Description
The Hotel was constructed in 1863 and was remodeled in 2004. The Best Western Duke of Cornwall Hotel is a wonderful place to stay in Plymouth and a true landmark. This pet-friendly hotel provides a great base from which to explore Devon, Cornwall and the Eden Project. Built as the first luxury hotel in Plymouth, it boasts an illustrious history and has had some famous guests including explorer Ernest Shackleton, who stayed the night before setting off for the Antarctic and Laurel and Hardy. The hotels Victorian Gothic architecture sets the tone for its magnificent standards of food and service. You will love time spent in this wonderful building, but while you are out and about, there is plenty to enjoy too, thanks to the hotels excellent location. Just half a mile away is Plymouth Hoe, from which Sir Francis Drake sailed to defeat the Spanish Armada. Go a little further and you will find the Mayflower Steps the point from which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed to the east coast of America in 1620 and ultimately founded the modern USA. That s how rich in maritime history Plymouth is. The Best Western Duke of Cornwall Hotel itself is a prestigious place to hold a wedding celebration and a great conference venue in Plymouth, with a large ballroom able to accommodate you and your guests. A beautifully grand old building with thoroughly modern facilities throughout, it is well worth navigating your way to Plymouth for a stay at the Best Western Duke of Cornwall Hotel. All public areas non-smoking.Directions
Direction to the Property from From M5. - Take Exit 30 onto A38, follow sighs to the city centre and Plymouth Pavilions, the Best Western Duke of Cornwall Hotel is located on the left.Recreation
Off-Site Recreation - Bicycling Fishing Golfing Night Clubs Sailing/Boating Snow Skiing Squash Tennis Offsite Recreational Activities - Paintballing, climbing, windsurfing, 4-wheel driving, casino and canoeing.SafetyInfo
Room safety and security - primary entrance accessible by interior corridor/atrium property safety and security - alarms have strobe lights audible alarms in public areas audible smoke alarms in hallways auto link to fire station emergency evacuation drill emergency lighting evacuation drill frequency fire detectors in hallways fire detectors in public areas fire extinguishers in hallways first aid available hardwired smoke detectors meets fire safety code multiple exits for each floor security smoke detectors in hallways smoke detectors in public areas staff trained in cpr staff trained in first aid staff trained in issuance of duplicate key ventilated stairwells video surveillance in entrances video surveillance in hallways video surveillance in public areas well-lit exit signs well-lit parking area s well-lit walkways secondary locks on doors. Drill frequency - monthly.Food & Drink
Restaurant Restaurant À la carte Room ServiceRecreation
BarPool & Wellness
Info Not AvailableGuest Services
safe Car Rental Dry CleaningOther Amenities
Business Center Wifi Disabled FacilitiesPet Fiendly
Pets are Welcome