The superb Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel (pictured) is a modern & friendly spa hotel in central Bournemouth. It is a short walk to the town’s renowned sandy beaches, is close to the town centre and less than 2 miles to the train and coach interchange. It has 83 bedrooms with WiFi access and each have light interiors and wonderfully comfortable beds. They’re all designed to provide you with a great night’s sleep, whichever type of room you choose. The hotel also has a luxurious spa which is available for use for a small additional charge.

There is disabled access throughout the hotel. This includes:

• A ground floor reception, bar, restaurant and playing venue with level access.

• A disabled toilet next to the ground floor Merlot Suite (the playing venue).

• Ground floor bedrooms.

• Lift access to the bedrooms on the other floors which are disable friendly.

• 2 car parking spaces for disabled users (first come first served, blue badge required).

Rates for the Classic double/twin rooms on a bed & breakfast basis with free overnight parking have been agreed with the hotel as follows (please book early as there is a limited number of rooms):

• Two nights (check in 2/4/27, check out 4/4/27), single occupancy £206

• Two nights (check in 2/4/27, check out 4/4/27), double occupancy £220

• Three nights (check in 2/4/27, check out 5/4/27), single occupancy £289

• Three nights (check in 2/4/27, check out 5/4/27), double occupancy £310

Please note that the hotel operates as a cashless business i.e. no cash will be accepted.

If you are driving, please also see the Travel and Parking information.

To book rooms at the above rates please call 01202 751000 quoting the Chess Congress on the 2^nd to 4^th April 2027. The hotel has advised that its reservations team will take a credit card to guarantee the room, this will be charged 48 hours prior to arrival. Please confirm the hotel rate, payment arrangements and free parking when booking. The Dorset County Chess Association takes no responsibility for the booking of rooms which is a separate contract between you and the hotel.