Penzance

Union Hotel

Name: Union Hotel
Address: 59 Chapel Street, Penzance, TR18 4AE, United Kingdom

StayScore

/100

Confidence: Medium

59 Chapel Street, Penzance, TR18 4AE, United Kingdom

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★★★3-star hotel

The Union Hotel sits in the centre of Penzance, occupying a historic 17th-century building and offering views over Mount’s Bay from many rooms. The property includes several public rooms — notably Nelson’s Bar, a Victorian theatre bar and an on-site restaurant, Hamilton’s — and serves an English breakfast each morning. Facilities listed on the hotel site include free Wi‑Fi, baggage storage and basic in-room amenities such as a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Score breakdown

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StayScore

67/100

6/10

3.6/5

3.4/5

Scores last verified: 13 Aug 2026

StayScore Analysis

Why this hotel scores 67/100

The Union Hotel in Penzance suits travellers looking for a characterful, central base for exploring west Cornwall. Housed in a 17th‑century building with views over Mount’s Bay, it appeals to guests who value atmosphere, historic charm and easy access to the harbour, shops and ferry links to St Michael’s Mount. With lively public rooms such as Nelson’s Bar and Hamilton’s restaurant, it’s a strong pick for coastal breaks, walking escapes and evenings in town where location and period character matter most.

Amenities

What this hotel offers

Free parkingFree WiFiFamily roomsNon-smoking roomsBarBreakfast

Highlights

✓ Central Penzance location within easy walking distance of the harbour and ferry to St Michael’s Mount
✓ Views over Mount’s Bay from many rooms and public areas
✓ Historic 17th‑century building with characterful public rooms including Nelson’s Bar and Hamilton’s restaurant

Things to know

• Traditional, period building means room sizes and layouts vary and the feel is more historic than contemporary
• Central town location brings more evening activity than quieter coastal or rural hotels

Hotel surroundings