The Hermitage Hotel is a grand historical hotel situated opposite Bournemouth's pier, beach and conference centre, just 120 meters from the town centre. The 74 guestrooms have traditional style decor with light oak furnishings. All guestrooms have direct dial phones, coffee and tea making facilities, wireless Internet, satellite television and bathrooms with hair dryers and toiletries. In the Hardy Suite Restaurant traditional English cuisine is served in an elegant restaurant with oak panelling, crystal chandeliers and sumptuously patterned fabrics. Before or after dinner guests can relax with a drink and a newspaper in the bar or lounge, or take advantage of 24 hour room service. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available for those wishing to check their schedules or look up local information. Free parking is available, and for business clients, the hotel has extensive meeting, conference and banqueting facilities. A range of practical services such as dry cleaning, laundry and safe deposit box service are on offer at the 24 hour front desk, and parents will appreciate the babysitting service. Bournemouth's award winning beach is just 50 meters away, and the attractions of the sea front and town centre can be found within 120 meters. Bournemouth International Airport is approximately six miles and a ten minute drive from the hotel. The best way to reach the hotel is by taxi, which will cost approximately £8. Yellow coach also operates a bus service from the airport to the Bournemouth Travel Interchange.