Drake Hotel Plymouth

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.7

Property highlights

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About this property

A 2-minute walk from Plymouth Hoe Promenade, the family-run Drake offers guest accommodations 5 minutes' drive from the ferry terminal. Dating back to the 1830s, it offers free on-site parking (first come first serve basis but reserved spaces for disabled users may be possible) and WiFi. Accessed by stairs only, each guest room at The Drake has a flat-screen TV, wardrobe and tea and coffee facilities. All have an en suite shower room with toiletries provided. The city center, the Theater Royal and the Plymouth Barbican are within 5 minutes' walk of the Drake. The bus and railway stations are also nearby. A variety of cafes offering breakfast are a 5 minute walk away from the guest house. The Drake is close to Devon’s border with Cornwall, with the town of Saltash less than 7 miles away. Dartmoor National Park is a 20-minute drive from Plymouth.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

  • Located in the best-rated area in Plymouth, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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1 twin bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Shannon
United States United States
“Great breakfast, Great location. Great deal for a late reservation. Parking was convenirnt.”
Jan
United States United States
“Welcoming spirit, delicious full breakfast options, and extra care when one of us wasn’t feeling well”
Ollywood88
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfy large room after travelling down from Birmingham. Breakfast was nice and we got free parking which was great”
Elery
United States United States
“The location was excellent. Walking to everything! Breakfast could be ordered the night before and cooked fresh when we came down”
Cathy
New Zealand New Zealand
“The room was really good and the location was great. Breakfast was really good. The staff were really good. The receptionist was so welcoming and very helpful. Parking was a bit difficult but the staff tried their best to make sure it worked,...”
Helen
United States United States
“Good location for exploring the city, nice breakfast included.”
Harley
Israel Israel
“This is a small and friendly hotel in an excellent location in Plymouth. The room was comfortable and clean. It was large enough to be comfortable but not so large to be luxurious. The breakfast was very good and the staff extremely...”
Tyler
United States United States
“Amazing staff!! The lady at the front desk helped us get into a restaurant that didn’t seem to be taking any more reservations. They were all so friendly and helpful - 5 stars all around. Location is great and we walked everywhere. The bathroom...”
Jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very convenient for the centre of Plymouth, the Hoe and Barbican. Comfortable room and good shower. Plenty of choice at breakfast. Very friendly staff.”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everyone so nice spotlessly clean can’t fault anything will definitely stay again”

Hotel area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please contact the hotel directly for early check-in requests or late departures.

Free on-site parking is available on a first come first serve basis.

Early parking access may be possible (please confirm with the hotel directly). For large vehicles including vans, please inform reception prior to arrival.

Please note the hotel does not have a elevator. For guests with mobility impairments, please mention upon booking so a lower room can be allocated where possible.

Special requests can be made through the booking.com inbox, or by contacting the hotel directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Please inform Drake Hotel Plymouth of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.