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There's a wealth of choice in the southcoast town for event planners in search of something different. By Ben Bold
Cottonwood Boutique Hotel
For a quirky alternative to the conventional hotels Bournemouth has on offer, try the Quantum Hotel Group's newly refurbished seafront Cottonwood Boutique Hotel. Decked out in near-psychedelic pinks and fuchsia tones, balanced precariously with Edwardian design elements, it will undoubtedly polarise opinion. But its contemporary spaces should appeal to brands looking to hold small-scale events. Many of its 32 bedrooms boast 180-degree views of Poole Bay. For meetings, a 1960s-style library can accommodate 16 theatre-style and 14 boardroom-style, and The Gallery will seat up to 40 theatre-style. For those looking to host a larger event, adjacent sister hotel The Ocean View offers four events rooms, including the Viscount Room, which can host 200 theatre-style. Day delegate rates start at £22 per person.
www.quantumhotelgroup.com
The Crab at Bournemouth
The success of award-winning celebrity eaterie The Crab at Chievely inspired its owners to open a sister restaurant in Bournemouth. The premium seafood restaurant - situated directly across the road from the south coast's largest conference and events venue, Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) - can seat up to 80 and prides itself on a menu of seasonal, locally sourced seafood. The Crab will host corporate groups of up to 40. To hire die entire restaurant and feed 40 diners from the à la carte menu, will cost around £3,000, excluding alcoholic drinks. The restaurant adjoins the recently refurbished Park Central Hotel.
www.crabatbournemouth.com
The Haven
As its name suggests, the four-star Haven offers groups an escape from the grind of life. Recent investment...