Truro's only four-star hotel, The Alverton, has unveiled a collection of 15 new individually designed luxury bedrooms and suites. The multi award-winning hotel, which is located in Cornwall's only city, opened The Courtyard in June. 

The Alverton is steeped in history, and its grade II listed status means new modern and luxurious touches are carefully woven with the hotel's rich past.  The building housed a convent from 1883 up until 1985 when it became too big for the nuns; The Courtyard was left unused when the convent closed.

In its own separate building, The Courtyard stands proud. Whichever way guests turn there's a story to tell, a piece of history to uncover or an original feature to notice. Retaining the historical features and character that make the structure so unique was one of the most exciting parts of bringing The Courtyard back to life.

The attention to detail throughout the building is purposeful and subtle all at once; the added touches have been carried through every stage of the careful restoration project. Each granite stone in the guests' separate lounge area was carefully removed, cleaned and numbered and then carefully relayed; Original doors have also been repaired, cleaned and returned to their original place.

Guests staying in The Courtyard's chapel suite won't fail to miss the stained glass window at the heart of the former place of prayer. In the lounge area, the original granite floor co-exists with warm luxurious fabrics. 

As well as housing the nuns and the horses in the stable block, in its former life The Courtyard also hosted the original washrooms; original drying racks from the late 18th century have also been retained.

In every new room in The Courtyard guests will find monsoon showers with White Company toiletries, a DAB radio, mini-fridge and coffee maker. Designer and bespoke soft-furnishings and fabrics, - including Ralph Lauren - original archways and exposed brick work comes as standard. In the suites sumptuous freestanding roll-top baths feature as well as double walk-in showers - there's a chance to relax at any opportunity.

More about The Alverton

The Alverton now boasts 50 bedrooms which makes it the largest hotel in Truro. Ideal for both leisure and business travellers alike, the hotel is also home to the brasserie. The hotel's restaurant, which is open daily to non-guests, serves a wide range of British flavours expertly cooked and acclaimed afternoon teas.  There's also a stylish bar which serves up some of Truro's most celebrated cocktails.

With its atmospheric and romantic building and landscaped gardens, The Alverton is also very popular for weddings. Its Great Hall, the convent's former chapel, has the potential to accommodate up to 140 seated guests and 180 standing.

The Alverton's location

The Alverton truly is set in the heart of Cornwall; it's a stylish and relaxed base, ideal for accessing the whole of the county.

As well as being just five minutes from Truro train station, and 40 minutes by car from Cornwall Airport (near Newquay), The Alverton is close to the county's best beaches and attractions.

A deluxe double in The Courtyard at The Alverton starts at £99. The superior rooms (doubles or twins) start at £119 per night. A night in a suite - either in the main hotel or the new Courtyard building - starts from £149 per room per night, based on two sharing. All rates include breakfast.

For more information, visit www.thealverton.co.uk.

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Laura Hicks

PR on behalf of The Alverton

M: 07595731388

E: laura@laurahickscomms.co.uk