Magdalen Street, Exeter, EX2 4HY, United Kingdom
#21 of 29 hotels in Exeter
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1973 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Staff
8.8
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 April 2024
Hannah
United KingdomThe pool could be a little warmer, I also forgot to bring moisturiser and there wasn’t any there but honestly these are such minimal things in comparison to how amazing the hotel is
Gorgeous hotel, rooms were gorgeous staff were super helpful it was a lovely stay felt like a luxury stay in companions to the other available options at a higher cost
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Jackie
United KingdomCar parking caught me out
Beautifully decorated. Attention to detail in rooms was appreciated
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Neil
United Kingdomnothing
swimming pool and bistro
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Meryl
United KingdomThe room was a little bit smaller than we usually have, still very comfy and had everything we needed.
The facilities, love the pool, so nice to relax in. The staff were amazing, so friendly from arrival to leaving, we had a wonderful evening meal and they made it even more special with their great service and character 😊
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Awasthy
United KingdomThe prices at the restaurant were too high. Since you are in the city centre there are a lot of alternatives around - you should consider lowering prices to attract more clientele for restaurant
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Georgia
United KingdomThe toilet seat in the bathroom felt very flimsy and not in keeping with the quality of the overall room
The room was comfortable and we enjoyed the free upgrade.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
John
United KingdomYou can arrange parking by going direct to hotel which cannot with Booking.com
Modernised and clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomOur first evening the bar was under staffed and we had to wait a long time for our drinks.
To be honest, the staff were super friendly and helpful which made it for me.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Terry
United KingdomVery quiet
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Gavin
United KingdomThe only let down was the lack of parking on site but we parked across the road in the public carpark.
Amazing location and great service.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Heather
United KingdomWell it was expensive, £177 for two people in the junior suite plus £22 each for breakfast and £20 (if you book) to park. Magdalene Street car park is next door which would have been cheaper for parking. But we saw it as a bit of luxury having had a bad few weeks and it felt like a real treat.
Lovely classy hotel, everything you'd expect from a good quality chain hotel, nice decor, decent bed and duvet, spacious, quiet (junior suite) room and polite helpful staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Gary
United KingdomDining room very warm too hot.
Room very comfortable with a great bed, staff very helpful and friendly plus a wonderful breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Stephanie
United KingdomNo fridge in the room
The location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Larissa
United KingdomWe booked a suite which I didn’t think was particularly suite like, it didn’t have a bath which was disappointing and it was very cold on arrival in the room as the radiators were on so low and it took a number of hours to warm up as the radiator in the bedroom was so tiny.
The communal areas are very nicely decorated and I particularly like the restaurant and the breakfast is excellent. Parking outside the hotel is also a luxury in Exeter so that’s a big bonus. Nice garden to look into from breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Estelle
United KingdomI thought that one or two of the hotel staff members needed some better customer service skills. I didn’t feel well treated a couple of times. There is a lovely lady serving in the restaurant at breakfast time who is superb. Sorry I don’t know her name. Thoughtful and kind. I know the hotel well and can see the spa is very tired and not pleasant to use.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Catriona
United KingdomThe cosy room was definitely cosy! The swimming pool was quite small.
The renovation of this historic building has been sensitively done and there are nice touches that remind you of its history.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Kate
United Kingdom£170 with parking no breakfast very expensive!
Great hotel but the pool was very small! Location good but for the price I have stayed in better! The staff were great but overall was expecting more from such a prestigious chain!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Gill
SingaporeDidn't have breakfast. Left too early. Taxi organised by reception arrived in good time and caught train with time to spare. Martin and Blair served us in the bar and were excellent under pressure at busy times. All staff we met were helpful efficient and friendly. We would certainly like to return.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Lucy
United KingdomSmall thing my friend said one of her pillows smelt a bit stale
Excellent
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Daniel
United KingdomThere was only espresso coffee making facilities in the room, nothing for a milky coffee, or a cup of tea. Also, there was a scaffolding outside all of my windows, not just one or two literally all of them and I could hear the workmen walking around in the morning.
Really nice old building and really nicely decorated
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Annette
United KingdomBar areas were small and very noisy so impossible to have a conversation Waited a long time to be seated for dinner which was unnecessary
Perfect location, comfortable bed and great breakfast Don’t forget to book parking as it is limited. Luckily we did
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Jane
United KingdomThere was a huge argument between a drunk couple outside our room at 4 in the morning followed by shouting and door slamming.
Great comfy bed, lovely shower and shower gel. Very warm room with good tea and coffee selection. Great breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Francesca
United KingdomThe sound meeting needs improvement, we could hear adjacent rooms’ bedroom activities!
The beds are lovely and comfortable Fab decor
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Euan
United KingdomPool / Spa area rather lacking, wet floors, used towels & water temp cold. No gym. Limited parking near hotel, & on exposed (unsafe) car park. (Henley sister hotel feels more boutique / luxury.)
Great central location - 10m walk to quay or town centre, eclectic furnishings, lovely breakfast room & menu options.
Stayed in February 2024
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