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14-22 Elliott Street, The Hoe, Plymouth, PL1 2PS
Good
Overall rating from 50 reviews

Guest reviews of the The Astor Hotel

Good
catherine from grez-doiceau, BE (Solo leisure traveller) 05 January 2009

No overall comment. (107444821)

Poor
Anonymous (Young couple) 21 November 2008

No overall comment. (107985345)

negative comments reception area untidy. bathroom light in room didn't work and wasn't fixed during stay. windows rattled even when locked. poor water pressure for shower.
Average
Robert from GOOLE, GB (Solo business traveller) 08 November 2008

No overall comment. (107536686)

positive comments excellent staff
negative comments no heating in room. TV at about 8ft. (stiff neck)
Average
Michael from Hastings, GB (Mature couple) 01 November 2008

I didn't think the price was particularly cheap and would have expected more for my money. My daughter is at University in Plymouth so will need to be using hotels quite alot over the next three years and was hopeful this would have been better as the position was perfect for the town and the university. (107571903)

positive comments The breakfast on the first day was excellent as it was cooked fresh to order, but that was not the case on the second day as it was a buffet and there were no mushrooms or fried bread??
negative comments The room was very small and not at all like the pics on the internet - very disappointing. The room was extremely cold although the radiator was turned right up. We asked for extra heating and was given an electric heater, but this was inadequate. The shower attachment fell off the wall both days and the water barely came out, making it very difficult to wash your hair
Average
Sue from St Just, GB (Mature couple) 30 October 2008

Room was small and view was dreadful. (107267949)

positive comments The room was clean and selection of complimentaries was excellent.
negative comments Double electric socket was in use which contravenes all health and safety aspects. Breakfast was horrid with buffet style "hot lights" making food rubbery and inedible. Quite the worst breakfast we have ever experienced.
Poor
Anonymous (Mature couple) 13 October 2008

Would think twice before booking this hotel again, do not think it was value for money. (107400564)

positive comments Was able to obtain drinks from bar untill late evening/early morning, breakfast was good and served hot.
negative comments First room (smoking) was in very poor condition with wallpaper peeling from walls and damp patches everywhere, furniture was very dated and would have obtained refund and moved hotels if another room was not made available. Second room was adequate.
Excellent
Lynn from Nottinghamshire, GB (Solo business traveller) 03 October 2008

A hotel with character and history. (107756876)

positive comments Excellent staff, clean room.
negative comments Only 4 TV channels, no channel 5. TV high up making it slightly uncomfortable to watch.
Good
Anonymous (Young couple) 02 September 2008

For the price we paid it was good value but I think the website makes it look nicer than it really is. We didn't spend much time in the hotel so it was fine, but I wouldn't want to spend the weekend indoors. (107121692)

positive comments -great location -nice bed -good breakfast
negative comments -hotel little bit old, needing maintenance, a little stuffy -room was quite small -had to wait to have breakfast -room window faced dirty alley/rooftop not much of a view
Good
Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller) 18 August 2008

No overall comment. (107152612)

Excellent
trevor from gainsborough, GB (Solo leisure traveller) 05 August 2008

enjoyable - made to feel valued (107110029)

positive comments obvious that staff and management actually care about their hotel
negative comments tv freeview not working in room
Good
Anonymous (Young couple) 29 July 2008

No overall comment. (108041037)

positive comments Staff very friendly and helpful, room very clean, bed comfortable.
negative comments Room small and not well soundproofed, reception area could do with an update
Good
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 16 June 2008

No overall comment. (97154476)

Poor
Anonymous (Other) 15 June 2008

No overall comment. (99169919)

negative comments shower did not work. the bed was very uncomfortable and generally not a pleasant experience.
Good
ANDREW from ABINGDON, GB (Mature couple) 29 May 2008

although only staying for one night we soon felt part of the hotel guests. Location of hotel was really good. We didn't eat at the hotel in the evening as we had people to meet up with , but the breakfast was very good. Staff were very accommodating and were helpful with guests who wanted to leave luggage a bit longer because of the run etc. (97123217)

positive comments Hotel and staff helpfull welcoming and friendly. Also location was ideal for half marathon as it was very near to start/finish line. Hotel manager also enthusiastic about event which made short stay more enjoyable.
negative comments Only down pointwas condition of bedroom carpet which was rather badly stained.
Excellent
Richard from Devon, GB (Young couple) 09 May 2008

Not being a native of the area, I would have greatly appreciated a map of the area on line and also being given a few nearby landmarks would have been helpful. We rang the hotel for directions and, although we were in fact only a couple of streets away,the receptionist was unable to direct us, not being local to the area herself. Otherwise, I felt the information supplied was both helpful and sufficient for our needs. The staff were very willing and cheerful and this was a real bonus as we felt able to settle into our stay immediately. I was very pleased with all aspects of our stay and intend to return to this hotel in the future. Thankyou to all of the staff for their endeavours. Much appreciated. (97627846)

positive comments The accomodation was spacious and very pleasing to the eye, with dark wood, non mass-produced, character furniture offering ample storage and maximum comfort. Large, exotic lamps complemented the four poster bedand added to the ambience. I am pleased to say the suite was spotless and the attention to thoughtful, little details made our stay a most pleasant one. Best of all, all of the staff we encountered were delightful. They were polite and efficient and seemed genuinely desirous to help.
negative comments The water pressure on the shower unit was pathetic, rendering it unusable. As I have very long hair, I had great difficulty washing my hair. Other than this, everything was most satisactory.
Excellent
CHRISTOPHER from ERITH, GB (Family with older children) 16 April 2008

booked blind so apprehensive but staff were always helpful attentive and friendly so need not have worried.especially accommodating with eve meal when we arrived later than expected.clean comfortable rooms.nothing flash but an enjoyable stay. (97881809)

positive comments location.nice atmosphere.very friendly and helpful staff
Excellent
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 08 April 2008

Nice clean comfortable hotel and enjoyed my stay (97629296)

positive comments very high standard of room
Excellent
julian from torrington, GB (Mature couple) 09 February 2008

This was a most pleasant stay, the staff were helpful and friendly and most professional towards their work. The room was comfortable and clean. The only downside of this hotel was the shortage of car parking spaces, but this can be, and was overcome. The food was excellent. (97702513)

positive comments The room was very clean and adequate for our needs. All the staff were friendly and very professional in their work.
negative comments The room was rather warm, there being a problem with the radiator controls. However we were advised of this on arrival and accepted the problem.
Good
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 22 January 2008

Would have liked to know that parking was on the street, though this was not a problem in mid January it may be more of a problem during busy times. (97211373)

positive comments Bed was very comfortable and room decor was nice
negative comments Room was very small for a double, bath was only half size and would not empty
Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 13 December 2007

No overall comment. (97654629)

Excellent
Stephen from Seaton, GB (Solo leisure traveller) 21 November 2007

The hotel is convenient for anyone attending a show at Plymouth Pavilions, being less than 10 minutes walk away. Close to the Hoe, there was little street noise. The bed was very comfortable, the room warm - a definite plus on a windy November night - and I slept really well. The strong winds did rattle the window frame a little, but not enough to stop you going to sleep. Having Freeview TV was another plus, and the reception staff were very friendly & helpful. Breakfast was the only disappointent - the man who served me at breakfast wasn't impolite, but lacked the geniality of his colleagues, such as the lady who I saw serving other guests. Also, I thought the continental breakfast selection was too limited - no fruit or croissants, for example. (97719358)

positive comments Warm, clean, comfortable room. Digital TV. Quiet location. Reception staff were very friendly. Convenient for Plymouth Pavilions.
negative comments Continental breakfast selection was limited.
Excellent
Lindsey from Devon, GB (Mature couple) 14 November 2007

The main door to the hotel was opened for us on arrival so this made a great start to our overnight experience. Lovely room , good breakfast and perfect location for both the Hoe and the city centre. We had tickets for the theatre and were able to walk there in less than 5 mins.We paid (97473371)

positive comments Our room had been recently refurbished. Great bathroom and lovely products.
Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 30 October 2007

No overall comment. (97385316)

positive comments The bed was comfortable and the bathroom adequate, although shower only.
negative comments You opened the door and were faced immediately with a large wardrobe. The view was of the back yard. The TV didn't work and wasnt fixed.
Good
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 09 October 2007

Very handy for town and Hoe (97849713)

positive comments Location
negative comments Small room. Limited menu for dinner
Good
Robert from Hatfield, GB (Other) 07 May 2007

No overall comment. (99593945)

positive comments Accommodation very clean and well maintained. Staff very polite.
negative comments Waiting staff in restaurant very poor, with total lack of knowledge.
Excellent
Anonymous (Other) 25 April 2007

My cousin and I who were in Plymouth for a family funeral were made to feel at home. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Whilst the restaurant was excellent, we would have preferred to have been able to select one or two dishes rather than ordering the complete meal. (99752731)

positive comments Staff friendly and efficient. Faulty television in both my room and my cousin's room quickly fixed. Towels changed each day.
Excellent
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 24 April 2007

Friendly, comfortable hotel with a good breakfast. (99477451)

positive comments Very quiet room and comfortable bed
negative comments Parking is stated as free but limited on the website. When I arrived should I have wished to park during the day I would have had to purchase a pass at
Excellent
Anonymous (Young couple) 13 April 2007

The hotel is perfectly located within walking distance to see all of Plymouth. The room was very clean with a modern feel. Staff were very polite and went out of their way to help us. (99127182)

positive comments Location, friendliness of staff and cleanliness.
negative comments Room a bit small but is ok if you are only using it as a base whilst visiting Plymouth. Parking would've been a problem however, staff were willing for us to use their private car park as we were not using the car during our stay.
Excellent
Thomas Vivian from Penzance, GB (Young couple) 11 April 2007

During our stay, we noticed a discount offer for first time bookings, which was not made apparent when booking online. Our stay was very comfortable and the staff were very helpful. (99000498)

positive comments Accommodation was clean and tidy and in an ideal, central location
negative comments Disliked the smoking in the hotel
Excellent
Lee from Waltham abbey, GB (Same sex couple) 11 April 2007

No overall comment. (99155928)

positive comments The room was cleaned to a high standard, although it was only being used as a temporary smokers bedroom due to major re-furbishment within the hotel. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Even the proprietor/owner gave the personal touches by conversing with the guests.
negative comments The only thing I disliked was the fact that our room was bijou. The bathroom was almost as big as the bedroom. It was as if they had a used a single room and temporarily used it as a double. Like I said, this was due to the re-furbishment and should not reflect on the hotel itself.
Good
Andrew from Mawgan Porth, United Kingdom;GB (Young couple) 11 April 2007

No overall comment. (99284974)

Good
Fiona from reading, GB (Group of adult friends) 11 April 2007

The proximity to the sea front and the Hoe was not in the Hotel description and I think is a strong point. The description of the hotel includes parking, but on arrival we were told it was limited and full. We had to pay for on road parking and that evening there was none within four streets of the hotel. The staff were lovely and made the stay. Unfortunately the other guests were drunk and loud during the night. (Stag weekend I think) (99735376)

positive comments Good location, friendly staff and good food.
negative comments noise from outside the room (airconditioning or something)Lack of off road parking.
Excellent
Paul from Gloucester, GB (Mature couple) 28 March 2007

Have stayed several times before. Very good as usual. Especially good value at the weekend (99162896)

positive comments Spacious room. Good bathroom
Excellent
Jacqueline from Dudley, United Kingdom;GB (Group of adult friends) 21 March 2007

Hotel is currently undergoing refurbishment, this did not impact on our stay at all. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff were attentive and helpful, arranging taxis and giving advice on places to visit etc. Hotel is close to the sea and near to local bars and clubs. Restaurant food was excellent with generous portion sizes. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this hotel to people visiting Plymouth. (99448853)

positive comments Bedrooms were clean and comfortable. Restaurant food was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Hotel is conveniently situated.
Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 12 March 2007

No overall comment. (99685273)

Excellent
Paul from Gloucester, United Kingdom;GB (Group of work colleagues) 03 March 2007

Excellent position 50m from the Hoe and sea view. Accessing some rooms might be difficult for less mobile guests. My second visit, and better than the previous occasion. Overall, excellent value for money. Comfort equivalent to the impersonal 4 star chains for scarcely more than the cheap B&Bs. As a single traveller, I was upgraded to a double room. I am often in Plymouth and have used a number of hotels, but shall not bother searching elsewhere in future (99875902)

positive comments Spacious, clean modern room with an excellent bathroom
Excellent
Alun from Porth, United Kingdom;GB (Solo business traveller) 23 February 2007

No overall comment. (99231096)

Good
Paul from Gloucester, United Kingdom;GB (Solo business traveller) 30 January 2007

Good mid-range hotel in easy walking distance of the Hoe, Sea Front, and City Centre. Parking on the street outside, although free from 1800 to 1000. Bar and restaurant facilities looked perfectly good, but I used neither. The hotel was almost empty and, as a result, I had to order individual items such as yogurt and fruit juice at breakfast. Pretty good value when compared to the nearby 4 star chains and cheaper small hotels. (99169437)

positive comments Spacious room and good bathroom: upgraded from single to double room
negative comments Lack of a desk/table to sit and work
Excellent
NEIL from fordingbridge, United Kingdom;GB (Solo business traveller) 02 December 2006

enjoyed stay. it would be useful to put on your web site that parking permits are available from you as i ended up paying for parking twice! (99687503)

Excellent
Phil from East Ham, United Kingdom;GB (Young couple) 22 November 2006

No overall comment. (99614092)

Good
Anonymous (Family with young children) 08 November 2006

No overall comment. (99533902)

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negative comments Hotel tr
Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 05 November 2006

No overall comment. (99109566)

positive comments The hotel was warm and comfortable. The food was good too!
negative comments Lack of shower in room
Good
Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller) 01 July 2006

The service was good. (3304381900)

positive comments The room was comfortable and very clean
Excellent
Fiona from Poole, United Kingdom;GB (Family with older children) 24 June 2006

No overall comment. (3304898344)

Excellent
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 21 June 2006

No overall comment. (3304860668)

positive comments Staff, Location, Facilities
negative comments No Parking
Good
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 02 June 2006

No overall comment. (3304743588)

positive comments The reception staff were excellent. The room wasn't ready when I arrived, and so the staff made me a pot of tea, and made me very welcome.
Excellent
Anonymous (Mature couple) 04 May 2006

we enjoyed our stay, the hotel location, staff and food were excellent we was in walking distance of 'the Hoe' and the town centre (3304613077)

positive comments very clean and luxurious with a sea view, perfect!
negative comments the four poster bed was lovely but the mattress was very hard and uncomfortable
Excellent
paul from hereford, United Kingdom;GB (Young couple) 29 June 2005

No overall comment. (2453487)

Poor
Anonymous (Group of work colleagues) 02 June 2005

No overall comment. (2333508)

Excellent
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 03 May 2005

No overall comment. (2102821)

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