Premier Inn Plymouth - Sutton Harbour

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Premier Inn
10 (2238 reviews)
28 Sutton Road, Plymouth, England, PL4 0HT , Plymouth , GB

Facilities

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location
Clean, modern rooms
Good value / price-quality ratio
Friendly and cordial staff
Generally good breakfast
Cons:
Missing minibar/fridge in many rooms
Air conditioning problems / limited window opening (hot days)
Noise from nearby rail yard for some rooms
Limited and sometimes expensive parking
Occasional shortages and slow clearing at breakfast
Uncomfortable extra/sofa bed for children

Categories

Cleanliness
8.9
Many reviews explicitly praise cleanliness (rooms and bathrooms described as clean, 'Very modern and clean', 'Zimmer war sauber'), with only occasional missed cleaning reported — overall very good cleanliness.
Service
8.6
Staff frequently described as friendly and cordial; some service issues noted (language barrier at reception, slow clearing at breakfast), but overall staff professionalism is positive.
Location
9.2
Location repeatedly praised as excellent and very central, close to the city and station; some reviewers note noise from the nearby rail yard, but proximity to attractions is a strong positive.
Room Quality
7.6
Rooms are generally clean and nicely presented, but several guests reported problems with air conditioning, limited window opening, uncomfortable extra/sofa beds and small rooms for three — mixed room comfort.
Amenities
6.8
Multiple guests report missing fridge/minibar and lack or poor functioning of AC; parking is limited/paid and not always secure — amenities are a notable weak point.
Value for Money
9.1
Many guests explicitly mention good price–performance ratio ('Preis-Leistungsverhältnis', 'rapporto prezzo qualità') and recommend the hotel for its value.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast receives generally positive comments (good selection for price), though some reports of shortages and slow replenishment on busy days — overall above average.
Overall Experience
8.2
Overall guests are satisfied and recommend the hotel for location, cleanliness and value; recurring issues (parking, AC/noise, occasional service hiccups) temper an otherwise positive stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-25 06:33

Property Description

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Premier Inn Plymouth City Centre.

Exceptional Location
Nestled in the heart of Plymouth, our hotel offers easy access to iconic attractions such as the National Maritime Aquarium, Mayflower Steps, and Drake Circus, all just a stone's throw away.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in stylish, spacious rooms designed for a restful stay. Enjoy modern amenities including Wi-Fi, comfortable bedding, and an inviting atmosphere perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day right with a hearty breakfast available for a fee, featuring a variety of delicious choices to fuel your adventures in Plymouth.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore the vibrant city—book your stay today!

Important information:

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 2238 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.9
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 9.1
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.2
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Sightsee670387 • NONE • Carlisle, Cumbria, England
4
Ignored by breakfast staff
Pros:

Always been a great experience staying here as I’ve stayed at least 6 times before,
However this time just the wait for Breakfast 40 minutes and the one sausage and one piece of bacon was past a joke not to write a review

2025-12-01 • via Tripadvisor
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kraftykaz1 • Family • Wiltshire, England
2
Nearly called the police on the verbally aggressive staff member
Pros:

The hotel staff ruined our stay.
A staff member aggressively demanded entry into our room at 2am. This was a family room and he would not leave after we stated this and that we have young children in the room, who were terrified at the loud banging and shouting. I was about to call the police when he said he worked at the hotel, despite not being in uniform. After calling down to reception, they said they had seen some people going into each others rooms at 2am. Clearly this wasn’t us as we were fast asleep and he was banging on the wrong door.
There was no apology from him and there has been no ‘adequate’ compensation for all of this. This was the first time staying in a premier inn and I cannot understand how you can treat customers like this.
I expect an apology and for this to be escalated appropriately and resolved to my satisfaction. The feedback card I was given simply offers details of the ‘good night sleep guarantee’, this is 100% to do with staff behaviour and attitude and could have been avoided. You can’t just offer a traumatised tired family 60% off their total stay refunded, it’s disgusting customer service!

2025-11-29 • via Tripadvisor
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lydiad2015 • Family • Hartlepool, County Durham, England
10
Thank you!
Pros:

The staff member Ollie (Olly) went above and beyond for me and my family. He was pleasant, polite and always had a smile on his face and always had a solution to any problem I had. Thank you so much.

2025-11-28 • via Tripadvisor
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juliehI3877PC • Family
10
Thank you Olly
Pros:

Thank you Ollie (Olly). You went above and beyond’s for us and our family. We can’t thank you enough we are so grateful for everything

2025-11-28 • via Tripadvisor
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Q697TXcharlied • Solo travel
10
Thank you Olly
Pros:

amazing service. thank you to Ollie (he says Olly) was fantastic' thank you so much for all your help. he was fantastic he is great

2025-11-28 • via Tripadvisor
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J198HUmikem • Business
10
Arrived late but amazing service
Pros:

Staying away frequently can be a little traumatic at times but my experience tonight at Sutton Harbour has been exceptional. Trish, Ollie and the team have been amazing and I would fully recommend to anyone visiting Plymouth. A massive well done.

2025-11-28 • via Tripadvisor
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104paigea • Family • Tignes, Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
10
Fantastic Service
Pros:

Ollie was fantastic and accommodating with changing rooms for accessibility for family members. Super quick and friendly, really happy with the service provided and super helpful!

2025-11-27 • via Tripadvisor
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lewismN5912GJ • Family
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Ollie was absolutely fantastic, nothing was too much to ask. Incredibly accommodating no matter what the request. Thank you so much for all of your help.

2025-11-27 • via Tripadvisor
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F758GSgarym • Family
10
Kay was Brilliant!
Pros:

Had a great stay at Sutton Harbour, Plymouth. Perfectly placed to explore some of the lovely parts of the city. It was made even better by the quality of the staff, particularly Kay who would be a credit to any organisation. She was both efficient and effective with seemingly nothing too much trouble.

2025-11-19 • via Tripadvisor
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teresaj315 • Family
10
Excellent staff and lovely hotel
Pros:

Stayed here with some family over the summer. We always pick premier inn as we love the beds and the room is always clean.
What made our stay tho was the staff.
Kay at reception was super friendly and knowledgeable about the area giving us plenty of ideas on what to do.
Her approachable and kindness towards our group really made our stay and even our fussy gran was happy and said it was all down to Kay. :)
We'll deffo return and hopefully see Kay again!

2025-11-18 • via Tripadvisor
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Fuzzbox100 • Business • Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, England
4
Very average
Pros:

Lift not working, aircon in room not working, so called ultimate wi-fi (that you have to pay extra for) slower than an early noughties dial up modem. Car parking not the cheapest at £9.00 extra a day. Very average stay at this Premier Inn.

2025-11-17 • via Tripadvisor
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B2212JHkayj • Family • Plymouth, Devon, England
10
A must!!
Pros:

Stayed here with my family, always choose Premier Inn as you know what to expect. This place was lovely, so clean and right by the beautiful harbour. The staff on check in were brilliant, so efficient and knowledgeable. Thank you to Kay for welcoming us and the laughs.

2025-11-16 • via Tripadvisor
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cathyhC2829IG • Couples
10
Continuously great service 👏
Pros:

Fab visit - again!
We were greeted by Rebecca, she was really welcoming and sorted all our needs and questions. We were with friend and excited for an evening out - Rebecca picked up on this and kept the vibe going! Good fun, professional and an absolute credit to the Company!
Hotel is positioned great for a good time on Plymouth Barbican. Bar is fab, food is great, service excellent! We come here often and the great level of service is consistent - well done everyone!

2025-11-15 • via Tripadvisor
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shennon72 • Couples • United Kingdom
10
Lovely hotel, clean rooms and kind staff
Pros:

Really lovely hotel!

All staff were very helpful, receptionists professional and kind.

We upgraded to premier plus on arrival and loved the room, would highly recommend!

The only thing was that the WiFi barely worked, even the premier plus WiFi.

2025-11-11 • via Tripadvisor
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W7051ZSlukes • Solo travel
10
Positive visit
Pros:

Very quick and easy check in. Hotel was clean and in an ideal location in the city. Staff were friendly and Trisha was lovely!

2025-11-11 • via Tripadvisor
9
905tracyh • Couples • Falmouth, Cornwall, England
10
Top staff
Pros:

Absolutely amazing staff at this Premier Inn I had to actually ask on check out who looked after us as they were all so good!!!
Bryony you are absolutely the ray of sunshine that this world needs you really brightened up our stay! I would also like to thank Patricia for really helping my mum who is gluten free you catered for her beautifully. Thank you as well to Dexter. Tommy and Mark on duty.
Our food was fabulous and cooked to perfection my husband's mixed grill was great.

We walked out of the hotel crossed the footbridge to Sutton Harbour and walked all the way to Royal William Yard which was a fantastic walk.

Thank you again we will definitely be back!!

2025-11-09 • via Tripadvisor
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nicholasgX2080BA • NONE
2
Poor all round
Pros:

No soundproofing so can hear almost anything from other rooms. Eg. Snoring, TV or phone call. AC units are crazy load and make gurgling noises. Customer service from staff was non existent. Would not stay again

2025-11-07 • via Tripadvisor
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rosariovR3810AG • Business
4
WIFI signal at this hotel is awful
Pros:

WIFi at this location has been awful for the last year. I use Premier inn on a regular basis, avoided this location for at least a year, returned this week with the hope that the WIFI signal would have been fixed but still awful after a year. I am a business customer and the wifi is important for the work I do, customer should be informed in advance that there isn't a working wifi signal at this hotel.

2025-11-05 • via Tripadvisor
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lucyaV4235WK • Family
10
Short family getaway
Pros:

All staff are friendly and helpful.
Room was clean and breakfast was really nice.
Trish was very helpful on reception.
I had an issue with my parking and Trish sorted it out for me.
When ever we walked in staff greated us with a friendly smile.
Everyone I came across was helpful and friendly.

2025-10-30 • via Tripadvisor
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Millymartnw • Couples
10
Lovely comfortable room
Pros:

The room was fabulous ( premier plus) with lovely view over boats. spacious immaculately clean with such a comfy bed and generous big towels . Staff were helpful and the position was good for getting around. The only bad thing was the Wi-Fi which in the premier plus room is supposed to be particularly good
It was hopeless and hardly worked at all . This really needs attention as if it had been a business trip it would have been seriously annoying
A pity as otherwise a really good experience .

2025-10-28 • via Tripadvisor