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Contemporary 4-star hotel in central Exeter with modern meeting facilities and excellent transport links.
The Mercure Exeter Southgate is a stylish 4-star hotel located in the heart of Exeter city centre, offering contemporary accommodations and professional meeting facilities. The hotel features flexible conference and meeting spaces suitable for business events, training sessions, and corporate gatherings. Situated on Southernhay East, guests benefit from excellent access to Exeter's shopping districts, cultural attractions, and transport links including Exeter Central railway station. The venue combines modern amenities with convenient city centre location, making it ideal for both business and leisure visitors to Devon's historic county town.
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| Room Name | Area (m²) | Theatre | Boardroom | U-Shape | Classroom | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Exe Suite | 65 | 80 | 24 | 30 | 50 | |
Culm Room | 35 | 40 | 16 | 18 | 25 |
2 meeting rooms available • Total capacity: up to 80 people
Professional Hotel space
Full catering service available
Exeter Central railway station 0.3 miles; Exeter St Davids station 0.8 miles; Regular bus services on nearby High Street; Exeter Airport 6 miles
Nearby parking available
Public car parks within 200m including Southernhay and John Lewis car parks. On-street parking with restrictions.
7 days minimum notice
Southernhay East
EX1 1QF, United Kingdom
A: Up to 120 guests in theatre style, 80 in classroom style, 40 in boardroom configuration
A: Standard AV equipment including projector, screen, PA system and complimentary Wi-Fi. Additional equipment available on request
A: Full catering services available including breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshment breaks. Special dietary requirements catered for
A: On-site parking available. Additional public parking nearby in Exeter city centre
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