Leonardo Hotel Exeter
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Leonardo Hotel Exeter is worth booking if you want a 4-star with family rooms and a restaurant, an 8-minute walk from the cathedral, at a price close to the city median. Because our data holds no detailed guest comments, check recent reviews on breakfast, noise and room condition before you commit.
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This is our Best Value pick in Exeter. It suits families and couples who want a 4-star hotel within easy walking distance of the cathedral and the city centre, with a restaurant on site.
Family rooms are listed, along with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. There is no gym, pool or spa in our data, so look elsewhere if those are on your list.
Travellers who rely on detailed review summaries should note a gap. Our data has no breakdown of what guests liked or disliked here, so you will need to read recent reviews yourself.
Location and getting around
The address is Western Way, Exeter. The location score is 9 out of 10, which is high.
Exeter Cathedral is about 0.6 km away, roughly 8 minutes on foot, and Isca Dumnoniorum, the Roman site, about 0.9 km, around 11 minutes. Sandy Park is about 4.2 km away, roughly 53 minutes, which is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi for match days or events there. All walking times are straight-line estimates.
Western Way is a main road, but how much traffic noise reaches the rooms is not confirmed. Light sleepers should ask for a quieter room.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.4 out of 10 from 6,278 reviews, joint third among the 7 eligible properties we compared. That is a large review base, which makes the score a fairly stable signal.
Beyond the score, our data does not include specific guest praise or complaints. Topics such as staff, cleanliness, beds and breakfast are not confirmed either way, so sort recent reviews by date and look for patterns.
Price compared with our other Exeter picks
Our reference price was €102.81 per night, about €205.62 for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. That is 3% below the sample median of €106.08. It is a reference price, not a quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Holiday Inn Express - Exeter - City Centre by IHG, is a 3-star scoring 8.5 at €102.58 per night, just €0.23 less. Our Luxury pick, Southernhay House Hotel, is a 5-star scoring 8.4 at €236.06.
At our reference dates the Leonardo and the Holiday Inn Express cost almost the same. The Leonardo gives you a fourth star, a restaurant and family rooms; the Holiday Inn Express has a slightly higher score. Compare both for your dates.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible hotels in Exeter. The Best Value slot goes to the hotel that best balances guest score, review count and reference price, not simply the cheapest.
The Leonardo combines 4 stars, an 8.4 score from more than 6,000 reviews, a 9 location score and a below-median price.
Before you book
Breakfast type and inclusion are not confirmed in our data, so check what your rate includes. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed.
Parking is not covered in our data either. If you are driving, ask the hotel about spaces and charges.
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How far is Leonardo Hotel Exeter from the cathedral?
About 0.6 km, roughly 8 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Does Leonardo Hotel Exeter include breakfast?
Breakfast is not confirmed in our data. Check the rate details when you book.
Is Leonardo Hotel Exeter good for families?
Family rooms are listed, and there is a restaurant on site. Room sizes have not been assessed, so check the room description.
How much does Leonardo Hotel Exeter cost?
We saw a reference price of €102.81 per night for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Can I walk to Sandy Park from Leonardo Hotel Exeter?
It is about 4.2 km away, roughly 53 minutes on foot. Most visitors will want public transport or a taxi.