The Duke of Cornwall Hotel

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Set in the heart of Britain’s Ocean City, the Duke of Cornwall is a stunning period hotel brimming with character and style. Built as Plymouth’s first luxury hotel in 1863, the Duke has been lovingly preserved and enhanced so that its unique Victorian Gothic splendour can still be enjoyed by guests today.

The hotel’s 72 rooms are all individually designed with thoughtfully-selected designer wallpapers and vintage furniture, creating a chic look that does justice to the building’s striking architecture. With a range of bedroom sizes and styles available, from comfortable en-suites to indulgently romantic four-poster rooms, there’s accommodation to suit everyone.

The Duke’s luxury extends to its impressive culinary offerings. Fine dining is available (for guests and non-guests alike) in the comfort of the hotel’s elegant restaurant. With two AA rosettes and a dynamic team of chefs, its dishes look and taste sensational. Light lunches, cream teas and a generous choice of drinks are available in the lounge, with its welcoming bar and, in the colder months, a homely log fire.

If you’re planning a wedding, party or business event, the Duke is the ideal choice. With a wealth of experience in organising celebrations and group events, a range of room options and a full set of facilities and equipment, the hotel has everything you need to ensure your event runs smoothly. And with the backdrop of the Duke’s stunning decor and features, you can be sure your guests will be impressed, whether the occasion is one of business or pleasure.

As well as the merits that await guests within, the Duke also offers a fantastically convenient location in the centre of Plymouth. The hotel is a short walk from the city’s abundance of shops, restaurants and bars, as well as the historic Plymouth Hoe and Barbican, with their spectacular ocean views. And it’s a mere stone’s throw from two of the South West’s finest entertainment venues, the Theatre Royal and Plymouth Pavilions – making the hotel the ideal overnight stop-off or meeting place if you’re catching a show.

Whether you’re visiting Plymouth or it’s the city you call home, you’ll find the Duke of Cornwall a pleasure to experience. With its fascinating history, friendly but professional service, and breathtaking style, the Duke is truly a gem in Britain’s Ocean City.

The Duke of Cornwall has won the following awards:

• 2018 South West Wedding Awards Finalist
• 2018 AA Highest rated 3-star City Centre Hotel with 84% 
• 2018 Two AA Rosette for Fine Dining 
• 2017 Visit Devon Tourism Awards – Bronze
• 2017 Booking.com Guest Review Awards – 8.2 out of 10
• 2017 Plymouth in Bloom Highly Commended
• 2017 City and Waterfront Award Highly Commended 
• 2016 Herald Business Awards – Tourism and Hospitality Highly Commended
• 2016 Medium Sized Business of the Year – Devon Chamber of Commerce Finalist 
• 2016 Green Tourism – Silver Award
• 2016 Laterooms.room - Top rated 
• Improving Lives Plymouth 110 Club Member