History

Penzance began to flourish at the turn of the 19th century and became a popular Cornish destination. With the introduction of the railway through Cornwall, tourism in the area increased and the lovely beaches of Penzance were made accessible to everybody.

Named in honour of Victoria's Silver Jubilee, The Queens Hotel opened in a blaze of publicity in 1862 off the back of the increase in tourism. At the time of opening, it boasted the following public rooms; a coffee room, reading and writing room, ladies' drawing room and a smoking and billiard room. By the 1890s it was marketed as having hot and cold water and carefully-stocked wines!

Cornwall remains one of the main seaside tourist destinations in Britain, and The Queens Hotel still enjoys great popularity today.

Facilities

With its large function rooms and friendly team of staff, the facilities at The Queens Hotel are ideal for wedding celebrations. The hotel is grand, stylish, welcoming and comfortable, meaning that a perfect day can be enjoyed by the couple and all their guests.

The Reading Room

The Reading Room offers the ideal space for a relatively small, private, intimate ceremony and a reception for family and friends.

Civil Ceremony Capacity - 25 Guests
Formal Reception Capacity - 20 Guests

The Lounge

The Lounge is an eminently suitable room for wedding parties requiring somewhat larger yet still personable and intimate space.

Civil Ceremony Capacity - 50 Guests
Formal Reception Capacity - 60 Guests

The Ballroom

The Ballroom is perfect for a larger civil ceremony and reception party, with its sprung dancefloor and generous seating capacity.

Civil Ceremony Capacity - 140 Guests
Evening Reception Capacity - 140 Guests

Catering

The RAC award-winning chefs at The Queens Hotel will be delighted to create a bespoke menu, specially for your celebrations. They use their culinary expertise to tailor-make dishes that you and your guests will love. Whether you would prefer a traditional three-course wedding breakfast, complete with a delectable starter, mouthwatering roast and tantalising dessert, or something a little bit more unusual, your tastes and dietary requirements will be fantastically catered for by The Queens Hotel's talented team.

Accommodation

The bride and groom can take advantage of complimentary wedding-night accommodation in one of The Queens Hotel's finest suites. A full English breakfast is offered to the couple on the following morning. There are a further 71 rooms and suites available for overnight wedding guests. Overlooking Mounts Bay, the rooms are all equipped with WiFi and tea and coffee making facilities.

For more info, or to get in touch with the hospitality team at The Queens Hotel, please use their contact details below.