Southernhay East, Exeter, EX1 1QF, United Kingdom
#26 of 29 hotels in Exeter
Guests' ChoiceBased on 4011 hotel reviews
7.4Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 February 2024
Paul
United KingdomI 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
Karen
United KingdomThe ‘Spa’ jacuzzi was not working.
The position was great and the foyer beautiful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Ruth
United KingdomN/a
Central locality. Friendly/helpful staff. Leisure facilities
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Penny
United KingdomCorridors 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
Katie
United KingdomI 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
Natasha
United KingdomNothing 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
Beverley
United KingdomUpon 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
Chloe
United KingdomThe 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
Mike
United KingdomRoom 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
Rebecca
United KingdomLocation couldnt be better, we enjoyed use of the pool and sauna facilities!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Pauline
United KingdomThe 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
John
United Kingdomthe 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
Nina
United KingdomRoom smelled of damp Water in jacuzzi cold and facility temporarily closed
Staff, swimming pool, sauna
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Vivien
United KingdomWhen 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
Jennifer
United KingdomRoom not cleaned until we gave a reminder
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Emma
United KingdomCold 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
Charlotte
United KingdomTired dated rooms
The reception area and bar are immaculate
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Owain
United KingdomGood 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
Evely
United KingdomOur 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
Tessa
United KingdomPrice 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
Genevieve
United KingdomThe 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
Sam
United KingdomImprove 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
Jon
United Kingdomthe 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
Marianne
United KingdomAdded expense of car park as a guest
Excellent central location with a pool
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Alan
United KingdomMinor 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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