Holiday Inn Express - Exeter - City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Loved the hotel, staff were always so friendly, breakfast was good food, rooms were so clean and serviced everyday! The only issue was a suspicious stain on the curtain but honestly it was so minor we didn’t bother bringing it up. Tea and coffee in the rooms. Plus shower gel, shampoo and soap. Bar open till late, affordable prices, clean restaurant as well. Honestly just such a good all round hotel. Also! One night we needed a hair dryer and reception brought one to us which was nice. Hotel is in a perfect location too, 10 min walk to town centre.

Location on the outskirts of the City Centre near the railway and river, City Centre and historical attractions within easy walking distance or otherwise accessible by regular bus routes. Proximity to the river and the Quay, a waterside redevelopment housing cafes and boutiques great option for evening entertainment. Staff very welcoming, family room was clean and though cosy, met all requirements. Buffet style breakfast great value and more than sufficient to feed growing teens.

It was in line with my expectations, I preferred it to the other Holiday inn express in Exeter, it was more modern and better organised. The set up for the lighting in the room was great, had it worked and a nice bonus to a budget hotel.

Bright room with good facilities including USB connections next to bed. Lovely shower with great lighting in shower room. Near to the quay which was a lovely area and a short walk into the city although there is a bit of a steep hill to start with. Breakfast excellent and plentiful. Was good to be able to have a pizza or a few other dishes in the evening as well as an alcoholic or soft drink. Staff excellent - friendly, helpful and efficient. Nothing was too much trouble for reception or breakfast staff. View of the river was a bonus. Residents could bring an animal to stay too which seemed a great idea. They stay on the first floor only and have an additional charge of £25 for the total stay to cover the extra cleaning of the room. There is a TKMax, Next and Boots about 5 minutes walk over the bridge as well as a swimming pool and Exeter St Thomas railway station where you can get a train to Dawlish, a lovely seaside town. Exeter St David’s is a 15 minute walk with some river views. This is an easy flat walk. My first and last photos show Exeter cathedral, second photo is the view from the room. Photos 3 to 6 very local to hotel.

A really surprising choice and plenty of it.I was impressed that for once the needs of people with dietry intolerances were catered for.