The Cornwall Hotel Collection acquires The Falmouth Hotel

The Cornwall Hotel Collection, owners of The Greenbank in Falmouth and The Alverton in Truro, has announced the addition of The Falmouth Hotel to its portfolio.

The group said the new addition to the portfolio marks a “significant milestone” for The Cornwall Hotel Collection, the hospitality landscape in Falmouth, and the wider county. 

With a legacy spanning over a century of running award-winning hospitality businesses in “exceptional” locations, the team behind the Cornish hotel operators said they are looking forward to embracing The Falmouth Hotel into the portfolio, and back under local ownership after almost 20 years. 

Chairman of the board of directors, Roger French, said: “We are honoured to welcome The Falmouth Hotel into The Cornwall Hotel Collection family. Our roots in Cornwall go back generations, and we understand the responsibility that comes with stewarding such iconic establishments. The Falmouth Hotel holds a special place in the hearts of many, and we are committed to ensuring its legacy endures for generations to come.”

Heading up the purchase is Ben Young, managing director of The Cornwall Hotel Collection, whose leadership for Cornwall’s hospitality industry will steer the transformation of The Falmouth Hotel into a premium destination for both visitors and locals to enjoy.  

Young added: “Falmouth deserves its eponymous hotel to shine brightly as a beacon of pride for the town. This is more than just a business deal for us. The Cornwall Hotel Collection has many personal ties and anecdotal links to The Falmouth Hotel. My family were on the board of directors for the original company, right up until the hotel was acquired by the Richardson Group in 2005, and the foundation stone was laid in 1865 by the brother of the first owner of our hotel in Truro.

“We believe that The Falmouth Hotel should properly reflect the town’s vibrant spirit and rich heritage. Through careful restoration and strategic enhancements, we will create a hotel destination that celebrates Falmouth’s unique identity while offering outstanding hospitality. We are focused on preserving and improving the hotel for the benefit of the town, the employees, and all stakeholders involved.”