Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel 4 stars

Customer review rating (ALL Rating) 3.8/5 465 reviews

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Description

Hotel extras

  • Central location, nearby the Cathedral and Bedford Square

  • Leisure facilities including swimming pool, sauna & jacuzzi

  • Close proximity to popular Princesshay Shopping District

  • The Gate House restaurant features locally-sourced dishes

  • Ideal destination for weddings and private functions

Hotel location

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

Southernhay East
EX1 1QF EXETER
United Kingdom

Telephone +44 1392 412812

Fax +44 1392 413549

Contact email

  • By plane

    BRISTOL At 108km / 67 miles

  • By plane

    EXETER INTERNATIONA At 10.3km / 6.4 miles

  • By plane

    PLYMOUTH/ROBOROUGH At 73.5km / 45.67 miles

  • By car

    M5 JUNCTION 29 At 6.6km / 4.1 miles

  • By train

    EXETER CENTRAL At 0.97km / 0.6 miles

  • By train

    EXETER ST DAVID'S At 2.3km / 1.43 miles

GPS:50.720332, -3.528424

Companies

  • EDF ENERGY 4.83 km / 3 mi
  • EXETER COLLEGE 1.45 km / 0.9 mi
  • HOWMET 7.56 km / 4.7 mi
  • MET OFFICE 4.83 km / 3 mi
  • UNIVERSITY OF EXETER 2.74 km / 1.7 mi

Hotel services

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In summary
On site
  • Swimming pool
  • Car park
  • Restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible hotel
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Meeting rooms

THE GATE HOUSE

We are currently serving a reduced menu in our bar area between the hours of 18.00-22.00. Our chef welcomes you in our Gate House Restaurant. Guests can enjoy contemporary British cuisine including locally sourced meat and fresh seafood.

Your meetings and events

With outstanding comfort and excellent facilities, this jewel in the heart of Devon is the epitome of 21st century style. It is Exeter's largest hotel-based conference and banqueting facility and among the most impressive venues in the South West of England. Accommodating up to 150, the hotel's seven conference suites are superbly designed in a contemporary style and feature multimedia presentation and communications facilities.

Room descriptions and layouts

10 

meeting rooms

From 1 to 150 

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Our accommodation(s)

The hotel's 156 bedrooms offer guests a range of accommodation options including classic, privilege, suite, interconnecting and 7 accessible rooms. All bedrooms are non-smoking and have WIFI access, room service & flat-screen TV. Every bedroom is in line with 4-star standards but our rooms also offer particularly inspiring views over the city, including Exeter Cathedral, historic Southernhay and distant glimpses of the Devon countryside.

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ALL Rating  3.8/5  465 reviews

TripAdvisor Rating  4.0/5  2,924 reviews

Glad to return

Customer review rating 4.0/5

Anonymous Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

After several less than satisfactory stays we decided to try again. Much improved.

Great stay

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Rsaim Business - Confirmed reviews ALL

Friendly, great location, super amenities

Lovely place

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Govinda W. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL

It was a quick gateway with my family. Love the location and the style of the hotel. Breakfast team very nice. However I have sent an email a few days prior to my arrival requesting to have something put in my grandparents and parents rooms to make it special for them and this was not acknowledged. Still have enjoyed my stay very much!

Bad stay.

Customer review rating 0.5/5

I. B. Business - Confirmed reviews ALL

Dirty tired rooms (and hotel in general) poor quality for the price and will not be staying there again.

Disappointed

Customer review rating 3.0/5

Philip Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

Bedroom needed up-dating, breakfast was poor and car parking a nightmare.

Good location

Customer review rating 4.0/5

Wyndham Solo - Confirmed reviews ALL

Good location about 5 minutes up to the Cathedral and Central Station (I took a train to Exmouth - very good) and 10 minutes down to the Quay area on the river. Comfortable and good service from hotel and restaurant staff

Dear Wyndham J., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Barnaby Kean General Manager

well located but very dated

Customer review rating 2.0/5

Urszula B. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

I've stayed at Southgate many times in the last 4 years and this was the worse room I have ever stayed in. Room 6 is dated and in a desperate need of refurbishment. Your breakfast is also a let down, except the nice coffee machine the quality of cold buffet and hot food is not what it was before. No welcome back drink of members or even bottle of water in the room. Very disappointing.

Dear Urszula B., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Barnaby Kean General Manager

A very nice stay

Customer review rating 5.0/5

R. Friends - Confirmed reviews ALL

Very comfortable beds, powerful shower, friendly staff. Enjoyed the sauna, swimming pool and jacuzzi too

Dear Mikeliunaite R., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Barnaby Kean General Manager

nice hotel great location

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Laura S. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

checked in early, thanx to a lovely receptionist page sing , clean room , nice size, fair price . The boy who cleaned our room was also really lovely and polite and made a swan towel which was a lovely touch

Dear S. S., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Barnaby Kean General Manager

Good location, minor issues with the room

Customer review rating 4.0/5

Anonymous Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

The hotel is in a great location and has the key benefit of offering onsite parking. The accommodation was largely as expected/advertised, but suffered from some annoying glitches which slightly spoiled the impression. The aircon didn’t work although it appeared to be operating correctly according to the display. On mentioning this to staff, they suggested just asking for a fan, which rather missed the point. Some of the light switches didn’t work, the toilet seat was loose and the toilet door had clearly been water damaged and could only be moved with force, very noisily. So, nothing major, but disappointing. The room was clean, the hot water was great, and the staff were very friendly although I was surprised not to be offered a welcome drink as an Accor Silver member. So overall, a good hotel, but with a little more attention to detail it would be even better.

Dear Alistair M., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Barnaby Kean General Manager

excellent hotel

Customer review rating 5.0/5

S T. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL

The hotel was brilliantly situated, was very clean and comfortable

Dear susan t., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Barnaby Kean General Manager

good stay in agood position

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Mrs. J. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

very nice hotel & staff made for anice break

Dear Jean H., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Barnaby Kean General Manager

Great reception staff, hotel itself a little tired...

Customer review rating 3.0/5

Dee J. Business - Confirmed reviews ALL

Reception staff throughout our stay were fantastic - kind, helpful and informative. Unfortunately many of us were unimpressed with the state of our rooms for the price paid. One room (160) being exceptionally tired with water stained lampshades and scuffed woodwork. The toilet roll holder was falling out of the wall and there was no hairdryer - even on requesting a replacement, it took 3 hours for this to appear. After being moved from this room and upgraded for the following night, a water leak in the early hours of saturday morning caused the bed to be drenched and the electricity to be cut off. Meaning having to get up at 3am to visit reception to then be moved to a different room. Causing much disruption and loss of sleep. This room was not charged for at check out however, we firmly believe that a refund should also be issued for the inconvenience and as compensation for the awful experience. We would definitely expect a much higher quality accommodation for the prices paid.

Dear Dee J., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mercure, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Barnaby Kean General Manager

Great location

Customer review rating 4.0/5

Laura Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

You can't beat the location, just around the corner from the Cathedral. The entrance and lobby area of the hotel is highly attractive, and the swim and gym facilities are a great added bonus. The room appeared tired unfortunately, a scuff on the wall was the first thing I noticed as we entered the room and a wonky door in front of the fridge. I had booked a privilege room, expecting it to be a little more updated and new, but it appeared an old room.

Dear Laura B., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant one. Sincerely, Barnaby Kean General Manager

Good location

Customer review rating 4.0/5

Gerry H. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL

I stayed for 2 nights over a weekend. Well located in the centre, an easy 5 minute walk from the cathedral and shops/restaurants yet pleasantly quiet and safe, being down a residential side street so no noisy through traffic or rowdy nightlife. I partly chose it for the hotel’s own parking, directly in front of the entrance lobby as was worried about my car. Room was immaculately tidy although the decor looked rather tired and worn in places. Bed was very comfortable and slept well even with the window slightly open. I went out for meals and drinks so can’t comment on those, or the pool/spa facilities as didn’t use them. Overall pleasant enough if fairly expensive as booked quite late. Would be happy to stay again.

Dear Gerry H., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Barnaby Kean General Manager

Good stay.

Customer review rating 3.5/5

Peter K. J. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL

Enjoyed the well-equipped gym and excellent breakfast.

Dear Peter J., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Barnaby Kean General Manager

Well located, nice decor

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Helen Families - Confirmed reviews ALL

We stayed for 3 nights for my 50th birthday and thought it was very nice. All staff very pleasant and helpful. Unfortunately the sauna wasn’t working and I had booked it for the spa. Also we asked for the safe to be unlocked so we could use it on the afternoon of our arrival and no one came until t he following morning and we were still in bed so thought it quite rude at 8.40 on a Saturday morning. We usually rise early but we were on holiday. Other than that it is as very nice

Dear halen b., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. I am sorry about the early morning call on the Saturday of your stay I have brought this up with my team and can only apologise Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Barnaby Kean General Manager

Tired Hotel

TripAdvisor rating 3.0/5

karlbousfield Business - TripAdvisor review

I have stayed here a lot over the years but my recent stay was somewhat disappointing due to the condition of the room, the table top was loose and hanging off couldn't use it. The lights in the room were either all on or all off, there was mold in the shower. The room was generally tired. The food menu was limited and has the same old same old offerings not much incentive to eating in house.

Thank you for leaving us a review of your recent stay with us - I will bring up with the maintenance team the issues you have mentioned. The maintenance team are working hard to improve all rooms and just this week we have been replacing curtains/nets, some tv's and other electrical appliances which is all based on the valued feedback we receive from our guests so once again - thank you for your comments. Kind Regards,

Excellent service and position

TripAdvisor rating 5.0/5

720alison Business - TripAdvisor review

The hotel is excellent with clean big room and great pool. Perfect to unwind. Good location for sight seeing and or work in central Exeter. Only concern that on a Sunday night the kitchen couldn't cope with high demand. Understood this as everywhere is recovering from Covid and staffing issues.

Thanks for leaving us a great review of your recent stay. I am pleased to see that overall you enjoyed your stay with us but would like to apologise that we were busy on the Sunday evening - I thank you for your understanding and hope to welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards

Disappointed

TripAdvisor rating 3.0/5

Nomis60 Business - TripAdvisor review

Service is below average. No night porter service. Reluctant to print off a bill. Impossible to phone through to the hotel to obtain an email copy of the bill and again reluctant to send. Disappointed.

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review of your recent stay with us. I am really sorry to hear of the issues you have had during your stay with us. Please be assured that we are taking all feedback on board, more now than ever. The hotel is now under new management and along side that we are implementing new policies and procedures, staff training and listening to our valued guests. We hope that your next stay with us is a successful one and would like to once again apologise for the issues. Kind Regards, Front Desk Team

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