Leonardo Hotel Exeter

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Leonardo Hotels
8.5 (7356 reviews)
Western Way , Exeter , GB

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and modern rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Issues with room cleanliness
Problems with heating in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.33
Several reviews cited cleanliness issues, such as hair in the bed and stains.
Service
9.3
Staff were frequently mentioned as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.34
Location was positively highlighted with proximity to the city center.
Room Quality
7.79
Rooms received mixed reviews regarding comfort and quality.
Amenities
7.82
Some amenities were satisfactory, but lack of items such as a fridge and insufficient vegan options noted.
Value for Money
9.28
Hotel was considered to offer great value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.33
Breakfast and dining were generally praised.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall experience was mostly positive with a few notable concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 15:43

Property Description

Prime Location in the Heart of Exeter
Located in the city centre, Leonardo Hotel Exeter is a stone's throw away from St Davids Railway Station, the historic quayside, and Exeter Cathedral. The vibrant shopping quarter at Princesshay is just a 2-minute walk, making it a convenient choice for travelers looking to explore the city.

Stylish Rooms with Modern Amenities
Experience comfort in the stylish bedrooms equipped with Dream beds, flat-screen TVs, and spacious work areas. Relax in the spacious bathrooms featuring luxurious spa toiletries, perfect for unwinding after a long day of sightseeing.

Dining and Convenience at Your Fingertips
Indulge in the international dinner menu at the contemporary restaurant or grab a quick bite at the bar offering a selection of lunch options and beverages. Additional services like dry cleaning/laundry and public parking nearby ensure a hassle-free stay.

Ready to experience the best of Exeter? Book your stay at Leonardo Hotel Exeter now!

Important information:

Car parking is available at the NCP Summerland Gate Car Park located directly opposite the main entrance of the hotel.

Any bookings of 10 rooms or more will be subject to client receiving a group contract directly from the hotel.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EXT

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 7356 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.33
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 7.79
Amenities: 7.82
Value for Money: 9.28
Food and Beverage: 8.33
Overall Experience: 8.8
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VIRGINIA • extended_group • es
9
Hotel cómodo, tranquilo y muy bien comunicado. Muy buena relación calidad-precio
Pros:

El hotel está muy bien situado, el centro está a 8-10 minutos andando y las líneas de autobús, incluida la que te lleva al aeropuerto, a escasos metros. La habitación era cómoda y muy tranquila. Las camas, muy confortables. El desayuno es variado y está muy bien. También es muy agradable el bar, ofrece bebida y comida hasta las 21:30 horas. El personal que lo atiende era muy atento. Teniendo en cuenta que los hoteles en el Reino Unido son bastante caros, el precio de este hotel resulta muy competitivo: está muy limpio, es cómodo y funcional.

Cons:

Quizá un poco frío el check-in, el personal de recepción. La habitación era un poco pequeña y tiene poco sitio para guardar las cosas, igual que el baño, pero para unos días te arreglas bien. Lo más importante es que resultaba muy acogedora.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • couple • gb
9
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Josephine • couple • gb
7
No complaints
Pros:

Dinner was good. The hotel was well maintained.

Cons:

The restaurant was cold, so it was not a welcoming environment to prolong our mealtime.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Dave • family_with_children • gb
1
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A • family_with_children • gb
8
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HAKKI • solo_traveller • gb
7
Next time I will look for a better hotel
Pros:

Bed is comfy. Bed linen is very clean.

Cons:

there is no shower head in the bathroom, not good ! I think the windowsill is made of metal, so the rain sounded like an orchestra until morning. It was too noisy that I couldn't sleep.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Dani • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Rhys • couple • gb
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Everything except parking charge.

Cons:

Parking charge as I think it should be included in price.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • gb
10
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very good hotel. Convenient for football ground and town centre. Easy to get to from Exeter St David’s train station wit
Pros:

Nice comfy bed

Cons:

Toilet paper

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
3
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Philip • couple • gb
9
Staff super friendly making for an excellent stay
Pros:

Location

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • gb
8
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Kees • couple • nl
9
Heerlijk verblijf.
Pros:

Goed ontbijt, vriendelijk personeel, nette kamer, locatie.

Cons:

Auto moet in externe parkeergarage.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • family_with_children • fr
6
Good location but could use some sprucing up.
Pros:

Friendly service at the front desk, which was decorated for Halloween with a giant vampire. We also enjoyed the breakfast buffet. Our room was adequate.

Cons:

The hotel seems to have been recently acquired and is undergoing some improvements. There was a painter in the hall when we arrived, and the doors were sticking due to wet paint. We had very loud neighbors who kept us up at night.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Ceri • family_with_children • gb
8
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Susan • family_with_children • gb
10
Great Location
Pros:

Great location for exploring Exeter. Comfortable rooms. Friendly staff.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Shaine • family_with_children • gb
1
Hotel or Homeless Hostel
Pros:

There was nothing to like about this place. The staff couldn't be bothered, the place is tired, in need of a total refurbishment, and is little better than a bail/homeless hostel.

Cons:

The information about parking is out dated and misleading. The place smells old, damp and the rooms dark, dingy and with bathrooms at least 20 years out of date: The key cards didn't work properly (the duty manager had to use two dinner knives to retrieve it and said "they are so old") and it wasn't only ours as we witnessed two other guests complaining about room access.

When we returned to our room in the evening the corridors on our floor had 5 external deliveries sat outside room doors including one each side of our room. On inspection these were not room service or waste out for collection as management insisted. Delivery drivers clearly have access to the room floors of this place when it should only be staff and guests. When I challenged this with management 3 night managers surrounded me, denied the photographic evidence and when I said my wife and I felt upset and vulnerable with God knows who being allowed access to guest room doors I was accused of being unreasonable.

If we had wanted to stay in a hostel we would have done so and paid accordingly rather than pay a premium and be insulted and left vulnerable.

We have raised our concerns with customer services and yet they too can't be bothered to help or respond.

When we went down for breakfast people were handing large bags of laundry to reception staff. People are clearly living in this place, which isn't a problem per se, and staff are turning a blind eye to delivery drives have access to room where folk are dwelling.

This place is putting guests who are paying in good faith at risk and when challenged simply dismiss genuine concerns with a "oh it doesn't affect you."

NOT GOOD ENOUGH.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Carter • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Great location, handy parking opposite the hotel, and really comfy room. Easy check in and out.

Cons:

Nicer towels would be good!

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee