The Royal Bath Hotel & Spa has teamed up with the neighbouring Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum to offer guests 10 percent off the price of admission.
According to organisers, the collaboration highlights the shared legacy of two of Bournemouth’s most iconic landmarks.
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The Royal Bath Hotel, which has overlooked Bournemouth’s East Cliff since 1876, was once owned by Sir Merton Russell Cotes, who then also became the Mayor of Bournemouth.
The museum details how Sir Merton transformed the hotel into one of Europe’s premier destinations, attracting guests such as King Edward VII, the King and Queen of Sweden, and Oscar Wilde.
In 1901, Sir Merton built a grand villa next to the hotel as a birthday gift for his wife, Annie, filled with art and curiosities from their travels.
The house later became the Russell-Cotes Museum.
Jane Heath, head of sales at Elite Venue Selection, said: “We’re thrilled to be working alongside the Russell-Cotes Museum to offer our guests an even closer connection to the area’s rich history.
“Located just moments from the museum, the Royal Bath Hotel is the perfect base from which to explore what the area has to offer.
“We look forward to continuing our partnership for years to come, with several exciting events already in the pipeline.”
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Ruaidhri O’Mahony, visitor services team leader at Russell-Cotes Museum, said: “It’s been fantastic to collaborate with the Royal Bath Hotel and to share our collection with audiences who may not have visited us before.
“Here at Russell-Cotes, we’re often opening new exhibitions for our visitors to enjoy, including our highly anticipated Flower Fairies exhibition opening at the end of March, making us a must-visit destination even for returning guests.
“We’ve seen a really positive uptake of the discount since we launched back in December, and we can’t wait to welcome even more of the Royal Bath’s guests through our doors.”
Now part of Elite Venue Selection, the Royal Bath Hotel confirms it continues to offer a blend of historic charm and modern comfort, with sea views, landscaped gardens and easy access to the pier and town centre.
The Russell-Cotes Museum remains one of Bournemouth’s standout attractions, known for its eclectic collections and frequent exhibitions. Currently, the museum is running its ‘Flower Fairies: Enchantment by the Sea’ exhibition, which celebrates the timeless artistry of Cicely Mary Barker’s paintings.
This particular exhibition is set to run until October 2026.
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