Best Hotels in Plymouth
Plymouth sits between the Sound and the moors, and a hotel near the water feels very different from one near the station. Here is how to decide which side of the city suits your evening.
Start with the waterfront
Plymouth Hoe looks out over the Sound and is the natural place to begin if you want open views and a calm evening. Hotels around the Hoe tend to be a short walk from the seafront and the streets behind it, which makes for an easy arrival and a pleasant stroll afterwards. Once the shops have shut, this side of the city is noticeably quieter than the centre.
Plymouth Hoe looks out over the Sound and is the natural place to begin if you want open views and a calm evening.
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The Barbican for atmosphere
The Barbican is the old harbour quarter, with narrow cobbled streets and a working quayside. Staying close by suits a relaxed evening on foot, though cobbles and slopes are awkward in heels and some lanes fill up at weekends. Ask the hotel how near its entrance is to a road where a car can pull up.
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Near the station for a simple journey
Plymouth station lies on the northern side of the centre, a fair walk from the Hoe and the harbour. A hotel close to it is practical when a guest is coming by train and wants nothing complicated, although the surroundings are more functional than scenic. Expect a short taxi ride to the waterfront in the evening.
Plymouth station lies on the northern side of the centre, a fair walk from the Hoe and the harbour.
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What to look for in the building
The postcode matters less than the building itself. Look for a reception you can pass through without a queue, lifts that open away from the front desk, and corridors that are quiet at night. Read the arrival instructions before you travel and ask whether guests can use a side or rear door. A hotel that answers these questions plainly usually takes its guests' privacy seriously.
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Booking and arriving
Book in the name that matches your photo ID, since many hotels ask to see it at check in, and keep confirmation emails in a private inbox. Check the check in window so you are not left waiting in the lobby. If you are meeting someone, agree the time and place beforehand and arrive separately if you would rather not be seen together at reception. A reminder that TheDirectory is a site for grown ups: it is built for adults and is not meant for anyone under 18.
Book in the name that matches your photo ID, since many hotels ask to see it at check in, and keep confirmation emails in a private inbox.
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Plymouth areas to compare
- Plymouth HoeOpen views over the Sound
- The BarbicanCobbled harbour quarter
- Plymouth stationPractical for rail arrivals
Frequently asked questions
The streets around the Hoe are generally calmer after dark than the Barbican at a weekend. Work out the walking route from your hotel before you commit to a booking.
The station is on the edge of the centre, so most waterfront hotels need a taxi or a longer walk. Allow extra time for that, especially if you are carrying luggage.
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