The Britannia Bournemouth Hotel (formerly known as the New Ambassador Hotel) is situated on the East Cliff, close to the East Cliff and the zig-zag path or lift to the beach below. The town centre with its shops, restaurants and bars is a short walk away. All of the bedrooms were refurbished in 2006, with direct dial telephone, Satellite TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is restaurant serving hot and cold buffet and a lounge and bar with wireless internet access and sports channels. The leisure centre is also undergoing a complete refurbishment and the latest opening date is indicated as 'early 2007'.