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Holiday Inn Express Exeter - City Centre by IHG

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel breakfast area with a self-serve station, a Wake Cup sign, and a sign explaining hot start service hours.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table with a phone, and a small table with a kettle.
A modern hotel room with a blue accent wall, a grey and red sofa, a small wooden table, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A bar area with a wooden counter, various liquor bottles, and a coffee machine.
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a Holiday Inn Express sign, and a digital kiosk.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $93
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

Explore the area

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Tudor Street, Exeter, England, EX4 3FL
  • Place, Exeter's Historic Quayside
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Exeter Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Exeter
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, a bedside table, and a telephone charging station.

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a mounted TV, a small table, and a red accent chair.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a blue accent wall, a red chair, a wooden desk, and a built-in bench with a white countertop.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed, a red chair, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a large bed, a red chair, a small table, and a desk with a computer.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Exeter - City Centre by IHG

3.5-star Exeter hotel walkable to Exeter's Historic Quayside
A bar/lounge, self parking, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and a vending machine.
Holiday Inn Express Exeter - City Centre by IHG offers 103 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Exeter hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Exeter hotel also offers a vending machine, a television in a common area, and an elevator. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Holiday Inn Express Exeter - City Centre by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Express Cafe & Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 18 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Express Cafe & Bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (35 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 4 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 18 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Exeter - City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, nice staff, well designed rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to the Quay. Staff were awesome and very helpful. Room was comfortable and clean and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice hotel close to the city centre of Exeter. The staff was nice and the hotel was nice and clean. The rooms are to small for a family of four (two adults and two small children).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, nice staff, very well designed room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Very clean room, everything we needed and very helpful and courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really friendly and helpful. So much to see even in walking distance. Great breakfast 👍👍👍
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean. Staff very helpful on arrival. Good breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The free breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We often stay here, the location is perfect. Staff are always welcoming and friendly. Rooms are always clean and comfortable and the breakfast is always well stocked and tasty. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel great breakfast great location great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice reception area and a wide range of breakfast choices including a nicely cooked hot buffet. The Staff were very friendly and helpful and the room was clean and well laid out for my stay. The shower was spacious and there were plenty of towels and shampoo, plus soap dispensers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
The staff here are super helpful, welcoming and unflappable. Overall the stay was pleasant and good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as always but why so expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming staff, lovely spacious room and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless comfortable room, friendly happy staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great value for mone:, lovely helpful staff, excellent clean and comfortable room with desk and multiple plug sockets. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good travel and accommodation was OK
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in was easy and the facilities clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room warm and comfy, breakfast was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff friendly and helpful, breakfast was always available and any requests dealt with quickly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, good breakfast, very near to the city center. Staff were really friendly. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy with a great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jordan and his team run this hotel perfectly, I don't know hownl the staff always remain so cheery. The hotel has an impeccable vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026