The Star Inn

I booked this hotel around 2 months before for the last weekend of July to spend my birthday in Penzance. They called me when we were arriving from Cardiff (almost 4 hours journey) to tell us that they have to cancel our 2 nights due to fire alarm test without any compensation, just that they are very sorry... Clearly an excuse, probably they overbooked, so we had to try to find something in July for that same night, when everything was full or overpriced! It was an amazing birhday present... 😒

I went to check in and rooms where unavailable due to renovation..not even a sorry

The person who constructed the sleeping quarters upstairs had no intimate knowledge of levels, squares, and perpendiculars. And if you have reached the age where an in-suite bath might be more of a necessity than a luxury, this might not be the place for you. However, this inn has character, and is frequented by characters. The innkeeper is a man of many hats, and with his loyal sidekick Joey everything gets done in good time. The food and drinks are good and reasonably priced, and the a**osphere of the place brought back pleasant memories of the warmth and friendliness of the Cornish people on a Market Jew Street that has remained unchanged for 50 years.

The location is excellent and the service was really good. Only real downside was the access to the hotel from the back of the hotel was pretty dirty. Overall not bad for the value however.

Very pleasant stay, due to the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. The place itself is a bit worn, but the beds are comfortable and the continental breakfast is excellent. Given the budget price, it is good value.

The stay was a pleasant experince