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Mercure Southgate Hotel

📍
Southgate, Exeter EX2 6LB, United Kingdom
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Contemporary 4-star hotel in Exeter city centre with versatile meeting rooms and modern amenities for business events.

About This Venue

The Mercure Southgate Hotel is a stylish 4-star property located in the heart of Exeter city centre, offering contemporary accommodation and professional meeting facilities. The hotel features flexible conference and meeting spaces suitable for corporate events, training sessions, and social gatherings for up to 150 delegates. With modern AV equipment, complimentary WiFi throughout, and dedicated event coordination, the venue provides everything needed for successful business meetings. The central location offers easy access to Exeter's historic attractions, shopping areas, and transport links, making it an ideal base for delegates combining business with leisure.

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Indicative Budget
£3,375£6,375
Typical day-delegate event for ~75 guests
Capacity (max)
150
Typical attendees
75
Per-head range
£45–£85
Currency
GBP

Indicative budget only — based on a typical day-delegate event (75 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

150
Maximum Capacity
120
Theatre Style
150
Reception Style

Meeting Rooms

Room NameArea (m²)TheatreBoardroomU-ShapeClassroomDetails

Southgate Suite

85
120
403560

Executive Boardroom

35
25
161215

2 meeting rooms available • Total capacity: up to 120 people

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi
AV Equipment
Air Conditioning
Natural Daylight
24 Hour Reception
Restaurant
Bar
Room Service
City Centre Location
Business Centre

📐 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
Wireless Microphones
Wi-Fi
Flip Charts
Laptop connections

🎯 Suitable For

📋Business Meetings
📋Conferences
📋Training Sessions
📋Workshops
📋Corporate Events
📋Wedding Receptions

♿ Accessibility

Accessible facilities availableHearing loop systemsWheelchair accessible rooms

Transport & Parking

🚆 Public Transport

Exeter Central railway station 0.3 miles; Exeter St Davids railway station 1 mile; Regular bus services nearby; Exeter Airport 6 miles; London connections via direct trains

🅿️ Parking

Nearby parking available

Public car parks within 200 metres including Southgate multi-storey car park. On-street parking available with restrictions during business hours.

Availability

📅 Booking Lead Time

7 days minimum notice

👥 Capacity by Setup

120
theatre
40
boardroom
60
classroom
35
u shape
80
cabaret
150
reception
100
dining
90
banquet

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 150 guests theatre style, 80 cabaret style, 60 boardroom style
What AV equipment is available?
Standard AV equipment including projector, screen, PA system and Wi-Fi included
Is catering available?
Full catering services available including breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshment breaks
Is there parking available?
On-site parking available with 80 spaces, additional street parking nearby

Location & Contact

📍 Address

Southgate
EX2 6LB, United Kingdom

🏷️ Categories

Conference VenueMeeting RoomsCorporate Events

Venue Location

Southgate, Exeter, EX2 6LB

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity?

A: Up to 150 guests theatre style, 80 cabaret style, 60 boardroom style

Q: What AV equipment is available?

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

Q: Is catering available?

A: Full catering services available including breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshment breaks

Q: Is there parking available?

A: On-site parking available with 80 spaces, additional street parking nearby

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

🏰Historic Site

🏰
Historic Exeter Cathedral
0.5 km (0.3 mi)• 5 minutes walk
🏰
Exeter Historic Quayside
1.2 km (0.7 mi)• 15 minutes walk
🏰
Underground Passages Experience
0.4 km (0.25 mi)• 5 minutes walk
🏰
Powderham Castle Estate
15 km (9.3 mi)• 20 minutes drive

🏛️Museum

🏛️
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
0.7 km (0.4 mi)• 8 minutes walk

🎭Theatre

🎭
Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre
1.5 km (0.9 mi)• 18 minutes walk
💡 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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