3 Best Hotels in Plymouth, The West Country

Grandly located in a tall block overlooking Plymouth Hoe, this modern chain hotel has a businesslike tone but doesn't skimp on comforts. Rooms are spacious and uncluttered, with brown or gray color schemes, and modern bathrooms. On the penthouse floor, the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill provides a panoramic dining area, which is also used for self-serve breakfasts. There's also a fitness center and a good-size indoor pool.

Looking onto a placid sward of lawn in the newly fashionable Royal William Yard district of Plymouth—formerly the navy's victualing quarter—this classic Georgian building once housed naval officers and now offers well-appointed guest accommodations with a touch of class. The rooms are bright and tastefully furnished and come with modern bathrooms. It's a brief walk to a selection of dockside eateries, or a stroll across the square to Bistrot Pierre, which has a range of French-inspired meals at reasonable prices (and is where guests must check in).