Shows, concerts & conferences
A boutique hotel just up the road from the BIC
Got tickets for a show, concert or conference at the Bournemouth International Centre? The Chocolate Box Hotel is around a 5-minute walk from the BIC — a family-run boutique hotel with a 9.6 guest rating, free on-site parking and breakfast at Gio's Café downstairs. Book direct for the best price.
Around 5 minutes on foot
We're on Westcliff Road, just up the hill from the BIC's Exeter Road entrance. Stroll back after the encore while everyone else is still queuing for the car park.
Free on-site parking
Leave the car with us (limited spaces) and walk to the venue — no event-night parking stress and no meter to watch.
Self check-in
Arrive when it suits you. Late finish at the show? Your room is minutes away and getting in is simple.
Breakfast at Gio's Café
Full English breakfast served daily 8:00am–11:00am, with freshly baked pastries and barista coffee — the perfect morning after.
Event nights sell out fast
When there's a big show at the BIC, our rooms go quickly. Book direct for the best price, free parking and a real person on the phone.
See what's on at the BICCommon questions from BIC visitors
How far is The Chocolate Box Hotel from the Bournemouth International Centre?⌄
We're just up the road — around a 5-minute walk from the BIC's main entrance on Exeter Road. Close enough to pop back to your room before the show, far enough to escape the crowds afterwards.
Is there parking if I'm driving to a BIC event?⌄
Yes. We have free on-site parking for guests (limited spaces), so you can leave the car with us and walk to the BIC — no need to queue for the venue car parks after the show.
What if the show finishes late?⌄
No problem. We offer self check-in, so arriving back late is never an issue — and your room is only minutes away on foot.
Is breakfast included the morning after?⌄
Gio's Café Patisserie & Restaurant is right downstairs, serving a full English breakfast daily from 8:00am to 11:00am, plus freshly baked pastries and barista coffee.
Do you get busy on BIC event nights?⌄
Yes — concert and conference nights sell out quickly, so we always recommend booking direct and early as soon as you have your event tickets.