Reviews of Admiral MacBride
1 The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LR, United Kingdom

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Reviewed: 8 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewLocation on barbican.bed very comfortable
WiFi was bit hit and miss
Reviewed: 5 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewRight in the heart of Plymouth Barbican Plenty of bars and eating places Room had nice view of the harbour The car park was as described but had gone up th£13 per day or £55 per week not the pubs fault
Very noisy road just outside so a lot of people shouting at night and lots of vehicle noise early morning
Reviewed: 5 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewComfortable and clean.
Only paper cups for tea, coffee and water. A bit of a low hum due to the room being adjacent to the beer cellar. The bar was closed when we got back from having dinner just after 9pm.
Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewSuperb location with lovely harbour view. Single room was small but comfortable. Met only one member of staff but very pleasant.
I applaud your aim of reducing single-use plastic but the soap dispenser provided was difficult to use in the shower. Put a wall-mounted one in the shower? The pub music thankfully finished early but I don't think it added much to the area's atmosphere. The boy racers (motorbikes and cars) were very noisy and I think dangerous. I suggest any future guest report it to the police on 101 (I say that having been defeated at my attempt to contact the City Council).
Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, really friendly staff
No light in the shower
Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and views over the harbour. Despite being over a pub, no noise issues from downstairs. Friendly staff.
I arrived to check in about 4.10pm and told the girl on the bar I’d go upstairs to sort my stuff out then be back down for a crab sandwich - I’ve had them there many times as a guest staying or while just passing. Came back down to order at about 5.05 and she told me kitchen had closed at 5pm. Some warning of that when I said I’d be back down would have been nice! Fortunately her colleague overheard and said he’d do it anyway - it was lovely as always. Fair bit of traffic noise in the morning though.
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewThe view and location were incredible!
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewValue
Cramped toilet
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPerfect location. Pleasant staff always try to stay there when in Plymouth.
Nothing
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location love the view from room over looking the harbour. Room was great size .
The room was lovely apart from the dust and shower wasn't cleaned properly bed was abit of nightmare due the wooden edges kept banging our legs and the pillows kept falling down the back of bed big cap. No shower gel in shower? As its above a pub be prepared for load music till late and noisy boy racers. Maybe some blackout blinds as gets bright very quick.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewRooms were sea/harbour facing, very clean, location good, comfortable.
Pillows very hard. Would suggest King size beds rather than double. Also provide, shampoo/bodywash would be a good touch and towel rails to hang wet towels. Also a fan in the bedroom, as rooms were very warm.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe room felt like a cosy, old-fashioned English bedroom come sitting room. We could see the famous Mayflower steps from our window along with great views of the marina. It was perfectly located for shops, restaurants and walks, plus we were able to park conveniently in a car park a mere 5 minute walk away. It cost about £13 for 24 hours, not cheap but we had peace of mind knowing it was just across the road.
Everything was fine.
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewOur room suited our requirements. There wasn't a view but it was quiet!
The stairs!!
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice place in the heart of the tourist part of Plymouth, right by the Mayflower Museum. Would recommend for a short stay as good location and value.
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewthe room was convenient, clean, comfortable and was able to access through a separate door.
being updated, blinds didn't go up so it was dark and we didn't have a view as at the back of the property
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewRoom decor was lovely. Location great.
No shampoo or shower ge
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewComfortable bed. Very clean. Great location
Food finished at 3pm