The Orchid Hotel













Set in wooded tranquility on the East Cliff, the Orchid was billed as the first boutique hotel in Bournemouth when it opened its doors in 2004. Now the vibe is very much oasis of calm, which means attractive dark matt walls in the newly refurbished communal areas, pillows with terms of endearment stitched onto them and an immaculate terrace at the rear for drinking and dining. There’s a breakfast buffet on offer too – and even a Michelin-starred chef in the hotel’s No.34 restaurant.