The receptionists were kind and helpful. The room was small but it was enough for me. For continental Europeans : don't forget to bring a British plug adapter! The sink was not in the bathroom but next to the bed, which was a bit original. Apart from that, the room was well-equipped and very calm, for a pleasant night.

The Riviera Hotel near Plymouth hoe is in a great position as it is only 30 seconds walk to the sea front area. However a few things that I noticed were no extractor fan in the toilet, room doors that require a firm push to close properly (I could only close my main room door by leaning against it and shoving hard) and single glazed windows (which made the room a bit chilly in the morning).
These details are minor to be honest, but one of my main issues with any accomodation is wall thickness and here they are really thin - I could easily hear the conversation of the people next door. It was so clear that it almost felt like they were sat on the end of my bed. Obviously this also meant at night I could hear them snoring, walking around and also using the bathroom - and they were not being loud themselves, it was the ultra thin walls of the room. I think the room I was in was once part of a bigger room that has been divided with thin boarding or something similar, which is why the sound travels so easily.

The room itself did its job but is in clear need of an update. At least it was clean and the free wifi was great, as was the freeview tv.
The owners were super nice but for roughly an extra £10 you could go close by (across the road in this case) and have somewhere that feels much more modern, fresh, updated and with no thin wall problems. The Riviera Hotel was by no means a bad place, but there are nicer, more efficient places within a minutes walk that do a better job for almost exactly the same price. I just personally cannot handle hearing everything that next door is doing, especially when they are all snoring away while I'm reading before trying to sleep.

I would recommend this hotel if you don't mind/care about easily hearing what the people in the room next door are saying or doing. If you can deal with that then this hotel will probably be fine for you.

Pros:

*Location - very close to sea front & town center

*Free wifi

Cons:

*Very thin walls in my room

*No extractor fan in the toilet

*My room looks like it hasn't been refurbished in years (not a big deal as such)

*No double glazing made it quite chilly in the morning

Made very welcome by owners,spotless rooms,good breakfast.Room furniture a little faded,due for replacement. Ideally situated for the Hoe,Parking in the immediate area,could be a problem.Otherwise a pleasant stay.

I was here for one night.

Parking is easy if you arrive after 6pm and intend to leave before 10am. I did so.

The owners are very friendly. My room was on the second floor with en suite. I saw several toilets/bathrooms which suggest that there are non en suite rooms. However, I cannot comment on such facilities.

The room was comfortable, The shower was good. Breakfast was good, effiiciently delivered and as ordered. We took the landlord's advice for an evening meal, there being no restaurant, and were sent to a pub round the corner. NOT good. We should have stuck to the "Thai Paradise" restaurant over the road.

The Riviera is just yards from the Hoe. It is a gorgeous setting. Worthy of a stay in itself. Alas, like so much of Plymouth it is affected, or is that afflicted, by the flaming Gulls !

Would I stay again ? Probably.