The pub is very nice with friendly staff, we felt very well looked after. The food was also very good. Penryn itself hasn't got much to offer, but the Thirsty Scholar is definitely a little gem of a pub. Our room was ok, but could have provided a better overall experience with a more comfortable bed (a bit too soft for our liking), a mirror in the room (from a female perspective getting ready in the morning), soap by washbasin (in addition to small travel-size shower gel) and a shower with an even temperature (it was either hot or cold). However, overall we enjoyed our stay and it was near places we wanted to visit. Parking was nearby at the free town car park, a few minutes walk away from the pub.