Drake Hotel Plymouth

Hotels
8.8 (2578 reviews)
2 Windsor Villas, Lockyer Street, , Plymouth , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Allergy-free room
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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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.

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 2578 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
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Mike • couple • gb
10
Lovely situated hotel with easy access to restaurants etc…..
Pros:

A very enjoyable overnight stay in the Drake Hotel Plymouth. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Angela • family_with_children • gb
8
Nice stay would return.
Pros:

Room was clean and breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

No air conditioning, parking was available but think we got lucky there was always one space left every evening.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • gb
10
This hotel is positioned so fantastic for enjoying Plymouth
Pros:

We always enjoy staying at The Drake it's a great hotel,staff are amazing and helpful .
Always cheerful staff

Cons:

Room 4 bed was sooo soft that's the only negative

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • us
10
Pros:

Loved this hotel! Our room was very large, with a King bed that was comfortable as were the pillows! The chairs and table were nice to relax in after a day of sightseeing. The breakfast was wonderful as well.

Cons:

It was perfect!

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
2
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Jana • solo_traveller • us
5
Staff was friendly, breakfast was good but room was too warm and WiFi was unreliable.
Pros:

The property is within walking distance to restaurants and shops. The breakfast service was very good.

Cons:

It was very warm while we were there and just had a small fan to stay cool. The WiFi was spotty.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Alvaro • solo_traveller • ar
10
Pequeño hotel encantador
Pros:

Todo muy bien. Ubicación, etc.
Desayuno fantástico.
Ambiente completamente inglés, desde el edificio, las instalaciones, el personal.

Cons:

Wifi flojo.
Habitación un poco pequeña.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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ZANE • couple • gb
5
We had a great time.
Pros:

Staff were happy, friendly and helpful especially Amy

Cons:

The room was a little small and cleanliness could be better.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Myro • couple • gb
8
Great central getaway
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Lovely airy room.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Lolita • family_with_children • gb
10
Everything was excellent
Pros:

Very clean, good location, wonderful breakfast, friendly helpful staff

Cons:

Everything was very good

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • gb
6
Short stay at the end of coast path walking
Pros:

Helpful, friendly staff.
Convenient location.

Cons:

We chose this hotel as it clearly advertises free parking for guests.
When we arrived there was 'no' parking available so we had to search around for street parking which cost us £20 for 24 hours.
Our friends room had a large stain on the carpet (looked suspiciously like blood).Initially a mat was provided to cover before it was attempted to be cleaned the following day. It still was visible however.
The carpet in our room was pretty grubby.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • gb
8
Comfortable
Pros:

Great location, very clean throughout. Good selection at breakfast. Attentive staff & free parking

Cons:

Rusty shelf in the bathroom let the room down

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Tobias • couple • ch
8
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
9
All we needed for a short break. We'll done
Pros:

Very hard to fault this hotel.
Fantastic staff from arrival to departure.
Everything needed is available.
Location is great for the whole of Plymouth, even a regular service from the bus stop across the road.
Breakfast is good, easy, no probs.
Facilities in the room are all one could ask for.

Cons:

All I can say is that the room was a tad small, would have liked space for 2 chairs, but the price reflected this.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Taynara • couple • gb
9
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Marianna • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

einfach alles; empfang sehr freundlich und hilfsbeteit. austattung im ganzen haus super und sauber.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • gb
8
Cons:

Shower a bit tight

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Behnke • couple • gb
8
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Tim • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Cameron • couple • gb
9
Very enjoyable stay would book again if returning to Plynouth
Pros:

Excellent location for The Hoe Barbican and Plymouth Arena which was out reason for the visit to Plymouth. Very friendly staff. Clean and comfortable rooms.

Cons:

The shower was not great water kept going hot then cold

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee