Novotel Plymouth, Plymouth

Advantages: Interesting. History. Maritime Flavour. Good Shops
Disadvantages: Can get very busy. Prices can get high in touristy areas

...Ever since I was a small boy I have had a tremendous liking for maritime cities. I suppose the open sea beckons for people like me who suffer from wanderlust or,what might be called, "The grass is always greener on the other side syndrome "! This is why I like Plymouth in South West England very much. Frankly it is not a city that I know exceptionally well but I have visited it on three separate occasions and liked what I saw.It seems to me to be a very relaxed,laid-back sort of place that somehow succeeds in successfully combining the old with the new. Plymouth is a nice mixture of modernity and old world charm. Due to the German Air Force during World War II, much of the city centre had to rebuilt, and it is a modern, pedestrianised area full of well known shops including the likes of Woolworths, Boots , Topshop, Argos... Read review

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Advantages: Caters for all ages.
Disadvantages: None

...I lived away from Plymouth for many years and when I returned there I was amazed at how much there was to do and see in Plymouth without spending an absolute fortune. The sea front is well laid out for walks and historically very interesting to see where Sir Francis Drake supposedly finished his game of bowls before defeating the Armada. There is an area called The Barbican which is the older part of town and which now caters for the artistic as well as the tourist, with loads of art galleries, and antique shops and parades as well as a huge complex selling glassworks which is nice to visit. There are restaurants to cater for all from cheap to chic, and the evening life is also very good for even old fogies like me. There are many pubs and clubs, and the City centre seems to hum with activity both night and day. The theatre Royal... Read review

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Advantages: Copthorn price. Grand Decor
Disadvantages: Copthorn location. Grand price.

...I have stayed in two hotels in plymouth. First the Copthorn hotel and then this year the Grand hotel on the sea front. I stayed at the Copthorn first because it was closer tothe university which I was visiting. Overall, I enjoyed my stay at both the hotels I visited. The only problem in the Grand was the bar. Although always open it was not always manned. The bar in the copthorn was alot bussier so was always manned. Both of the sets of rooms stayed in were exceptionally clean and well made. The Grand was in a more traditional style, which I though would suit the older visitor. The copthorn more modern in general design. I ate in both the hotels, and have since ate in the copthorn again on a sunday. Both the meals were delightful, although differed considerably in price. The staff in both hotels were perfect and always... Read review

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