Drake Hotel Plymouth

Hotels
8.8 (2637 reviews)
2 Windsor Villas, Lockyer Street, , Plymouth , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great central location
Cons:
Inconsistent shower temperature
Beds could be more comfortable

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Reviews consistently mentioned cleanliness as a strong point.
Service
9.2
Guests frequently highlighted the friendly and accommodating nature of the staff.
Location
9.2
Excellent central location was a recurring positive mention.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms were generally described as comfortable and spacious.
Amenities
8.2
Basic amenities were satisfactory but lacked extra features like additional blankets.
Value for Money
8.7
Positive remarks on the value offered for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Breakfast received praise for quality and options.
Overall Experience
9
Overall guest experiences were highly positive and many would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 13:28

Property Description

Charming Historic Property
Located just a stone's throw away from Plymouth Hoe Promenade, The Drake is a charming family-run hotel dating back to the 1830s.

Convenient Amenities
Guests can enjoy free on-site parking and WiFi during their stay. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities, and an en suite shower room with complimentary toiletries.

Ideal Location
Situated within walking distance of key attractions such as the city centre, Theatre Royal, and Plymouth Barbican, The Drake also offers easy access to transportation hubs. Explore nearby cafes for a delightful breakfast experience.

Ready to experience a blend of history and modern comfort? Book your stay at The Drake for a memorable Plymouth getaway.

Important information:

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 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

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 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2637 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 9
J
Jan couple us
9
Pros:

Good location, good staff

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
A
Alasdair couple gb
8
Pros:

Nice room and good facilities.

Cons:

Breakfast as usual disappointing unless you only want a cooked breakfast.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Lynn couple gb
8
Lovely comfortable clean hotel. Staff friendly and helpful
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable rooms. Staff friendly and helpful

Cons:

3/5 breakfasts were excellent. 2 not as food either heated up or cold Diff chef???

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
E
Eilis solo_traveller gb
4
Very very disappointing
Pros:

Location and the hotel itself

Cons:

I was put in a room that was really a store room. It was horrible. I got very little sleep due to background noise from the kitchen all night. I was at a wedding the next day which was ruined as I was exhausted

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
C
COLIN couple gb
8
A nice comfortable stay with friendly staff
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Staff were brilliant. Location is great. Really good value for money, well done guys.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
J
John solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location, very very clean, friendly staff

Cons:

The view from our room !!! A wall.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
M
Marius solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Staff where welcoming .location and breakfast .great value

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
M
Martin solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Gorgous Victorian villa. My room was immaculate clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful and professional. The breakfast was good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
C
Callum solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
C
Ceara couple gb
8
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
N
nicola couple gb
10
We enjoy staying here, always a pleasure
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
G
Geoffrey solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
S
SamShore123 solo_traveller gb
9
Nice hotel with a great location.
Pros:

Great location, great value, lovely staff, nice breakfast

Cons:

The staff were wonderful and super friendly but you could see how busy they were, felt like you needed at least one other person to help everyone stay on top of things.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
E
ENRIQUE solo_traveller es
10
Relajación
Pros:

La habitación muy grande
Todo muy limpio
El personal muy amables y parking en la misma puerta gratis

Cons:

Nada

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
C
Cousins solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

The receptionist was wonderful

Cons:

The breakfast needs addressing, sausages were not good, tomatoes burnt, over all very disappointing

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
V
Valerie solo_traveller gb
10
Best place to stay
Pros:

The hotel was beautifully clean and well presented.The staff were just amazingly good at their jobs and would do anything to help make your stay better.The breakfast menu is out of this world.We tried most things on the menu.The morning continental was amazing and superbly set up.

Cons:

There is nothing we didn't like

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
M
maria solo_traveller gb
10
Ideal for our trip
Pros:

Handy for everything

Cons:

N/a

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
H
Hillel solo_traveller il
7
Pros:

המלון ממוקם קרוב למרכז הפעילות ליד הנמל

Cons:

החדר לא מאוורר, אפשר לפתוח את החלון רק קצת, ארוחת בוקר בסדר

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
R
Rose solo_traveller ca
9
Good stay
Pros:

The room was very big and clean. The staff was very friendly. The breakfast was great. The location was near everything, close to the Hoe, close to the Barbican.

Cons:

The water in the shower was a bit finicky. We would get hot water for few seconds and then ice cold water for a few seconds. It would alternate.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee