Top B&B chain books in ahead of Olympics
9:44am Wednesday 16th July 2008
Comments (20)AN UPMARKET bed and breakfast chain has branched out from the shoppers' paradise of West End London to the sandy shores of Weymouth.
The B+B Collection, which owns an award-winning guesthouse in the affluent London district of Belgravia, has opened a second property on Weymouth Esplanade.
Belgravia may offer easy access to a host of boutique stores of Mayfair and Knightsbridge, but the owners of B+B Weymouth are confident the Dorset resort has its own attractions and will prove just as popular with holiday-makers.
Sales and marketing director Sue Bertram said: "We had been looking for a property by the sea for a few years.
"When London won the 2012 Olympic Games and it was announced that Weymouth would host the sailing competition it was obvious that Weymouth would become the next 'hot spot' on the South Coast."
Managing director Penny Brown added: "This year we have seen an increase in domestic bookings compared to 2007 in our London property.
Responsibility "People's travel habits are changing and many are adopting a sense of responsibility to the environment by actively reducing their carbon footprint and taking holidays in the UK.
"The coast and hassle of delayed flights abroad versus a holiday in the UK, makes us optimistic for a busy first season in Weymouth."
The B+B team is promising an 'innovative and stylish' bed and breakfast experience with a 'boutique concept'.
The property on The Esplanade retains many of the features of the original Grade II listed building, but the interior has been transformed with a 'contemporary but sympathetic' design.
B+B Weymouth boasts 26 en suite bedrooms featuring Wi-Fi internet access and Freeview TV, a guest lounge and large breakfast room.
Mrs Bertram said: "The B+B Collection is the brainchild of a group of like-minded professional hoteliers who have rewritten the rules for a new style of bed and breakfast hotels for the 21st century.
"We have created a new brand that offers a quality, contemporary environment at affordable rates for the discerning business traveller and the cost-conscious tourist alike.
"Design, service, quality, comfort and character are all part of our philosophy."
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genghis, portland says...
12:03pm Wed 16 Jul 08
richardH, Dorchester says...
12:11pm Wed 16 Jul 08
Albo, Wyke Regis says...
1:08pm Wed 16 Jul 08
richardH wrote:... says the bloke from out-of-town.
more out of towners taking money out of Weymouth!!
Ask Archie, Weymouth says...
1:36pm Wed 16 Jul 08
more out of towners taking money out of Weymouth!!What a sad statement to make.I suspect they will be employing local people who no doubt will spend their wages in Weymouth.It's small minded comments like this that stop weymouth developing.RichardH are you a councillor by any chance?
jac, weymouth says...
3:01pm Wed 16 Jul 08
Ask Archie wrote:Ask Archie.. well said! how on earth can this be taking money out of Weymouth? It's giving those who wish to visit the area a reason to stay here, in a fresh, modern environment with good facilities. Have a look around.. there's nothing else like this in the town! it's great news. I have work colleagues who need to be in this area, but choose to stay in Poole where this standard of accomodation is widely available. The good news is, that now we will be using our expenses accounts in Weymouth businesses instead! How can that be bad????
more out of towners taking money out of Weymouth!!What a sad statement to make.I suspect they will be employing local people who no doubt will spend their wages in Weymouth.It's small minded comments like this that stop weymouth developing.RichardH are you a councillor by any chance?
Iona, Dorset says...
3:34pm Wed 16 Jul 08
richardH wrote:I am sure he really ment to say, more people investing in Weymouth.
more out of towners taking money out of Weymouth!!
It is the huge investment into the Irish republic that allowed to come from the back to pass most of Europe including UK, in terms of per capita income. With the plenty of investment in Weymouth, local income levels might rise to pass towns in the South East.
andena, PORTLAND says...
4:23pm Wed 16 Jul 08
sammy, weymouth says...
5:43pm Wed 16 Jul 08
DingDonG, Wilds of Wiltshire says...
5:48pm Wed 16 Jul 08
Can anyone enlighten me...Pier Bandstand, clock or statue? (Or their former names)
CoogarUK, Dorchester says...
6:34pm Wed 16 Jul 08
Tru Belle, purbeck says...
6:39pm Wed 16 Jul 08
Head Office - Postal Address----- South West Trains Friars Bridge Court 41-45 Blackfriars Road London SE1 8NZ. Head Office - Primary Phone Number, 08700 00 5151
Here we go again-- pester power works , believe me it really does!!!!
nige, dorchester says...
7:02pm Wed 16 Jul 08
Mind you, it is the best B&B in the northern Hemisphere
irisred, Weymouth says...
7:24pm Wed 16 Jul 08
I say good luck to them, its about time Weymouth had some decent accommodation.
Lets hope this leads the way for more modern establishments. If we're trying to improve Weymouth and move this town forward then this has to be a very positive step!
MIG, Poole says...
7:40pm Wed 16 Jul 08
Their Belgravia 'Branch' charges from £99 per night. and yes there is only two in the 'Collection' so far.
The word that amuses me is Contemporary - Contemporary to what period? maybe they are being grammatically correct and it has fireplaces in all rooms, with a toilet on each floor and baths by arrangement with the proprietor.
abpye, weymouth says...
9:24pm Wed 16 Jul 08
abpye, weymouth says...
9:26pm Wed 16 Jul 08
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techie, Weymouth says...
2:51am Thu 17 Jul 08
Affordable rates? £78 for a single room!!!! There are good B&Bs in Weymouth offering the same high standards
That's the wonder of the free market for you. Free local phone calls, free wi-fi, free bike hire, DVD library etc etc? Look at the photos! This is head and shoulders above what the competition is offering.
kmatt, Weymouth says...
9:08am Thu 17 Jul 08
jac, weymouth says...
11:45am Thu 17 Jul 08
kmatt wrote:Kmatt , i completely agree. I have to book rooms for visiting work colleagues, and to be honest, sometimes it's been embarassing. Chandlers is a fabulous little place, but yes.. usually booked up weeks in advance, so this new B+B is very welcome!
I have huge trouble booking for clients who dont want a place that looks like it was last refurbed in the 70's. With Chandlers always booked, I'm often left with no option but to book the heights and moonfleet (both well over priced). Just look at tripadvisor for results for weymouth hotels, not great. This can only be good for Weymouth surely, at least give them a chance.
FROM BELGRAVIA TO WEYMOUTH: B+B general manager Elizabeth Roszak with duty manager Kasia Miszewska
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dunketh, Portland says...
11:17am Wed 16 Jul 08
One hopes they're considerably cheaper than some B&Bs I've seen recently who seem to be charging a 'hotel-rate' whopping £50 a night.
Good luck to them though, more businesses in these tough times are definitely welcome.