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Reviews of Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel 4 stars

Southernhay East, Exeter, EX1 1QF, United Kingdom

#26 of 29 hotels in Exeter

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 4011 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I can’t think of a single thing.

    The hotel was clean and spacious, seemed well maintained, but I think what always makes my hotel experiences a pleasure, are the well turned out and polite staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    7.0
    Great position to discover Exeter.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ‘Spa’ jacuzzi was not working.

    The position was great and the foyer beautiful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    8.0
    Comfort and convenience in central Exeter
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Central locality. Friendly/helpful staff. Leisure facilities

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    8.0
    On arrival we were told breakfast included but when we went to restaurant next morning we’re told not so…so that was dis
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Corridors with cleaning equipment in them & carpets need abandoning.

    Spacious entrance…location…spa facilities though we didn’t have time to use them..

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    7.0
    Staff make the stay the best
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I could hear my neighbour from our room 😔 the only downside was this , especially when paying the price we did , didn’t want to hear someone else’s conversation. The bath was a little dirty but nothing I couldn’t away wash myself .

    Really enjoyed how friendly the staff were and how helpful they were

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Perfect over night stay, clean; staff very helpful; great facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing not to like

    Lovely hotel, parking right outside was perfect, lovely pool facilities however did get too busy on the Saturday afternoon, clean rooms

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    7.0
    Has the potential to be beautiful but needs some work on cleanliness.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Upon entry the hotel was beautiful, apart from the smell of stale beer, Rooms were dated, not the best in terms of cleanliness, stained carpets, walls stained with what appeared to be coffee stains, pillows ( under the cases) full of knotted hair clumps….no pillow protectors. (Room 175) Breakfast looked like it had been out since 6am and wasn’t fresh.

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Great apart from disappointment of pool.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was freezing and then so cold it closed. I had chosen the hotel cause of the pool.

    Rooms, staff, location.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    8.0
    Convenient and good value.
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room key took two visits to Reception and a dismantle of the mechanism before working. No toilet rolls in the bathroom.

    Location as having an operation at the hospital and have stayed before.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location couldnt be better, we enjoyed use of the pool and sauna facilities!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The outside of the building was scruffy - cigarette butts and ashtrays full around side and back of the hotel. Seats in the bar area quite worn in places.

    Location was really good and room was well equipped with a very nice bathroom

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    7.0
    Good location and great breakfast
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the beds where not comfortable, and the rooms a little dated, the TV in the room didn't work, so a little disappointed.

    The breakfast was first class, with a good variety on offer and cooked fresh, the restaurant was very clean and well organised.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room smelled of damp Water in jacuzzi cold and facility temporarily closed

    Staff, swimming pool, sauna

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    7.0
    Staff pleasant , rooms comfy , food average
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When you pay for breakfast you shouldn’t have to pay extra for certain things .. breakfast is breakfast !

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room not cleaned until we gave a reminder

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    6.0
    Disappointing for the sort of hotel we thought it was, not attention to detail
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cold pool, cold jacuzzi, too many people coming in sauna (a sign with how many allowed is clearly needed), no dressing gowns and watered down wine for a welcome drink!!

    Lovely bar, comfy beds, great location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    8.0
    Perfect for a city break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tired dated rooms

    The reception area and bar are immaculate

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable, convenient hotel. Perfect for our needs. Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good location, very convenient for what we needed and we were easily able to walk to the shops, the castle and explore. Facilities were very good and overall the staff were all very helpful and friendly. Room was totally fine for our needs and bathrooms very good. No complaints at all. Would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our heating was broken in our first room, we then eventually got moved but the lady wasn't exactly very polite about it.

    Nice layout Got a new TV in our room when it was broken and the engineer (Steve) was lovely

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    6.0
    Overall it did for purpose of visit but staff didn't seem over keen to help or say hello
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price of parking No hot water on Tuesday night to have shower My room number not put on breakfast list I had to go reception to get authority to have breakfast as staff member just stared at me 2nd time of staying and whirlpool out of action You shouldn't advertise it as being there if constantly breaking down as this is a decision maker of when looking at hotels with spa facilities Breackfast set out lovelly but slow to replace bread and cups etc have to ask someone for help shouldn't matter what time you come down it was 830 for us and had to wait more juice crusty loaf cup machine and cold milk

    Location Size room Shower

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant enough but a little disappointed with the hot water situation, expected beds to be more comfy for cost.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Privilege Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot water broke and was off for an entire day and night whilst there. Kept getting told it was being fixed did not come back on til almost midnight after being off all day. No compensation or apology offered. Just told it will be back on later … told 3 different times, none of them were correct. Also the bed (2 singles pushed together, not a problem) the mattresses were very firm and not very comfortable.

    Very clean and well presented property. Peaceful. Nice atmosphere.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    8.0
    Overall - good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Improve the beverage offering at breakfast- improvement to both coffee options and hot water for tea

    Central location Room was a good size - clean and comfortable

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the breakfast was poor, not a great choice at the buffet and the food wasn’t hot. Only one tea & coffee machine which isn’t great when the restaurant is busy. Food and service needs to improve.

    great location and parking

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    8.0
    Convenient and comfortable with a chance to start the day with a nice swim; most agreeable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Added expense of car park as a guest

    Excellent central location with a pool

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    8.0
    Really good value for money. Will stay again next time we are in Exeter
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Minor issues- shower plug slightly blocked. Didn’t impact on the stay

    Last minute decision to stay so turned up at 5 pm. Cheaper to book on booking.com than direct !! Large reception area. Plenty of space

    Stayed in January 2024

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