Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel, Exeter

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel - A Georgian-style hotel with cathedral views, indoor pool, and central location

Located in the upmarket Southernhay district, this red-brick, four-story Exeter hotel occupies a neo-Georgian building with views of the historic cathedral. The Mercure houses 156 rooms across multiple categories, including classic, privilege, suite, and 7 accessible units, each equipped with Freeview TV, air conditioning, and tea/coffee facilities. Privilege rooms add Nespresso machines, bathrobes, and complimentary soft drinks. The property features a restaurant serving contemporary British cuisine with locally sourced meat and seafood, plus an expansive bar/lounge adorned with Latin script and historic references. Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel's leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, and 24-hour gym. Business travelers have access to meeting spaces accommodating up to 120 people. The hotel stands within 0.5 miles of Exeter Cathedral, Northernhay Gardens, and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, while Exeter International Airport is 6 miles away.

Pros

Neo-Georgian architecture with Latin script decorative elements

Meeting facilities for up to 120 attendees

Hot tub and sauna complement the pool area

Multiple dining options including made-to-order dishes like omelettes and kippers

Cons

6 miles distance from Exeter International Airport

Some rooms offer only partial cathedral views