Exeter: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Exeter side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Holiday Inn Express - Exeter - City Centre by IHG	Best Value Leonardo Hotel Exeter	Luxury Southernhay House Hotel
Guest score	8.5/10	8.4/10	8.4/10
Reviews	3,907	6,278	111
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	Tudor Street	Western Way	The Top-rated Area in Exeter
Reference price per night	€103	€103	€236
Guests like	Location: Short walk to the city centre, train station, and quay. Staff: Friendly, helpful, and efficient team provide a warm welcome.		Location: Central position near the cathedral and shops, yet situated on a quiet street. Breakfast: High quality options including hot smoked salmon, eggs, fresh juice, and yogurt.
Guests mention	Value For Money: Reasonable room rates, but on-site parking fees are considered high.		Room Cleanliness: Some areas were well-presented, but others had stained mats, dirty drains, and missed housekeeping.
Good for	pets, family, ac, breakfast	family, ac	breakfast

Which one?

Choose Holiday Inn Express - Exeter - City Centre by IHG if price matters most, Leonardo Hotel Exeter for the best balance of score and price, and Southernhay House Hotel if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.