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Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel

📍
Southernhay East, Exeter EX1 1QF, United Kingdom
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Historic Georgian hotel in Exeter city centre offering elegant meeting rooms and event spaces with modern facilities.

About This Venue

The Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel is a beautifully restored Georgian building located in the heart of Exeter's historic city centre. This elegant hotel combines period charm with contemporary amenities, featuring multiple meeting rooms and event spaces suitable for conferences, meetings, and special occasions. The venue offers modern AV equipment, complimentary WiFi, and professional event support. Its prime location provides easy access to Exeter's attractions, shopping areas, and transport links, making it an ideal choice for business events and corporate gatherings. The hotel's flexible spaces can accommodate intimate boardroom meetings through to larger conferences and receptions.

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Indicative Budget
£4,500£8,500
Typical day-delegate event for ~100 guests
Capacity (max)
200
Typical attendees
100
Per-head range
£45–£85
Currency
GBP

Indicative budget only — based on a typical day-delegate event (100 guests at £45–£85 per head). Final pricing depends on date, F&B, AV, accommodation and rate negotiation. Submit a brief for a tailored quote.

Capacity

200
Maximum Capacity
150
Theatre Style
200
Reception Style

Meeting Rooms

Room NameArea (m²)TheatreBoardroomU-ShapeClassroomDetails

Exeter Suite

120
150
405080

Cathedral Room

45
40
202524

Quay Room

35
30
162018

3 meeting rooms available • Total capacity: up to 150 people

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi
AV equipment
Air conditioning
Natural daylight
Accessible
Restaurant
Bar
24-hour reception
Business centre
Event coordination

📐 Space Specifications

400
Total Space (m²)
2.8m
Ceiling Height
Licensed Venue

Professional Hotel space

🍽️ Food & Catering

🍴Restaurant On-site
🍷Bar On-site

Dietary Options

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalal

Full catering service available

🎤 AV Equipment

Projector
Screen
PA System
Microphones
Wi-Fi
Flip Charts
Video Conferencing

🎯 Suitable For

📋Business Meetings
📋Conferences
📋Training
📋Workshops
📋Corporate Events
📋Product Launches

♿ Accessibility

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible parking spacesHearing loop availableGuide dogs welcome

Transport & Parking

🚆 Public Transport

Exeter Central railway station 0.3 miles (4-minute walk). Exeter St Davids railway station 1.2 miles. Regular bus services from High Street (2-minute walk). Exeter Airport 8 miles with taxi/bus connections.

🅿️ Parking

Nearby parking available

No on-site parking. Public car parks within 200m including Southernhay Gardens car park and John Lewis car park. Street parking available with time restrictions.

Availability

📅 Booking Lead Time

7 days minimum notice

👥 Capacity by Setup

150
theatre
40
boardroom
80
classroom
50
u shape
60
cabaret
200
reception
100
dining
100
banquet

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 200 guests in theatre style, 120 for dinner, 80 for boardroom
What AV equipment is available?
Standard AV equipment including projector, screen, PA system, microphones and complimentary Wi-Fi
Is catering available?
Full catering services available from light refreshments to three-course meals, dietary requirements catered for
Is there parking available?
On-site parking available, additional public parking nearby in Exeter city centre

Location & Contact

📍 Address

Southernhay East
EX1 1QF, United Kingdom

🏷️ Categories

Conference CentreMeeting RoomsEvent Venue

Venue Location

Southernhay East, Exeter, EX1 1QF

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity?

A: Up to 200 guests in theatre style, 120 for dinner, 80 for boardroom

Q: What AV equipment is available?

A: Standard AV equipment including projector, screen, PA system, microphones and complimentary Wi-Fi

Q: Is catering available?

A: Full catering services available from light refreshments to three-course meals, dietary requirements catered for

Q: Is there parking available?

A: On-site parking available, additional public parking nearby in Exeter city centre

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

🏰Historic Site

🏰
Historic Exeter Cathedral
0.3 km (0.2 mi)• 3-minute walk
🏰
Exeter Historic Quayside
0.8 km (0.5 mi)• 10-minute walk
🏰
Underground Passages Experience
0.4 km (0.25 mi)• 5-minute walk
🏰
Powderham Castle Estate
12 km (7.5 mi)

🏛️Museum

🏛️
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
0.5 km (0.3 mi)• 6-minute walk

🎭Theatre

🎭
Northcott Theatre
2.1 km (1.3 mi)
💡 Local Area: These attractions and shopping areas are located within driving distance of the venue, perfect for delegates attending multi-day events.

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