The Union Hotel is in the centre of Penzance. A 5-minute walk from the sea, the 17th-century building houses Hamilton’s Restaurant and also Nelson’s Bar, where there is free WiFi. Rooms at The Union Hotel retain their traditional style, many have excellent sea views of Mount's Bay, and most are en suite. All are centrally heated and have a TV, a radio and tea and coffee facilities. A full English breakfast is served in the theatre bar, visited by Charles Dickens when he stayed at the hotel. The restaurant serves homemade dishes using produce from the local area. Guests can enjoy live music at the weekends in the on-site bar. Penzance has an array of restaurants offering Cornish cuisine as well as globally influenced menus. The town’s cinema and theatre are a 2-minute walk from the hotel, with a selection of bars and coffee shops even closer.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
6.6
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.0
Value for money
6.8
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
6.6
Low score for Penzance
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British • International
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Union Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Evening entertainment
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Union Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:30 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash is not accepted Union Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Live music is played until midnight in the on-site bar every weekend, and occasionally on week days. Guests in the standard rooms or located on the first floor may experience disturbances. All guests are welcome to attend for free.

If you have any questions regarding this, please use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Union Hotel

  • Room options at Union Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin
    • Family

  • The prices at Union Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Union Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Union Hotel is 500 yards from the centre of Penzance. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Union Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Live music/performance

  • Check-in at Union Hotel is from 14:30, and check-out is until 10:30.