Drake Hotel Plymouth

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.7

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

Property highlights

  • 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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Jacqueline
United States United States
“Loved this hotel! Our room was very large, with a King bed that was comfortable as were the pillows! The chairs and table were nice to relax in after a day of sightseeing. The breakfast was wonderful as well.”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfasts were cooked to order and lovely. The staff were helpful and charming. I found the parking ok despite it being limited. Cleaned every day”
William
United States United States
“The breakfast was outstanding, both in breadth of choice as well as quality of product. Gluten free options were available upon request.”
Shalaka
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was clean and tick all boxes for comfortable stay”
Anna-marie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The manageress of this hotel goes above and beyond to help. She is so friendly welcoming and couldn’t do enough to help us.”
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,...”

Hotel area info

Amenities of Drake Hotel Plymouth

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

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

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
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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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.

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