Reviews

Review Date:26th March 2008

amazing time

Last weekend my girlfriend and I stayed with you for 2 nights, we had a most amazing time from the time we walked through the door till leaving all staff were attentive and professional, the restaurant team again were at the top of there game, fitting us in when obviously busy but still giving us great service, the food, which as a chef is top of my priorities, was extremely well cooked and presented, the local produce list at the start is inspired and showed just how much emphasise you put on your producers. Something i also am very interested in.
best of luck for the future tho we dont think you need it

Mitch & Paraskevi - London - young couple

Review Date:21st February 2008

three wonderful nights

I have just spent 3 wonderful nights at Hotel Penzance in Penzance. Couldn't fault it.The staff were very friendly and accommodating, the food in The Bay was out of this world, breakfasts to set you up for the day - all in all a very relaxing visit in lovely surroundings both in and out of the hotel. (oh and they have some great handmade cards in reception for all occassions and some lovely art hanging which is also forsale).

Would definately recommend for yourselves, your family, your friend or clients who may be down on business.

Didn't want to leave and can't wait to return.

Always good to pass on good recommendations.

Karen Baker - Single Leisure

Review Date: 26th September 2007

recommend you a lot

Friendly staff, lovely view of St Michael's Mount, superb restaurant (food and service excellent) and the hotel cats were delightful. Many thanks.

Everything gets a 4:4

Couple on a holiday tour.

Review Date: 21 September

Thank Goodness you were there!

How greatful we were that you opened up in the middle of the night to take us in! Penzance is a small place folks, with nowhere open 24:7 except Tesco! - warm, friendly and helpful and only too willing to help us on our way next morning and find our next lodging. Great beds, great staff & wonderful breakfast! Perfect hospitality.

City couple traveling without advance reservation

Review Date: 2nd September 2007

One of my best ever UK hotel experiences

The staff provided a first rate, warm and friendy service, the room was just as I had hoped for with the perfect view and the cats were wonderful.

Everything got a 3:4!

Tom Jolland Room 26, single leisure traveller stayed 5 days

Review Date:16th July 2007

our most memorable 2 days

Thank you so all very much for your help and mostly your kindness for making two of our most memorable days happy & special. [marriage proposal & wedding breakfast venue]

Glen & Ken Ballard UK diners

Review Date:11 June 2007

thank you

We came recommended by the Good Hotel Guide, and wanted to let you know we enjoyed our 3 night stay in your most excellent Hotel [from June 4th to 7th]. We thoroughly enjoyed our wonderful bedroom & view [room 10]

Shirley Edwardo - UK leisure, mature couple

Review Date:3 June 2007

we have only positives

to say about the hotel. As well as the good standard of accommodation the staff were very helpful too. The rooms are well equipped clean and comfortable. The view from the room in which we stayed is lovely as are the gardens. The dining room is well positioned and the service good. The food was tasty, interesting and well-presented.

John UK leisure, mature couple

Review Date:29.05.07

world class food

Lovely hotel, great views, world-class food and very pleasant staff. I would definitely stay here again. Nice, modern bathroom and very comfortable bed.

Michael - US solo leisure

Review Date:26 January 2007

your delightful hotel

Thank you for arranging my husband and son's stay with you. They said the hotel was fabulous, the food glorious, the staff delightful and their bedroom sounded like something I only dream about!

Dot Yeo - Uk father & son - leisure & business

Review Date:18 december 2006

festive get together

It was one of our most enjoyable get togethers that we've had for a very long time, the food, the atmosphere and the surroundings made the evening a very pleasurable experience. As one of the lucky people staying overnight, I was only sorry we had to depart early on Saturday morning. The room was beautiful, very comfortable with spectacular views [even in the dark!].

Daphne Skinnard - BBC radio Cornwall - Office party.

Review Date:26 April 2004

compliments to the chef

I dined with my wife and some guests over from Ireland at the Bay on Easter Sunday. Having been there previously I expected fine food, but my expectations and those of my guests were surpassed on that evening.

I have never felt the inclination to express satisfaction thus, but I know people are too ready to express the opposite. We have dined in all the restaurants in Penzance and the surrounding area, but feel yours is the most superior.

My compliments to the Chef and the staff

Dean Mooney - Penzance diner

Review Date:30 August 20.06

My husband and I enjoyed our stay, the room was very comfortable and the view wonderful and the food, especially in the evening, really delicious. Touches such as the fruit bowl, home-made chocolates and complementary afternoon tea rather special and somewhat unusual. The staff were helpful, welcoming & charming too.

Dr & Mrs Twinn - London- UK-leisure, mature couple

Review Date: 9 August 2006

Hello dear friends!

We have arrived in Bruges, safe and sound, and already miss Cornwall !

As always, our holiday in your hotel and in your company was a real pleasure - we look forward to the next one in 2007 (7 nights in “our” St. Germoe : August 14th to 21st 2007 ) and hope to see you all in good health & wealth!

Warm regards to you both

And to your devoted and friendly staff !

Jacky and Sofie - Bruge- Belgium - leisure, mother & daughter

Review Date:10 july 2006

hms penzance dinner

Oh behalf of the Officers and Senior Rates messes of HMS Penzance I would like to thank you and your staff, very much indeed for the wonderful meal on Saturday. The food was exceptional & the restaurant provided a great atmosphere. We were all made to feel very welcome throughout, and the generous gift of port at the end of the meal was very much appreciated. We look forward to seeing you when next in port.

R J Parsons, Lt RN XO

Review Date: 22 June 2006

Special Gift for broken bed

Dear Proprieters of Mount Prospect!

I am the lady who's bed broke down.

What a surprise to recieve really a special gift from Hotel Penzance! So I can "wash"away the little unpleasant memory of your nice Victorian Hotel- I will do it with pleasure and thank you very much!

I assure you that I felt fine during the short stay - apart from......- and enjoyed the cuisine.

Maybe we will return once to the beautiful countryside of Cornwall and than surely choose your Hotel.

Yours sincerely

Irmtraud Maier - Switzerland- leiure, mature couple

Review Date: 05 June 2006
Stay Duration: 3 nights

I just wanted to thank all of you…

…for making our stay at Hotel Penzance last week so pleasant. We had two nights with you last year in August and three nights last week and have been very impressed by the friendly and efficient service and the quality of the accommodation, food, and all facilities on both occasions. The room with its wonderful view was a real treat and the shower room with lovely toiletries was something special. The cafetiere and ground coffee is a great idea. I hope we will be able to return in the not too distant future. Many thanks

Janet Regis - Somerset-UK - leisure, mature couple

Review Date: 19 april 2006

honeymoon memories

Thank you for the warm welcome on april 14th & 15th. This brought back memories as we spent our honeymoon at the hotel 25 years ago! The hotel has changed for the better with excellent accommodation, sea views, food and service from staff. We will definately be back again to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary in April 2031. With this in mind, is it possible to book the same room, No 25, in advance for the Easter period in 2031?

Mr & Mrs Chavda - Harrow- Uk, leisure, mature couple

16 December 2005

friday Night christmas party

I want to thank all those who contributed to the very enjoyable evening, we were very impressed by the attentiveness and courtes of the waiting staff, as an added bonus, being a small office group, we were delighted to participate in the party games with the larger groups, particularly the pea-shooting!

D. J Reynolds & Co - office Christmas party

Review Date: August 2005

Thanks

We celebrated our honeymoon at your beautiful hotel August last year and will cherish the memories forever. Unfortunately, my husband will be working offshore for our first wedding anniversary, but hope that we will enjoy the hospitality of your wonderful hotel again soon.

Thank you

Chris

Review Date: 24 June 2005

Dear Yvonne

Just a quick note to say thank you for making the necessary arrangements last Friday. We had a lovely evening, just a shame you weren't around. Your manager - I think it was Jim? Did you proud. He welcomed us and was pleased to meet Charlie!! The toy was excellent - Chico the elephant goes everywhere with us now and the rose was also beautiful.

The food and Champagne was as good as we remembered on our wedding day. We both had Scallops to start. I had guinea fowl for main and Claire the Beef. To follow I had the Pavlova and Claire the ice cream.

Once again a big thank you to you and your staff for a wonderful evening - please ensure you pass on our thanks to all of them

Kind regards

Robert Holme - London - UK -leisure, young family

Review Date: 5 Jan 2005
New Year's Eve

Thank You!

Your New Years Eve was fantastic!! We have eaten in the restaurant many times and been delighted with both food and service but you really excelled even your own very high standards for this event. In fact we all agreed that we had not eaten better quality food anywhere...and we have travelled far. Your staff were superb, attentive, friendly and fun, maybe the pea shooters were a step too far but hey it was New Year, and one that we will remember. Thank you so very much to all of you, your hard work was much appreciated.

Elizabeth & Ian Newton, & friends.

Review Date:16.November 2004

We were very warmly welcomed and were particularly impressed by 'The Bay' Restaurant, both by the ambiance and the excellence of both the food and service.Congratulations on the high standards of your staff who are an absolute credit to you, despite being a young team they were courteous, polite and professional. We would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone!

Mr & Mrs Borrowcliffe - Leicester- UK -

Review Date:02.November 20.04

I shall be back!

It was my first visit to Cornwall, and I did enjoy the walking. In spite of the dire weather forcast, we were so lucky with sunshine most days. I congratulate you on your restaurant and the very delicious food plus the excellent service and friendly staff. I shall certainly be back!

David Davies - London-UK -solo leisure

Yvonne and Stephen....

Forgive our delay in writing to thank you and the staff of Hotel Penzance for the great accommodations and even greater service. It seems that the days and weeks following a holiday break are always spent catching up on what you missed when you were away and that is clearly what has delayed this message to you.

We enjoyed our days in Penzance and the Cornwall region and came home knowing that we had added an important part of English history, art, culture, etc., to our life experiences. Ever since our return, we've been telling all who will listen that your part of the UK must be on their future travel itineraries.

Thanks again for making our stay relaxing and enjoyable We miss the fine dining and attentive service that accompanied it.

Susan & Frank Burtnett - US -leisure mature couple

Review Date:10 September 2003

good food guide

Whilst spending 4 days at thr hotel, we planned to eat in some of the restaurants in your guide. We never did because the food was so good at Hotel penzance. Wonderful seafood [lobster, sole & langoustine], good quality local lamb and beef, well cooked fresh vegetables and a good balance of flavours - the sacllops and prawns with saffron and coconut risotto with a touch of chilli oil was superb. The service is friendly and the decor, ambience & view stimulating.

Ian Gregg - Penrith- Uk leisure, mature couple

Review Date:17 july 2003

our stay in your hotel

We had a wonderful time at your hotel. We feel very priviledged indeed.

Your hotel provides for many delights for all the senses - one only needs to be reminded of:- the view from the room, the design of the restaurant, the seagulls cries [for which you may not be responsible], the taste of the food, just the right blend of tea etc. etc.. But first of all... the human touch. We did appreciate this atmosphere made of friendliness which is neither over familiar nor overreserved.

We hope to have the priviledgeof staying there again for good holidays

Jean-Paul Guisan & Thierry Pahud - Geneva - leisure

Review Date: 26 October 2002
Stay Duration: 4 nights

Merry Christmas to all!

I will never forget our stay at Hotel Penzance. The room was delightful, the view magnificent, and the food - well I am not in the least surprised that you have won awards. How you made time for us when you were hosting a wedding, I do not know but I appreciated how special you made us feel even though you were especially busy. My aunt is a wine conoisseur, has tasted wines all over the world. She was very happy to find some of her favorites on your wine list. It took a long time for me to save up to be able to come to Cornwall from Virginia. Your staff and your hotel made the trip all the more special.

Thanks.

Macon Williams - Virginia - US - family group

Review Date:20 May 2002

new job celebration

Everything passed with flying colours, we failed to find the slightest fault with anything!

Service was exemplary, presentation of food excellent, wines/port/cheesees at the correct temperature etc a lovely evening, I have no hesitation in recommending you.

Mr & mrs Swift - Penzance