Exeter Luxury Hotels
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Exeter’s luxury hotels marry centuries-old charm with contemporary comforts, offering sumptuous rooms, fine dining and spa experiences just a short stroll from the Cathedral and the River Exe. For the best stay, book a river- or cathedral-facing suite, choose a boutique historic property for character or a modern spa hotel for relaxation, and use the concierge to arrange bespoke experiences — from private Cathedral tours to Dartmoor excursions — while traveling outside peak season can mean quieter streets and better rates.
Best Luxury Hotels in Exeter
Southernhay House Hotel
Southernhay House Hotel occupies a Grade II listed Georgian gentleman’s residence in central Exeter, offering luxurious, elegantly decorated rooms with spacious beds, large flat-screen TVs, DAB radios, tea and coffee facilities and luxury toiletries, many with views over the garden, terrace and Southernhay; guests enjoy a cocktail bar, casual club room, private garden, free Wi-Fi and an all-day bar menu of homemade classics, while mornings feature a full English or cooked breakfast with croissants, orange juice and Cornish yoghurt. The hotel is a short walk from Exeter Cathedral (5 minutes), Princesshay Shopping (5 minutes) and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (8 minutes), is 10 minutes on foot from Exeter Central Train Station and about 6 miles from Exeter International Airport. - Prime central location near cathedral, shopping and museums - Charming Grade II listed Georgian building - Comfortable, well-equipped rooms with luxury toiletries - Cocktail bar, club room and private garden for relaxing - Free Wi‑Fi and hearty breakfast options
Leonardo Hotel Exeter - Formerly Jurys Inn
Leonardo Hotel Exeter - Formerly Jurys Inn sits in the city centre less than a mile from St Davids Railway Station, the historic quayside and Exeter Cathedral, and is a 2-minute walk from the Princesshay shopping quarter; the hotel offers a 24-hour reception, a contemporary restaurant with an international dinner menu, a bar serving lunch, snacks and drinks, and an on-site Costa coffee, while stylish bedrooms feature Dream beds with crisp white linens, flat-screen TVs with Freeview, a large workspace and spacious bathrooms with spa toiletries, and the hotel provides services such as dry cleaning/laundry, nearby public parking and internet access in public areas. - Excellent central location (2-minute walk to Princesshay, <1 mile to St Davids) - Comfortable rooms with Dream beds and dedicated workspaces - On-site restaurant, bar and Costa coffee - 24-hour reception plus laundry/dry-cleaning services - Nearby public parking and public-area Wi‑Fi
Woodbury Park Hotel & Spa
Mill on the Exe
Mill on the Exe is a recently converted 200-year-old mill house on the banks of the River Exe in Exeter, offering a garden, free parking and free WiFi, and is just a 10-minute walk from Exeter Cathedral; all en suite rooms include hot drink facilities with Nespresso® machines, flat-screen smart TVs, luxury beds and bedding, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and ironing facilities, with some rooms enjoying garden and river views, the University of Exeter is 1.5 km away, Sandy Park Rugby Stadium 6 km, and Exeter International Airport 11 km from the property. - Riverside location with garden and some river-view rooms - Free parking and WiFi - En suite rooms with Nespresso® machines and smart TVs - Close to Exeter Cathedral and University of Exeter - Luxury beds and complimentary toiletries
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel sits in central Exeter with views over the historic old cathedral and is just a 5-minute walk from city centre shops and restaurants; Exeter Central rail station is about 10 minutes’ walk away and buses run along the High Street. The hotel features a health and fitness centre with an indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and whirlpool spa, while rooms offer Freeview TV, tea and coffee facilities and a number of interconnecting options. On-site dining includes The Gate House Restaurant for elegant meals, The Terrace lounge bar with a secluded patio, and traditional Devonshire afternoon tea. - Central location with cathedral views - Indoor pool, gym, sauna and whirlpool - Short walk to Exeter Central station and city centre shops - On-site restaurant, lounge bar and secluded patio - Rooms with Freeview TV, tea/coffee and interconnecting options
Hotel du Vin Exeter
Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park
Opened in December 2021, Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park is a 4-star, non-smoking hotel set a few steps from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium in Exeter, offering air-conditioned rooms with a desk, kettle, safety deposit box, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with shower, plus bed linen and towels; the property features a fitness centre, private parking, an on-site restaurant and bar, a 24-hour front desk and business centre, serves buffet and Full English/Irish breakfasts each morning, and lies about 12 km from Powderham Castle, 34 km from Castle Drogo, 27 km from Newton Abbot Racecourse and 7 km from Exeter International Airport. - Opened December 2021 - Steps from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium - On-site fitness centre, restaurant and bar - Air-conditioned rooms with kettle, safe and flat-screen TV - Close to Exeter Airport and local attractions
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