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Summary of reviewsHotel Penzance is a highly recommended hotel with exceptional staff and a perfect location. The hotel is conveniently located near the train station and the beach with stunning views of the sea and St. Michael's Mount. While the breakfast received mixed feedback, the food in the restaurant was delicious and of high-quality. The rooms were clean, comfortable and nicely decorated with some offering lovely seaside views. The hotel's outdoor pool was a highlight for many guests and the staff went above and beyond to ensure guests had a comfortable and enjoyable stay. While some guests felt that the hotel's facilities and services were more 3-star than 4-star, the majority of guests had an exceptional experience and highly recommend Hotel Penzance. Show more
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Historic Hotel
Located in the historic town of Penzance, this hotel likely has connections to the town's maritime and commercial past. While specific historical details are limited in the provided data, its location suggests a link to the area's rich heritage.
Romantic Hotel
Hotel Penzance provides stylish accommodation with stunning views of Mount's Bay. Its elegant design and central location make it a sophisticated choice for a romantic getaway.
Hotel with Swimming Pool
This 4-star townhouse hotel offers an open-air swimming pool with views of Penzance harbor and St Michael's Mount. It also features award-winning cuisine and boutique bedrooms.
Heated Pool Outdoor Pool
Accessible Hotel
This hotel offers comprehensive accessibility, including wheelchair-accessible bedrooms with level floors and roll-in showers, free-standing shower chairs, and adjustable furniture. It provides a wheelchair/scooter charging point, 24-hour guest assistance, and an accessible food and beverage outlet with table service and dietary options. The main entrance has automatic doors, a disabled drop-off point, and accessible parking spaces close to the entrance. Ground floor accessible rooms feature wide entry doors, horizontal grab rails, ample transfer space, large print emergency procedures, and controllable lighting.
Hotel with EV Charging Stations
This hotel offers EV charging stations for guests. It is an elegant townhouse hotel with outstanding seascape views, providing a blend of comfort and convenience for EV owners.
4-Star Hotel
This Victorian hotel features modern European cuisine at The Bay Restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden view. It also provides a seasonal outdoor pool, complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Hotel with Outdoor Pool
This hotel features an outdoor swimming pool for its guests.
Boutique-style Hotel
Business Hotel
Hotel with Parking
EV charging stations
Hotel with Heated Pool
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Guest Reviews
7.9
Good
Location
Hotel Penzance boasts a perfect location that guests raved about in their reviews. Situated conveniently close to the train station and next to the beach, it is ideal for travellers arriving by train. The hill leading up to the hotel may be a bit steep for some, but the stunning views from the windows and the restaurant are worth the climb. Guests were thrilled with the exceptional views of the sea and St. Michael's Mount that some of the rooms offer. The hotel is within walking distance of the town centre, where visitors can enjoy sightseeing and local attractions. Overall, the location of Hotel Penzance is excellent and guests loved its convenient accessibility to the train and bus stations, wharf and other amenities.
Breakfast
Guests at Hotel Penzance have left mixed feedback regarding the breakfast options. Some guests found the breakfast to be amazing, wonderful, high standard and excellent with a good choice of well-prepared food in the restaurant for breakfast and dinner. The buffet breakfast, which was not included in the price, was lovely and charged as a continental meal with a good choice of options such as eggs Florentine that were perfectly cooked. However, other guests found the breakfast to be poor with overpriced and limited options, resulting in additional charges for breakfast. Many guests found it confusing, cold and below average with some describing it as a dried-out croissant in a bowl with no toast or tea spoons provided. Some guests found it difficult to choose healthy options, while others believed that breakfast should be included in the price. Despite mixed feedback, many guests enjoyed the food in the restaurant, which was delicious, presented well, of high-quality and superb for both evening meals and breakfast.
Dinner
Hotel Penzance offers a nice restaurant with a reasonable wine selection to its guests. While some reviews describe the food as average and not meeting 4-star standards, others rave about the excellent and high-quality dishes that are well presented. Guests enjoyed the flexibility of being able to book dinner reservations, but some found the dinner options limited to only 2 or 3 courses. A few negative reviews mentioned poor service or dishes that weren't fit for consumption, but overall, many guests enjoyed superb evening meals and breakfasts during their stay. While some found the prices to be a bit high for the quality of food received, most reviews were positive and guests enjoyed the service and good standard of food offered at Hotel Penzance's restaurant.
Rooms
Hotel Penzance offers a variety of rooms with mixed feedback from guests. However, a majority of the reviews applaud the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. Guests have commended the spacious, bright and beautifully appointed rooms. Many guests appreciate the lovely seaside views from their rooms. The hotel lobby and rooms are nicely decorated, except for some outdated wallpapers here and there. Some guests complain about small rooms, uncomfortable beds and insufficient ventilation. However, the small rooms are well-appointed and fitted with comfortable furniture. Some guests rave about the immaculate bathrooms, except for a blocked sink and a scolding shower reported by a few guests. Some rooms have questionable wall painting skills and others have old decors. Some guests enjoyed ample hanging space and extras like couches, magazines and sea views. Although some guests reported that the rooms were not like the pictures, the rooms met their needs for a clean and comfortable stay.
Beds
Hotel Penzance promises a delightful and comfortable stay in Cornwall and the guest reviews suggest that the hotel lives up to its promise. The Beds in the hotel received great reviews from guests who found them very comfortable and amazing, describing the mattresses as being on the firm side but still soft and comfortable. Some guests were pleasantly surprised to find that their single bed was larger than expected. While a few guests reported some discomfort due to lumpy or hard mattresses and cushions, most guests found the beds to be comfortable overall. The rooms were nicely furnished and the comfortable beds were a highlight of the experience. However, guests should know that some rooms may not have blackout blinds, so those sensitive to light may want to bring a sleep mask. Overall, guests enjoyed a comfortable sleep in Hotel Penzance's beds.
Cleanliness
The Hotel Penzance is a lovely hotel that guests love for its clean and comfortable rooms. Many guests mention that their rooms are spotlessly clean and cleaned every day with excellent clean facilities. The hotel itself is also very clean and well-kept with guests noting that everything is clean and cleaned to perfection. The staff are kind and helpful and the hotel boasts a nicely kept garden with good views.
However, some guests have noted that certain areas of the hotel need more attention, such as some tired-looking areas, a swimming pool that is not very clean and a bathroom with a dirty shower. Some guests have also observed some negative details, such as a dust cover over a smoke alarm, a strong musty stale smell in a room on arrival and an unkempt garden with dumped broken old furniture and discarded garden tools.
Overall, the reviews of Hotel Penzance commend the hotel for its cleanliness and the effort put into keeping everything up to date and clean.
Staff
Hotel Penzance boasts exceptional and friendly staff who go above and beyond to ensure guests are comfortable and satisfied with their experience. Guests repeatedly praise the staff for their kindness and willingness to help, noting the polite and welcoming receptionists and the helpfulness of servers in the restaurant and bar. The manager is also commended for his welcoming demeanor. Despite a few isolated negative experiences with reception, the majority of guests had positive interactions with staff and noted their attentiveness to guest needs. Overall, the hotel offers 5-star service thanks to the genuinely happy and obliging staff.
Pool
Hotel Penzance's pool has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from guests. The heated outdoor swimming pool is a highlight of the hotel with many guests noting that it is a great spot to relax and enjoy the nice garden or a stunning view. The swimming pool is also described as nice, great and beautiful and many guests express their enjoyment of the pool. Even when the pool was closed, guests appreciate the quick reopening. However, one guest noted that their daughter's blonde hair turned green after using the pool, but this seems to be a rare exception. Overall, Hotel Penzance's pool seems to be a wonderful amenity for guests to enjoy during their stay.
Parking
Hotel Penzance offers on-site parking for a fee of £9 per night, although some guests found the charges unnecessary and felt it should be included in the room rate. The small car park has only nine spaces, which some guests struggled to secure on arrival. However, those who managed to park found it to be a valuable and convenient option, especially considering the limited parking options in the area. Some guests mentioned parking on the street, which is free but can be difficult to find. Overall, while some guests were unhappy about the parking charges, others appreciated the option to park on-site and felt it added to the convenience of their stay.
4 Star
Hotel Penzance offers a very good standard that many guests rave about. While some guests were disappointed and expected better from a supposed four-star hotel, majority had exceptional experiences. The breakfast was not included in some cases and the menu and dishes were not up to a 4* standard for some guests. However, the hotel provides great facilities and services that are more 3* than 4* in some opinions. Although there were negative remarks, many guests had a positive experience and highly recommend the hotel.
Outdoor Pool
If you're looking for a hotel with a heated outdoor pool, look no further than Hotel Penzance! Their pool is a sun trap, perfect for relaxation during your stay. Even though it's a smaller pool, it's still a great spot to cool off and soak up some rays. While there's not much information available about pool usage, rest assured that the open air pool is well-maintained and perfect for a refreshing swim. Unfortunately, during our stay, the pool wasn't open yet, but we're sure that when it is, it'll be a highlight of our visit. Some guests did mention that they wouldn't use the outside swimming pool despite it being available, so keep that in mind when planning your trip. All in all, Hotel Penzance's outdoor pool is a great addition to your stay and is definitely worth checking out!
Yes, Hotel Penzance has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Outdoor Pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Hotel Penzance.
No, Hotel Penzance doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Hotel Penzance.