We popped in to the Chy-An-Albany hotel as we were looking for a four night stay. We were told there were rooms available at 150.00 a night. I had already looked on laterooms.com and was quoted 105.00. When questioned the staff informed me this was correct but the room could only be booked by laterooms to get it at this... more

Paul Rees and his staff worked tirelessly to help us enjoy our stay. The food at every meal was beautifully cooked and delicious. The local beaches were clean and we found St Ives a friendly place to unwind and use as a base for visiting other interesting places in Cornwall. more

We held our annual West Country Writers' Congress at the Chy-an Albany last weekend, and they couldn't have made us more welcome. The staff went out of their way to accommodate our various conference needs. The food was very good, the rooms copmfortable and we had an excellent weekend. It was particularly commendable as the hotel had been flooded out... more

Working in the trade, I booked the hotel for a writers congress. It was an excellent stay, in spite of a major flood 2 weeks earlier. The staff were extremely helpful and professional. They were proactive and the congress went very smoothly with no delays. There was always a senior member of staff available to deal with delegate demands. The... more

I have just organised the West Country Writers Association Annual Congress at the Chy-an-Albany Hotel - it was a great success. The comments I have received from the other guests were extremely positive and I know they very much enjoyed the occasion. The food was good, parts of the hotel had recently been refurbished and looked great. The hotel was... more

the west country writers conference was held at the chy an albany over a may weekend. Despite having had a disastrous flood only a week before, the hotel management provided us with an excellent conference, with good food, friendly service, good facilities for book room and conference room for 50. We could not fault their willingness to help, and everyone... more

If you are looking for a hotel in St Ives, centrally located without having to negotiate your car around the narrow lanes, then this is the place for you. Welcoming staff, thoughtful service and excellent food. If you like chintz, it has that, too. If you can, pay extra for a sea view. more

Having read earlier reviews, I am mystified by certain remarks. We arrived at Chy an Albany on Friday, 23rd May and were given a warm welcome. Our room (double De Luxe Sea View) was absolutely superb - decor, comfort, view over the ocean - all wonderful. The little extras (sparkling and still water etc) were all there. The en-suite was... more

We arrived with high expectations but they were quickly drowned by the wall to floor floral jungle. The friendly staff and cleanliness couldn’t be faulted but considering the astronomical room rate and quality of the amenities the experience was subpar. If you’re in the mood for a 1970’s floral themed British hotel experience and happy to pay handsomely for the... more