Hotel The Cumberland

Hotel description The Cumberland

Built in 1927 and refurbished in 2007, this family-friendly beach hotel has been transformed into one of the most opulent designer hotels on the UK's south coast and resembles one of Miami's great Ocean Drive Art Deco hotels. The decadent splendour of the 1930's combined with today's urban chic has been carefully woven into this hotel that overlooks golden sandy beaches. This charming establishment is ideal for business travellers and holidaymakers alike. It comprises a total of 106 rooms, and facilities on offer to guests include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a cloakroom, lift access, a bar, a restaurant and conference facilities. For an additional fee, guests may also take advantage of the Internet access and room and laundry services. There is parking available for those arriving by car.

Room description

With its unique location, all rooms have a TV, hairdryer and hot drinks refreshment tray. The rooms all come with a private en suite bathroom with a shower/bathtub as well as a direct dial telephone, a radio, Internet access, an ironing set, a double bed, heating and a safe.

Sport activities description

The hotel features a total of 2 swimming pools, one indoor and one outdoor. There are also sun loungers and guests may relax in the sauna or the solarium. Sport enthusiasts may enjoy a game of table tennis or squash, or a work-out in the gym (all for an additional fee). The nearest golf course is a 10-minute drive away.

Meal service description

Guests may select their breakfast from a continental buffet. The midday meal is available from a set menu and the evening meal may be enjoyed à la carte.

Hotel location description The Cumberland

Situated on the south coast of England with extensive road, rail and air links and one of the UK's warmest climates, this town truly is a dream location. The hotel is right in the heart of it all, set on the East Cliff of Bournemouth and offering magnificent views. The town centre is a 10-minute walk away, where guests will find bars, clubs, public transport, shops and the beach. Bournemouth Airport is 10 km away, and it is 149 km to Heathrow Airport.

Payment methods description

MasterCard and VISA are accepted at this hotel.

How to get there

The hotel can be found by following the signs to Southampton from the M3 and continuing west on the M27. From the M3/M27 follow the signs for Bournemouth and the A338. From the A338 St Paul's roundabout, take Holdenhurst Road, and then take the 2nd exit off the Lansdowne roundabout onto Meyrick Road. Go straight over the roundabout, and take the 2nd left onto East Overcliff Drive. The hotel is on the right hand side.

Description The Cumberland

• » Year of construction: 1927
• » Suites: 1
• » Single rooms: 11
• » Number of floors (main building): 4
• » Last renovated: 2007
• » Junior Suites: 28
• » Total number of rooms: 105
• » Double / twin rooms: 94

Hotel type

• » Beach hotel
• » Charming hotel
• » Resort
• » Family friendly hotel
• » Business hotel
• » Conference hotel

Methods of payment

• » Visa
• » MasterCard

Room facilities (Standard room)

• » Radio (*)
• » Lounge
• » Balcony
• » Shower
• » Terrace
• » TV
• » Hairdryer
• » Bathroom
• » Individual heating
• » Bath
• » Central heating
• » Safe
• » Tea / Coffee
• » Internet access (*)
• » Direct dial telephone (*)
• » Carpeted
• » Iron and board
• » Double bed

Facilities

• » Safe
• » Sun loungers
• » Medical Service (*)
• » Room service (*)
• » Wheelchair accessible
• » Cloakroom
• » Laundry service (*)
• » 24h. Reception
• » Public Internet (*)
• » 24h check-in
• » Lift-s
• » Mobile phone network (*)
• » High chairs
• » Restaurant - non-smoking area
• » Sauna
• » Heated pool
• » Indoor pool
• » Number of pools
• » Outdoor pool
• » Sunbathing Terrace
• » Car park
• » Gym (*)
• » Bar-s
• » Dining room
• » Breakfast room
• » Conference room
• » Reception area

Restaurant

• » Breakfast buffet
• » Special diets
• » Continental breakfast
• » Breakfast
• » Half board
• » Lunch menu choice
• » Bed and breakfast
• » Dinner à la carte

Activities

• » Squash (*)
• » Table Tennis (*)
• » Gymnastics (*)

Distances (in meters)

• » SOU Airport - Southampton: 54km
• » BRS Airport - Bristol: 132km
• » EXT Airport - Exeter: 130km
• » LHR Airport - London - Heathrow Airport: 149km
• » BOH Airport - Bournemouth: 10km
• » LGW Airport - London - Gatwick Airport: 180km