Norfolk Royale Hotel, Bournemouth

History

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 the first choice for the Duke & Duchesses’ Summer retreat. The only record of the Duke & 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 has played in English life over the years, the Stewarts Hotel changed its name to The Norfolk Royale Hotel in 1910.

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.

Food & beverage

The art-deco style Echoes Restaurant provides a light, airy conservatory-style venue for breakfast and lunch that is transformed by candlelight at night for dinner.

For Breakfast, choose between a light Continental selection or indulge in the traditional full English breakfast. For dinner, make your choice from the Table d'hôte menu, offering a variety of dishes at affordable prices or treat yourself with a selection from the restaurant's A la Carte Menu.

For those looking for a less formal setting, choose from the extensive Lounge Menu and enjoy your selection in the comfort of the Lounge and Bar. The bar is fully stocked and provides a relaxing environment where you can enjoy a quiet drink or have drinks delivered to your room. The Echoes Restaurant is open to the public throughout the year. Walk-in service is available in the restaurant (please pre-book). Packed lunches available (advance notice required).

Grounds & Gardens

The garden can be used for drinks or food from the Hotel and is suitable for children with seating and a BBQ area.

Other facilities

24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, facilities for disabled guests, sauna, jacuzzi, 19-meter indoor swimming pool, fully equipped gym, room service, laundry, dry cleaning, shoeshine and fax/photocopying service. The Orchid Room offers beauty, holistic and clinical therapy treatments (please pre-book).