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WORST RATED Hotel - The Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth

Walk With Me Tim
Walk With Me Tim
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πŸ‘οΈ 601K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 27:30

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Editorial Summary

The creator explores the Royal Bath Hotel in Bournemouth, a property noted for its grand architecture and poor online ratings. Upon arrival, the creator notes the impressive seafront location and the high cost of local parking. After a somewhat confusing check-in process where they suspect they received a room upgrade, the creator inspects a basement room featuring a large round bed. While the room includes grand furniture, the creator discovers significant cleanliness issues, including stains and what appears to be bodily fluids on the pillowcases. The bathroom is described as having a moldy smell and visible grime. The creator then tours the extensive hotel grounds, including the King's Hall, various function rooms, and the leisure center. While the hotel features opulent, historic decor that evokes a sense of grandeur, the creator observes that many areas appear shabby, dated, and in need of maintenance. The tour concludes with a view of the hotel gardens and the nearby beach, with the creator noting that while the building is beautiful, it has lost its former prestige and requires significant care.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Britannia
Burnt to a Crisp
All-time creator consensus for Britannia
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

i can smell damp quite a lot but just looking at the bed from this side yeah looks a little bit ropey

that's someone else's uh b-l-o-o-d i can't say that word on youtube anymore but look that's gross

the bathroom on the face of it was okay yes it smells some mold there's a bit of mold in there as well

it does badly need some tlc very shabby around the edges

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Avoid staying at this hotel due to poor cleanliness and maintenance issues.
βœ“If you must stay, check the room thoroughly before accepting it.
βœ“Consider alternative hotels in Bournemouth with better reviews.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Room might not have windows as booked β€” Check with reception upon arrival; you might get an upgrade.
Bed might move apart during the night β€” Be cautious when sleeping; the bed has wheels and can prise apart.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs The Royal Bath Hotel as bad as some people say?
QWhat are the specific issues with the hotel's rooms and facilities?

Topics Covered

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Bournemouth4 Sad Bacon
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