Royal Exeter Hotel
Exeter Road, Bournemouth BH2 5AG England
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#51 of 221 hotels in Bournemouth
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See why so many travelers make Royal Exeter Hotel their hotel of choice when visiting Bournemouth. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a charming setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the hotel. Royal Exeter Hotel features a 24 hour front desk, room service, and a coffee shop, to help make your stay more enjoyable. If you are driving to Royal Exeter Hotel, parking is currently NOT available due to Covid-19 pandemic. Our hotel team will be happy to direct you to a nearby car park. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Bournemouth Big Wheel (0.2 mi) and Bournemouth Pier (0.2 mi), guests of Royal Exeter Hotel can easily experience some of Bournemouth's most well known attractions. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out TOCCO ITALIAN Restaurant in the hotel. If you’re looking for something to do, Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (0.3 mi) and Lower Gardens (0.2 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Royal Exeter Hotel. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Royal Exeter Hotel as you experience all of the things Bournemouth has to offer.
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Nightclub / DJ
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Telephone
Iron
Flatscreen TV
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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Mid-range
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Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Italian and 2 more
Location
100Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
149Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
47Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
Exeter Road, Bournemouth BH2 5AG England
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Brilliant hotel , close to all shops beaches , weekends Fri sat live music and Dj fantastic , been coming here over 6 yrs from Oxfordshire this was a 60th birthday for a friend and 8 more people , never disappointed with the room and facilities
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Our stay at The Royal Exeter hotel was amazing. From warm,friendly and helpful staff, the stylish 1812 bar was perfect for celebratory cocktails and the restaurant offered high quality food which was delicious. We had three rooms which were all very clean with lovely toiletries and good quality towels. The full English breakfast was well presented and tasted good. The hotel staff went above and beyond to make our family stay really memorable. One guest managed to leave some earrings behind in one of the rooms and we received a phone call the day after checkout to arrange their return. It is a pleasure to stay in a hotel with honest and trusted staff.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: A perfect stay for BIC, beach, gardens or shops.
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Really enjoyed my stay which exceeded my expectations. The welcome was friendly and efficient. The room was very clean and well appointed, some might say that the décor is a little dated though. Location is excellent for the conference centre, close to the town centre and the beach, a bus or taxi ride from the railway station. Highly recommended and will be back
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Had a lovely stay excellent quality breakfast ,room clean helpful and efficient staff and convenient for both beach and town .Receptionist Sarah extremely helpful.Would recommend .The stairs were beautiful really old fashioned and the stained glass windows
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Review of Royal Exeter Hotel: My recent stay at the Royal Exeter Hotel was nothing short of a nightmare. It was the first time in my life that I encountered such a terrible and unsafe hotel experience. Our troubles began upon our arrival on a Saturday when we discovered that the room initially reserved for us was already occupied by someone else. The process of arranging new accommodations and moving to a different room was painfully slow and inconvenient. To make matters worse, the cleanliness of the room left much to be desired. Despite our exhaustion from a long journey, we refrained from complaining about these initial setbacks. However, our evening took a terrifying turn when a violent altercation erupted in the nightclub adjacent to the hotel. The ensuing fight resulted in the shattering of hotel windows, sending glass shards flying dangerously close to us. My wife was understandably horrified and left in tears. When we attempted to address this alarming situation, the hotel's security guards responded with rudeness and intimidation, leaving us feeling even more unsafe. To our dismay, when we sought assistance from the hotel night manager, we were informed that he was nowhere to be found on the premises, leaving us to deal with our distress on our own. Our stay ended on an equally disappointing note, with the hotel staff offering nothing more than a cursory apology before ushering us out the door the next day. In light of our harrowing experience, I strongly caution anyone considering a stay at the Royal Exeter Hotel to think twice. It is my sincere hope that no one else has to endure a similarly dreadful ordeal while staying at this establishment. I implore the hotel management to take immediate steps to address these serious issues and ensure the safety and comfort of their guests in the future.…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Just returned from another stay at the Royal Exeter Hotel. I can't speak more highly of this hotel. It's an extremely well run hotel, the staff are all amazing, they are friendly, welcoming, helpful and efficient. My room was comfortable and clean as always, I've been lucky enough to stay in the same room for the last few years. The food in the restaurant, Oshii is amazing, the service is excellent. The 1812 bar is great, the atmosphere is amazing. I've already booked for next year, I can't wait to go back. Once again, thank you to everyone at the Royal Exeter hotel, see you next year.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Parking good, if you get there at the right time.
Weekends can be busier. There is some noise...
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We stayed on a business trip on a Saturday night, Due to the hotels nightclub that we were not warned about playing extremely loud music until 5am we didn’t sleep a wink, we are both light sleepers and now both feel absolutely terrible with a 5 hour drive ahead of us to our next destination.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip: It your plan is to sleep, don’t bother booking
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We stayed for 1 night, the hotel is in need of some updating. The room was ok, pillows were not to good, they need renewing. The cleaners need to be cleaning dust and dirt from skirting boards and carpets in the corners. The carpet in our room had a lump in the middle which was a trip hazard, it needs to be fitted properly. The toilet could only be flushed once, so if a second person wanted to go straight after you had to wait for the cistern to refill. We knew there was a nightclub attached so was prepared for that, we weren't prepared for the fire alarm going 3 times in the night and having to get up and dressed to go and see if we needed to evacuate. We had no explanation or apology for this when we left in the morning. Staff when we checked in were very friendly and helpful though. Was ok for a night but we wouldn't stay again. …
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This was my first visit o this hotel and will now give you an honest review. Check in 5/5 The check in was completed within a minute then you were directed to the lifts to help you take your suitcase with you to the room as their is no porter service at this hotel but receptionist will help if required. Cleanliness 5/5 Your rooms were cleaned on a daily basis to a very high standard and also your coffee facilities are filled daily if required. Rooms 4/5 The rooms are spacious. The rooms are little dated and could due with redecorating as they are starting to look tied. Breakfast 5/5 I took the bed and breakfast option and can say I was not disappointed there was fruit juice,cereals, fruit and pastries for you to help yourself. Then they come to the table to take your hotel meal. I can say it is the best full English Breakfast I have had. if you choose room only and decide you want breakfast it is £13 Location 5/5 You are only 2 minutes walk to Bournemouth Pier and the hotel is directly opposite the Bournemouth International Centre and only a 5 mins walk from Bournemouth town centre. The only negative you must be aware of their is a nightclub which is attached to the hotel which is open till 5am on a Friday and Saturday and also Sunday in a bank holiday weekend so if you are directly over the night club you won't get much sleep. Would I stay here again Yes …
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: Bring ear plugs if you want to sleep when the night clubs open
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Three night stay, 16-19 Aug 23, single room 303. Surprisingly fabulous. The building is old but is beautiful and all common areas and my room were immaculately clean including windowsills, top of doors and wardrobes, little corners, just everything. Lovely white sheets and fluffy white towels. Lots of pillows. Included an ironing board and iron, and a nice big desk fan. Lots of storage. I was warned about the possibility of loud music on the Friday but didn't hear a thing in my room. If you are looking for ultra modern you won't find it here. It's old fashioned and quirky, has some wonky floors and uneven stairs and did I mention how clean it is? Only a couple of minor negative points. Remember to put out your "Do not disturb" if you don't want room service knocking on your door at 9am. The shower was over the bath with no grab bars and as I do have some minor mobility issues this was a bit of a challenge for me. Not a major issue and I didn't check before I booked to be honest. My issues are newly diagnosed so I didn't even think of it. Staff were cheerful and helpful. All in all very nice place to stay 10 minute walk to beach.…
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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US$84 - US$120 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Exeter Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Royal Exeter Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Escape Hunt Bournemouth (0.09 miles), RockReef (0.3 miles), and Be At One Cocktail Bar (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Royal Exeter Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Royal Exeter Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Royal Exeter Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Fika Bournemouth, Lolas Restaurant, and Picnic Park Deli.
Is Royal Exeter Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 miles away from the centre of Bournemouth.
Are any cleaning services offered at Royal Exeter Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Royal Exeter Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Royal Exeter Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Slovak.
Are there any historical sites close to Royal Exeter Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (0.3 miles), Christchurch Priory (4.6 miles), and Red House Museum & Gardens (4.6 miles).
Does Royal Exeter Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.
Is Royal Exeter Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.