The 25-room upscale Hotel Penzance is a boutique property set in an ivy-covered Edwardian town house built in 1900. Conveniently located for exploring West Cornwall, the Penzance is surrounded by lush, beautifully tended lawns and gardens, and a small but picturesque outdoor pool and sun terrace where guests can enjoy the panoramic sea views. Rooms are clean and individually decorated, with modern bathrooms, and most retain their Edwardian sensibility in period furnishings and architectural features. For a more modern seaside retreat, travelers could try The Tide House, which sports a chic, contemporary look.