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The Duke of Cornwall Hotel

Millbay Road
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 3LG

Tel: 01752 275850

The Duke of Cornwall Hotel

About us

The Duke is an iconic and versatile conferencing venue in the centre of Plymouth. Its range of business spaces make this historic hotel the ideal setting for anything from a large conference or seminar to a boardroom meeting or interview. The venue’s position at the heart of the city affords easy access and excellent transport links, making it ideally located for business attendees.

As well as providing an impressive backdrop, the Duke of Cornwall Hotel is also equipped with superb modern facilities and equipment to support your business event. With audio and visual technology, complete Wi-Fi coverage and specialist options such as full AC three-phase electrics and scene-setting lighting, the venue has a strong suite of features to support your corporate gathering. You can also expect highly professional service from the venue’s experienced staff.

The Duke of Cornwall Hotel’s daily delegate packages provide a tempting all-inclusive package for delegates. This makes it easy to plan for your business guests’ needs and promises pricing certainty for organisers.

Furthermore, the venue offers a fine dining experience in its 2 AA Rosette-rated restaurant and light lunches in its cosy wood-panelled lounge. This means access to some of Plymouth’s best cuisine directly on-site.

Plus, as one of Plymouth’s most notable landmark hotels, the Duke of Cornwall allows the option of overnight accommodation – ideal for long-distance delegates. Its 72 bedrooms are individually styled, and feature designer wallpapers, vintage furniture and period architecture. Accommodation ranges from single rooms to spacious luxury four-poster rooms with separate lounge areas.

The Duke of Cornwall Hotel really is the ideal venue for all your business needs. Get in touch today to discover how it can host your corporate event and help make it a big success.

 

 

Capacity

RoomBanquetingBoardroomClassroomTheatreU-ShapedCabaret
Ballroom250 - 100300 - 180
Hayward6036328030 -
Milbay Room - 20204018 -
Millbay Suite - 3030602524
Station Room - 16122514 -
Whiteford - 8 - - - 8
Writing Room30242040 - 24

Capacity

Ballroom Banqueting
UnitCapacity
Banqueting250
Ballroom Cabaret
UnitCapacity
Cabaret180
Ballroom Classroom
UnitCapacity
Classroom100
Ballroom Theatre
UnitCapacity
Theatre300
Hayward Banqueting
UnitCapacity
Banqueting60
Hayward Boardroom
UnitCapacity
Boardroom36
Hayward Classroom
UnitCapacity
Classroom32
Hayward Theatre
UnitCapacity
Theatre80
Hayward U-Shaped
UnitCapacity
U-Shaped30
Milbay Room Boardroom
UnitCapacity
Boardroom20
Milbay Room Classroom
UnitCapacity
Classroom20
Milbay Room Theatre
UnitCapacity
Theatre40
Milbay Room U-Shaped
UnitCapacity
U-Shaped18
Millbay Suite Boardroom
UnitCapacity
Boardroom30
Millbay Suite Cabaret
UnitCapacity
Cabaret24
Millbay Suite Classroom
UnitCapacity
Classroom30
Millbay Suite Theatre
UnitCapacity
Theatre60
Millbay Suite U-Shaped
UnitCapacity
U-Shaped25
Station Room Boardroom
UnitCapacity
Boardroom16
Station Room Classroom
UnitCapacity
Classroom12
Station Room Theatre
UnitCapacity
Theatre25
Station Room U-Shaped
UnitCapacity
U-Shaped14
Whiteford Boardroom
UnitCapacity
Boardroom8
Whiteford Cabaret
UnitCapacity
Cabaret8
Writing Room Banqueting
UnitCapacity
Banqueting30
Writing Room Boardroom
UnitCapacity
Boardroom24
Writing Room Cabaret
UnitCapacity
Cabaret24
Writing Room Classroom
UnitCapacity
Classroom20
Writing Room Theatre
UnitCapacity
Theatre40

Awards

  • Green AwardsGreen Tourism Business Scheme (Silver) Green Tourism Business Scheme (Silver) 2018
  • AA AwardsAA - 2 Rosettes AA - 2 Rosettes 2018
  • Devon TourismDevon Tourism Awards - Bronze Devon Tourism Awards - Bronze 2018

Map & Directions

Road Directions

From Cornwall

Take the A3064 exit towards B3396/City Centre/Devonport Continue onto A3064 Turn Right onto St Budeaux Bypass/A3064 Turn left onto Wolseley Rd/A3064 At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Wolesely Rd/A3064 Continue straight onto Outland Road/A3064 Outland Road turns slightly right and becomes Alma Rd/A386 At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Pennycomequick Hill Continue to follow A386 At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Western Approach Continue straight onto The Crescent Turn right onto Millbay Road – we are on the left!

From Exeter

Take the A374/B3416 exit towards A379/City Centre/Kingsbridge/Plympton At the roundabout take the 1st exit Keep Right to head to city centre onto Gdynia Way At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto Exeter Street Take the 2nd left towards Bretonside bus station At the mini roundabout turn left Follow the road towards Plymouth Pavilions The hotel is opposite the Pavilions on the left hand side (you can’t miss us)

 

Public Transport Directions

From Train Station

You can walk from the train station if the day calls for it, heading for Plymouth Pavilions via Toys r Us or alternatively jump in a taxi right outside the station and you’ll be here in no time.

Facilities

Other

  • Free public Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi for all delegates

Catering

  • Additional meal details - Lounge bar snacks and Bistro menu. Packed lunches. All special diets catered for.
  • Bar
  • Cater for vegetarians
  • Local Produce English Breakfast
  • Room service
  • Serve breakfast
  • Serve evening meal
  • Serve lunch

Children & Infants

  • Accept children (Minimum age) - 0
  • Children's videos/DVDs available
  • Facilities for children - Xbox and DVD Player available.

Establishment Features

  • 24 hr return laundry service
  • Accept coach parties
  • Available for wedding receptions - Maximum of 300.
  • Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem) - Full secretarial services available.
  • Central heating throughout
  • Conference facilities - Banqueting, 6 Function Rooms, Boardroom
  • Event venue
  • Flipchart and Pens
  • Ironing facilities
  • Licenced for civil marriages
  • Lift
  • Night porter
  • Pets accepted
  • Public telephone
  • Separate guests' lounge
  • Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
  • Wedding Venue
  • Wi-Fi available

Key Features

  • Celebrity connection - Was visited by numerous Hollywood celebrities at the height of the Silver Screen days (1930s). Also, Shackleton and survivors of the Titanic stayed here.
  • In town/city centre
  • Non smoking establishment
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest - Grade II Listed Victorian Gothic hotel built in 1863 with numerous unique features.

Languages spoken

  • Czech spoken
  • Polish spoken

Leisure Facilities

  • Access to golf course - Special discounts at Yelverton Golf Club (9 miles).
  • Arrangements for riding/pony trekking
  • Cycle hire
  • Gym - We offer Gym discounts

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking - Car Park behind hotel – 25 spaces. Also on-street parking and public car park nearby.
  • Close to Railway Station

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Contactless payment accepted
  • Delta accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted

Room / Unit Features

  • Colour television in all bedrooms
  • DVD Player
  • Four poster beds available
  • Hairdryer in all bedrooms
  • Modem point in all bedrooms
  • Radio in all bedrooms
  • Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
  • Telephone in all bedrooms
  • WiFi

Specialist Features

  • Marketed as green/environmentally friendly - Operate recycling scheme and use locally produced vegetables, fish and meat.
  • Marketed to any other specialist market - Work extensively with Plymouth Theatre Royal (2 minutes walk) for theatre breaks.
  • Special provisions for cyclists - Provide storage space for cycles and suggested cycle routes for Dartmoor and the South Hams. Packed lunches available.
  • Special provisions for lone female travellers - 24 hour check in, complete room service.
  • Special provisions for walkers - Provide detailed walking maps of beauty spots for Dartmoor and South Hams.

Travel & Trade

  • Wi-fi available

Video

  • Corporate Video