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About the Hotel

Iron Bridge, Lower North Street, Exeter, United Kingdom, EX4 3RB

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Boutique Double Room

Max:

2 persons

21 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Boutique Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

21 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Coffee machine

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City Centre

Exeter300 m

Airports

Exeter International (EXT) 10.3 km

Bristol (BRS) 108.3 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfortable Oasis

“The bed in my room was incredibly comfortable, ensuring a restful night's sleep that left me feeling refreshed each day.” view full review

Superb Showers

“The bathroom was excellent, featuring a lovely shower that provided excellent water pressure for a rejuvenating experience.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast; it was not only very good but also offered a great selection to start my day right.” view full review

Charming Ambiance

“The room's design was cozy and inviting, with a relaxed atmosphere that made it feel like a home away from home.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
24-hour security
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Iron Bridge, Lower North Street, Exeter, United Kingdom, EX4 3RB

Map view

Iron Bridge, Lower North Street, Exeter, United Kingdom, EX4 3RB

City landmarks

Haven Banks - The Quay

Exeter Quay

1.6 km

Park

Northernhay Gardens

650 m

2 Paris Street

Underground Passages

770 m

Church

Riverside Church

920 m

University

University of Exeter

1.7 km

Nearby

Church

Exeter Cathedral

460 m

Museum

Royal Albert Memorial Museum

290 m

Castle

Rougemont Castle

590 m

Off Fore Street Mint Lane

St Nicholas Priory

370 m

Queen Street

380 m

17 Catherine St

St Catherine's Chapel and Almshouses

400 m

Church

St Pancras Church

180 m

Cathedral Yard Exeter Cathedral

Statue of Richard Hooker

310 m

Queen Street

Miles' Clocktower

340 m

Event hall

Exeter Guildhall

330 m

Church

St Stephen's Church

370 m

Exeter High Street

Exeter Riddle Sculpture

400 m

Frog Street In a park off Frog Street

The Medieval Exe Bridge

540 m

Exeter - Catacombs and Lower Cemetery

460 m

Bridge

The Iron Bridge

70 m

Art object

Redvers Buller

470 m

Phoenix Blitz Memorial

Blitz Fountain and the Phoenix Blitz Memorial

460 m

Princesshay

Blue Boy Statue

510 m

251 High Street

Year of the Pedestrian Statue

560 m

Church

St Martin's Church

370 m

Event hall

Tucker's Hall. The Guild of Weavers

360 m

Shopping Area

Princesshay

520 m

Edmund Street

The House That Moved

460 m

Near Killerton House

Budlake Old Post Office

460 m

National Trust's Killerton Estate

Clyston Mill

460 m

Restaurants

Conservatory Restaurant

150 m

18 North Street

Steaks N Sushi

100 m

23-24 North Street

Herbies

150 m

15 North Street

Red Rose

150 m

13-14 North Street

The Lin Den

150 m

13 North Street

Gulliver's Fine Coffee & Cakes

170 m

13 North Street

Turtle Bay

330 m

Queen Street Guildhall

Cote Brasserie

390 m

19-21 Cathedral Yard

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Friendly Staff

Central Location

Limited Dining Options

Overpriced Breakfast

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

8.3

Location

8.7

Service

9.0

Dining

8.0

4/5 based on 421 reviews

#3 of 23 hotels in Exeter based on Tripadvisor

Harry

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.8/10

My stay was fantastic! The hotel's location was superb, right in the heart of Exeter, just a stone's throw away from the train station, cathedral, and shopping center. The rooms were huge, spotless, and overlooked a lovely garden area. The service was top-notch, with friendly and helpful staff. However, the nighttime noise from the nearby street was a bit disruptive. Dining offered a good range of tasty food, and the facilities were great all around.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were huge and very clean, overlooking the beer garden.

Service

9.0

The staff were friendly, helpful, and always at hand to assist. They made my stay incredibly pleasant.

Location

8.0

The hotel's position was excellent for exploring Exeter, although some street noise could be heard at night.

Dining

9.0

Dining was excellent with a good variety of delicious food choices.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offered great facilities for a comfortable stay.

Billy

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.6/10

The hotel was really comfortable and perfect for relaxing after a stressful day. The rooms were cozy, but I wasn't restocked on water or coffee during my 3-night stay. The great breakfast in the restaurant was a highlight.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were perfect and cozy for relaxing in.

Service

9.0

The staff were polite, very helpful, and incredibly friendly. They made my stay welcoming.

Location

9.0

The location was good for the town center but in a quiet back street, making it convenient. I could easily walk to the city center, university, cathedral, and quayside within 10 to 15 minutes.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was excellent with a good range of extremely tasty food to choose from. The bright and cheerful surroundings added to the ambiance.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered good facilities overall.

Paul

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.8/10

The hotel rooms are luxurious and welcoming, with beautiful decor and fully kitted out amenities; however, they were a bit small which made accessing the wardrobe tricky. The service was top-notch, with extremely friendly and helpful staff who went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. The location is excellent, being centrally located close to Exeter Central station and the cathedral. The dining experience was average with limited options and slightly overpriced. Overall, a comfortable stay with great service in a convenient central location.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were luxurious and welcoming with beautiful decor and fully kitted out amenities.

Service

9.0

The service was amazing, with staff fully informing us and being extremely friendly and helpful. They even allowed an extension for check-out.

Location

9.0

The location is great, offering excellent central access and within walking distance to key landmarks.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was average with limited options and slightly overpriced.