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About the Hotel

Southernhay East, Exeter, United Kingdom, EX1 1QF

Rooms with City Views

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel offers 156 rooms, including classic, privilege, suite, interconnecting, and 7 accessible rooms. Each room includes Freeview TV, tea and coffee facilities, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Some rooms feature views of Exeter Cathedral, Southernhay, or the Devon countryside. Upgraded rooms add Nespresso machines, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary bottled water. Soundproof walls ensure quiet stays.

British Cuisine Onsite

The hotel's restaurant serves contemporary British dishes, with locally sourced meat and fresh seafood. The dinner menu includes salads, fish and chips, steaks, pastas, and curries. Breakfast offers cooked-to-order options like omelettes and kippers. The bar/lounge has sofas, armchairs, and banquette seating, with decor referencing Exeter's history.

Pool and Fitness Center

Guests can use the indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, and 24-hour gym. The fitness center has Technogym equipment. The pool area includes a relaxation zone with loungers.

Central Exeter Location

The hotel is in Southernhay, a 5-minute walk from Exeter Cathedral, Princesshay shopping, and the historic quay. Nearby landmarks include the Underground Passages (0.5 km), Northernhay Gardens (0.5 km), and Exeter Guildhall (0.5 km). Exeter International Airport is 10 km away.

Business and Extra Services

Meeting rooms accommodate up to 120 people. Services include 24-hour room service, dry cleaning, and laptop-compatible safes. The front desk can arrange babysitting. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Standard Twin Room
Max:
2 persons
155 sq. feet 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Shower
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Privilege Room
Max:
2 persons
155 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Classic Room
Max:
2 persons
155 sq. feet 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Shower
Bathtub
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
Exeter1400 ft
Airports
Exeter International (EXT) 5.8 mi
Bristol (BRS) 66.7 mi

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Paid parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Spa lounge
  • Sauna
  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Southernhay East, Exeter, United Kingdom, EX1 1QF
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Southernhay East, Exeter, United Kingdom, EX1 1QF
Nearby
Church
Exeter Cathedral
1600 ft
17 Catherine St
St Catherine's Chapel and Almshouses
1300 ft
Exeter - Catacombs and Lower Cemetery
800 ft
Phoenix Blitz Memorial
Blitz Fountain and the Phoenix Blitz Memorial
800 ft
Cathedral Yard Exeter Cathedral
Statue of Richard Hooker
1100 ft
Frog Street In a park off Frog Street
The Medieval Exe Bridge
1800 ft
Church
St Stephen's Church
1400 ft
Event hall
Exeter Guildhall
1300 ft
Princesshay
Blue Boy Statue
1500 ft
Exeter High Street
Exeter Riddle Sculpture
1500 ft
Church
St Pancras Church
1500 ft
251 High Street
Year of the Pedestrian Statue
1900 ft
National Trust's Killerton Estate
Clyston Mill
800 ft
Near Killerton House
Budlake Old Post Office
800 ft
Church
St Martin's Church
1100 ft
Shopping Area
Princesshay
1600 ft
Edmund Street
The House That Moved
1500 ft
Event hall
Tucker's Hall. The Guild of Weavers
1500 ft
Cathedral Yard
Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market
1400 ft
Restaurants
Opa Taverna
700 ft
36-37 South Street
Cosy Club Exeter
600 ft
1 Southernhay East
White Hart
700 ft
66 South Street White Hart Hotel
Sparkles
800 ft
10-12 Palace Gate
The Fusion Buffet
900 ft
10 Palace Gate
Real India
900 ft
28 South Street
On The Waterfront
1400 ft
4-9 Southern Warehouse
Cote Brasserie
1700 ft
19-21 Cathedral Yard
Pasha
1100 ft
80 South Street
Kaspa's Desserts
1000 ft
1 Market Street
Tang Shian
1000 ft
77-78 South Street
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