About Artist Residence Penzance - West Cornwall

Our 11 boutique rooms in Penzance form a fun and hip boutique guesthouse in the historic heart of Central Penzance, on Chapel Street. Contemporary design housed within a Grade II listed 17th Century Georgian mansion makes for a magical 'old meets new', with a fun and funky informal vibe. Guests range from romantic couples to solo travellers, from culture seekers and art lovers to cornish explorers - attracting all ages!

Rooms

Each of the playful boutique hotel style rooms have been individually designed and decorated by Cornish & British artists. Choose one that appeals to your inner artist - from the wacky street art murals in Jo Peel to Pinky Vision pastel sea-scapes, vintage butterfly themed Dolly Divine to cool & chic A.R Blank. Stay in your own private masterpiece with the comforts of top-notch bedding, en-suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, flatscreen digital TV’s and eco-chic toiletries. Each room is totally unique - to suit different tastes. The artistic fun doesn’t stop with our rooms. All of our guests have access to our magnificent all-white room on the ground floor, which serves as our breakfast room, gallery, chill-out space and cafe, with an eclectic hotpotch of new and recycled furniture to lounge on.

Room Amenities

Free Wi-Fi ~ Flat screen digital TV's ~ Quality bedding ~ Luxurious 240 thread count linen ~ Fluffy towels ~ En-Suite Bathrooms ~ Eco-Friendly Bee Kind Toiletries ~ Fair trade tea & coffee facilities ~ Individaully designed rooms ~ Original art 

Guest Services

Free wireless broadband internet ~ Friendly, helpful & efficient staff ~ Ground floor guest area to relax in  ~ Complementary pocket sized map and local recommendations  guiding you to a fun and relaxing stay

Guest Breakfast's

Delicious breakfasts are packed with local cornish produce. A selection of locally sourced juices, cereals, yoghurt and fruit are beautifully laid out on a buffet, with fair trade Clipper tea and fresh Origins coffee served to the tables. Hot dishes such as eggs benedict or florentine, scrambled eggs with smoked salmon or streaky bacon and vine roasted tomoatos, omelettes and fluffy American pancakes are cooked fresh to order. All served on a selection of pretty mismatched and brightly coloured crockery, Artist Residence breakfasts provide a great start to the day.

Art

If you imagine an atom, Artist Residence has art at its core. Its not just the artist rooms that are visual feasts, but the whole of our boutique accommodation is filled head to toe with art. Our cafe / art gallery shows regular exhibitions and artisan pieces are sold and displayed in our quirky shop space.

Penzance

Artist Residence is a great base for exploring Penzance’s bohemian charms and South West Cornwall, just 5 minutes from the sparkling sea-front and Penzance Rail Station. Walk out of our chunky red front door to Chpael Street and you are on Penzance’s most vibrant street, crammed with cafe’s, restaurants, pubs, shops and gallery’s. Penzance, a historic port town, is the perfect base for exploring world famous attractions such as St Michaels Mount, Minack Theatre and Lands End, as well as being located on the South West Coastal Path for breathtaking walks. Popular towns, villages and beaches such as St Ives, Porthcurno, Mousehole and Sennen Cove are located close by, with Penzance being the port of travel to the Isles of Scilly. Penzance is the ultimate staycation.

All guests receive a complimentary z-map with all the best places to go for food and fun when you stay in our hotel in cornwall. 

Artist Residence Contact Details

Artist Residence 
Penzance, The Georgian House, 
20 Chapel Street
, Penzance
, West Cornwall, England, UK, TR18 4AW

Tel: +44 (0)1736 365 664


Fax: +44 (0)1736 800080

Email: penzance@artistresidence.co.uk

Business Traveller?

Learn more about our business rates, deals and services. Email: charlie@artistresidence.co.uk

Directions

Whether you are travelling by car, train or air, everything you need to know about how to get here plus DIRECTIONS

Check in and Check out

Check in is from 2pm and check out is at 11am. Looking to store your baggage upon check-out? No problem. We will store your luggage safely and securly for the day, so it is yours to enjoy hassle free! Complementary of course.

Fascinating facts

Originally named The Georgian House, a grade 2 listed building, Artist Residence is listed as no. 7 on the Penzance town trail making it one of the most historic buildings in Penzance and quirkiest hotels in Cornwall. 

Press

Artist Residence boutique hotel penzance has been featured in Conde Nast Traveller, Sunday Times Travel Magazine, The Times Cool Hotel Guide, the Telegraph and The Guardian among other features. Artist Residence Penzance is also recommended by I-Escape and Alastair Sawdays. Check out reviews that have been written about our quirky boutique hotel in Penzance.