was a pleasure booking this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in an excellent location, 4-5 minutes from the beach and was the best priced hotel for a family on a very tight budget. The hotel has parking and there was plenty of space making arrival a stress free experience and it was even better to find out from the friendly reception staff, that if we were to pay for the parking using the code inside the hotel then the parking would be even cheaper than we thought. The hotel was definitely in need of renovation and a deep clean of the shared areas and hallways but this was made very clear in emails prior to our stay and we were happy with taking that as a small con against all the pros. Our room itself was lovely and clean and they provided everything we needed. We were delighted to see they had provided two fans for our quite hot third floor room as I've previously had an experience with a hotel very close by that was higher star and did not even provide that. There is a pool table free of charge near reception that the children enjoyed whilst waited for clouds to disappear and the staff were happy to provide as many tea, coffee and milks as we needed and we're big tea drinkers! Over all Russel Courts was a lovely hotel and for those who are on a tight budget and would love to give their children a seaside experience during the very experience school holidays, this is a great hotel. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

KASHFI

Lift was supper small. It said baby cot is available but it was not. Others is okay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025