Places to Stay in Plymouth
There are a fantastic range of hotels to be found in Plymouth from the small to the cosy to 5 star luxury with everything from spas to golf courses. Whatever your budget and taste, you’ll find the perfect hotel for your visit to Plymouth.
As Britain's Ocean City, there is lots to experience on a visit to Plymouth, so naturally, you’ll want to spend more than one day there. Whatever kind of accommodation you are looking for during your stay, the hotels in Plymouth are one of a kind.
Ranging from historic Victorian grandeur to family friendly accommodation with the owners running and managing the place, the hotels on offer in Plymouth all have their own charm, but they do all have one thing in common: promising you an incredible stay.
While there are lots of pros to staying in a large chain hotel, such as loyalty points and the lure of onsite restaurants and leisure facilities, don’t overlook the smaller, independent properties. These hotels are often managed and owned by local people, so staying in one of these will give you ready made local guides who can give you the very best advice on what to do and see while you’re in Plymouth!
The city for everyone
Britain’s ocean city is best well known for its maritime history and its continuing connection to the Navy, but that isn’t all it has going for it. Plymouth is split into smaller areas, each offering something different, and you’ll find that many of the attractions, accommodation options, eateries and more will be slightly themed. For instance, the Historic Quarter is perfect for those interested in the region’s maritime history, including the connection to the Mayflower, while those that love a bit of retail therapy will be most enamoured with the independent quarter where they’ll find the very best shopping experiences.
Wherever you are in Plymouth, you’ll find a whole host of interesting hotels, from small boutiques to large chains and everything in between. Many of the hotels, particularly those in the Historic Quarter have fascinating tales attached to them, including former celebrity guests like the Rolling Stones.
Peace and quiet or party central?
Being a city you would expect there to be plenty of fun things to do at all hours of the day and you’d be right, Plymouth has a bustling social calendar and you’ll find everything from chart topping musicians hosting gigs to comedy performances and of course, clubs and bars where you can dance the night away. This doesn’t mean you need to pack ear plugs, many of the hotels guarantee a wonderfully, peaceful night’s sleep while others are set on the outskirts of the city where you can indulge in the tranquillity of the countryside. This area of the city has all the properties you would expect of a major UK city, plus a range of elegant country houses with plenty of space and even a few dog friendly properties. On the other hand, if you are someone that wants to be in the thick of it, Plymouth has several incredible city centre hotels. The area around the waterfront is particularly recommended for those that want to party.
You don’t have to be staying at the hotels in Plymouth to enjoy their facilities either. Many of the hotels in the city have gyms and leisure centres as well as award-winning restaurants onsite, all of which is open to non hotel guests. Why not experience the best of both worlds by booking into a hotel that meets your budget, taste or ideal location, while also visiting some of those that don’t meet your criteria for somewhere to stay and take advantage of their facilities?
Whether you want to be near one of Plymouth’s famous attractions, in the heart of the city, immersed in history or towards the outskirts where you can enjoy the countryside as much as the hustle and bustle of city life, you’ll find the perfect hotel for your visit.