Crowne Plaza Plymouth by IHG

Hotels
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
8.3 (4408 reviews)
Armada Way , Plymouth , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Unclean changing rooms
Sofa bed size
Order mistakes in restaurant

Categories

Cleanliness
7.63
The changing room for the swimming pool was unclean with a wet floor and hair.
Service
8.6
Staff were friendly and helpful, with a professional approach.
Location
9.14
Great location between Plymouth Hoe and the town centre, with amazing views.
Room Quality
8.09
Very nice room and king bed; some rooms may vary in size.
Amenities
8.12
Good amenities including a swimming pool, but room size inconsistency noted.
Value for Money
8.58
Incredible value for the cost, especially with breakfast for four included.
Food and Beverage
7.63
Breakfast and dinner orders had issues with delivery accuracy.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall a good experience with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 05:13

Property Description

Stunning Views and Convenient Location
Overlooking Plymouth Hoe's greenery and the coastline, the Crowne Plaza Plymouth offers panoramic views and is just a short walk from the city centre.

Luxurious Amenities
Guests can enjoy the onsite fitness centre, pool, and sauna. Each modern room features air conditioning, a TV, tea/coffee facilities, and a private bathroom.

Fine Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in fabulous views at the Marco Pierre White restaurant, or relax with a drink at Drake's Bar. Explore the nearby Barbican area with its shops, bars, and restaurants.

To experience luxury and convenience in Plymouth, book your stay at Crowne Plaza Plymouth now.

Important information:

Only Service animals are allowed in this property.Please inform 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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EXT

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 4408 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.63
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 8.09
Amenities: 8.12
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 7.63
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Gill solo_traveller gb
7
Fabulous hotel, great location, overall a comfortable stay, but not sure it’s worth the money.
Pros:

The location is excellent, so close to the Hoe & walking distance from the city centre & Barbican
The room was lovely, large, great view and very comfortable bed. Nice bathroom.
We spent time in the bar in the evening, which had a nice atmosphere, comfy seats & good decor.
The views from the restaurant at Breakfast were stunning.

Cons:

The breakfast was basic, I expected more variety.
Breakfast was served until 10:30, but when we got there just before 10am there wasn’t much left.
There was more choice at the nearby, Cheaper Premier Inn that we’d stayed at for a previous visit to Plymouth

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Ibrahim solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Gwen family_with_children gb
10
Wonderful. Will come back definitely!
Pros:

Great location and a very nice swimming pool.

Cons:

Breakfast slot could have done with being longer for the bank holiday. As it was over crowded and a challenge for staff to keep replenished. The staff were amazing and tried their best.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Michael family_with_children gb
8
Lovely hotel, great location.
Pros:

Location excellent. Staff very professional.
Worth paying for upgrade to have outstanding sea view.

Cons:

Carpark very tight and sometimes no spaces.
Food very good with the exception of breakfast when restaurant overcrowded and many items waiting to be replenished and no plates available.
The club lounge was left untidy after invasion of families and kids and wasn't chucked often enough.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple gb
7
I’ve had better stays at the Plaza.
Pros:

I’ve stayed several times. The staff are always friendly & helpful. Rooms are always clean. Love the views from the restaurant.

Cons:

This time I was very disappointed in the breakfast. The food was cold & items had run out. It was around 9.15am & the restaurant wasn’t that busy.😞😞😞

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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kevin solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Shaghayegh family_with_children gb
10
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Ahmed couple gb
5
Pros:

It was in a nice location

Cons:

The bathroom door won’t close which is very bad for a 5 star hotel. It is not new. It is the actual door won’t fit so they must have known about it for a long time which is not what you would expect from a 5 star hotel

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Super upgraded Room v comfortable bed large sea view Room great shower exceptional upgrade facilities very good breakfast with good selection of dining

Cons:

Although a lovely Pool and facilities the pool was quite cold and informed that warmer than the sea ummmm

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Keith couple au
9
Very good indeed.
Pros:

Mostly everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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jeremy family_with_children gb
7
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
10
Excellent in every way !
Pros:

Clean and very comfy bed with fresh white linen. Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely view from top floor dining/breakfast room .

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Jelena solo_traveller gb
7
Good for a short stay, great location.
Pros:

Great view and location. Spacious room. Great breakfast.

Cons:

The swimming pool is very tired and unpleasant as well as the sauna and steam room.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
8
Brilliant!
Pros:

Our superior room on the 9th floor overlooking The Hoe was brilliant!
Excellent dinning experience in the Penthouse restaurant, again overlooking The Hoe

Cons:

n/a

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Jaimie family_with_children gb
6
Nice breakfast and good size room
Pros:

Good size family room, great breakfast and the kids enjoyed the pool.

Cons:

We were disappointed with the service on arrival. We had booked a family room for four people, but the sofa bed had not been made up when we checked in. We politely queried this at reception, as we assumed that if a family room was booked for four guests, both beds would be prepared in advance.

Unfortunately, the response from staff was not very welcoming. Rather than trying to help, they became defensive and stated that it was not their fault because the booking had been made through a third party (Booking.com). While we understand there can sometimes be communication issues with third-party bookings, we still felt the situation could have been handled in a much friendlier and more understanding manner.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Kathryn couple gb
7
Overall enjoyed our visit
Pros:

Great location. Some rooms are in need of a little TLC. Good pool

Cons:

Shower over a bath. Shower cubicle would be adequate

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Anne couple gb
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Had a meal in the restaurant, the server Liam was very good, he was really helpful and courteous. Very enjoyable experience.

Cons:

Everything was fine, just as expected

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Comfortable and relaxing stay

Cons:

Sign for garage lift

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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robbier662 Business
10
Crown plaza the best
Pros:

Absolutely fantastic reception team so helpful and made my stay a joy to stay. The staff was so friendly and helpful and a pleasure to be around.

2026-05-26 via Tripadvisor
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F1541ZBsophiee Family
4
Poor quality and a H&S risk.
Pros:

Location is perfect but unfortunately the standard of service is extremely poor. The breakfast is a healthy & safety hazard. No mugs, continual lack of attention for guests wanting breakfast.
The attitude was of what you see is what you get? Empty display area where no refills were brought out for those who were looking for first servings. Chipped and cracked glasses. Chemical being sprayed whilst you are eating breakfast on the next table. Guest wandering around continually asking for cutlery or mugs or oranges for fresh juice which was non existent.
Hotel in need of cleaning overall.

2026-05-26 via Tripadvisor