Drake Hotel Plymouth

Hotels
8.8 (2697 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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2697 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
P
Paula couple gb
9
Convenient to the how and barbican. We were here for a wedding and was walking distance to venue.
Pros:

Loved the location, staff weee super friendly and helpful. Food was great. Room was comfortable and clean.

Cons:

Bar was closed early.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
B
boynes solo_traveller gb
8
Nice hotel with very helpful and friendly staff. Parking is essential in this area.
Pros:

The staff went above expectations to help with the parking. Central location. Really clean room. Full breakfast.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
H
Helen solo_traveller gb
9
Friendly staff, nice breakfast, very clean
Pros:

Very clean
Modern
Beautiful building
Friendly staff

Cons:

The bathroom shelf in room number 6 is rusted and needs replacing

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Paola solo_traveller it
7
Cons:

Non c'è il frigo ne una bottiglietta d'acqua di cortesia. Le stanze 8 e 9 sono nel seminterrato e le finestre delle camere sono sul parcheggio interno, dove le auto non permettono quasi di aprire le finestre.Nessuna proposta di colazione dolce.Albergo al completo senza possibilità di cambiare la camera

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
K
karam couple gb
7
Was great
Pros:

The location is perfect with free parking and delicious breakfast, staff are friendly and helpful

Cons:

The cleaner didn't change the towels second day

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
D
Donna solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Very clean. All staff are lovely. Breakfast was very good. Would return

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
M
mp72 solo_traveller it
6
Non è quel che promette
Pros:

Il bagno, piccolo ma recentemente rinnovato.

Cons:

- Stanza nell'abbaino, quindi per raggiungerla era necessario salire più di una rampa di scale, e anche piuttosto ripide, e questo non era specificato al momento della prenotazione.
- Pulizia della stanza: la moquette era sporca e appena sollevate le lenzuola per andare a letto ho trovato un capello sulle lenzuola.
- Distanza dalla stazikne: superiore a quanto detto sul sito.
- Colazione un po' deludente.
Non tornerei in questa struttura

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
I
Irmgard couple de
9
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
E
Elaine couple gb
10
Very nice
Pros:

Location was good breakfast was very nice

Cons:

Everything was noce0

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
L
LINDSAY JUNE solo_traveller es
6
ubicación ideal para visitar Plymouth Hoe
Pros:

la ubicación, que hay parking gratis y la amabilidad de la recepcionista con útiles consejos la primera tarde al hacer el check-in.

Cons:

cama muy blanda y las voces de las personas que trabajan allí haciendo ruido antes de las 07:00.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
G
Green solo_traveller gb
7
Excellent location
Pros:

The staff and the location - very handy for everything.

Cons:

There was a mark (not very nice mark!) in the loo.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
L
Luigi couple it
8
Molto positivo
Pros:

Posizione molto comoda e centrale

Cons:

Colazione da migliorare

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
L
Liza family_with_children it
10
Pros:

All exceptional

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
S
Sonja solo_traveller gb
10
Great Place
Pros:

Love the location. It's right on top of the lighthouse, the barbican is only 10 mins away depending on your walking pace and shopping 5 mins away. Staff super friendly and helpful

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
J
Jacqui solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Very near to centre and near a car park

Cons:

De-lux room was rather on the small side
It was downstairs, at the front of the building facing a brick wall.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
C
chris solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
A
Alexander solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Barhroom

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
S
Stéphan solo_traveller fr
10
Très central et typique
Pros:

Un très bon emplacement, très central entre la côte, le centre-ville commerçant, le port et ses restaurants. Tout se fait facilement à pied. Nous avons été accueillis par des personnes extrêmement cordiales. L'établissement est typique et très propre (mention spéciale pour la salle du petit déjeuner - ce dernier est varié, les mets servis de qualité, très bons et bien présentés). L'hôtel dispose d'une douzaine de places de stationnement tout au plus, mais personne ne semble être resté 'à la rue', où le stationnement est payant

Cons:

RAS.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
P
Paige couple gb
10
exceptional
Pros:

super central to both drake circus (shopping centre) and the hoe, short walk down to the barbican. lovely cooked breakfast each morning, clean room & very friendly attentive staff.

Cons:

parking at the rear of the property has very tight spaces, people with bigger vehicles would struggle.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
D
Dawn solo_traveller gb
9
Submariners reunion weekend Aug 2026
Pros:

Great location, close to the Hoe and the city centre. Very comfortable, great food and lovely staff. Onsite parking was a bonus.

Cons:

The accomodation stated that there was a bar but it was only open for a few hours and hardly any in the evenings. No-one told us (until our last night) that we could go to the sister hotel a few yards up the road to have a drink. Otherwise it was a great stay.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee