My partner and I spent two nights last weekend at the Queen's hotel in Bournemouth. It was a treat for her birthday. It was mainly disappointing. Staff seemed friendly, although some were difficult to understand. The carpark had spaces although payment would have been expected if I hadn't had a blue badge. No mention of this beforehand. A £50 per night key deposit was taken from my bank account. 7 nights- £350. Really!!!
Our room (twin superior) was a good size, the bathroom newly refitted. Beds comfortable. Furniture old and well worn. Air con was on when we arrived but there was no control or instructions, I did manage to switch it off after a while. No hotel information in the room. The £15 breakfast was good. The swimming pool etc is small. My main complaint however was on the Saturday night at about 9.30, my partner and I had just gone to bed and were watching a film when one of the staff let himself into our room to tell us to turn the volume down. We were both startled and angered by this. We did make a complaint to the manager, stating this was 9.30 not 11.30 and why did we not receive a call on the room phone. We could have both been naked when he let himself in. Also in the advertising blurb it is stated that the rooms are soundproofed. The manager said he would look into our complaint, but so far no response from him. Is this a common occurrence?