Any recommendations....I won't be driving, so will need to rely on public transport & cabs...many thanks
We have the usual suspects with a city centre Premier Inn not far from Central station and the main bus hub. Jury's Inn is just around the corner but I heard it is quite noisy. Opposite St Davids station there is the Great Western Hotel from the Brunel era. It's a bit dated but my Dad likes it there, probably the real ales more than the bed. There are a couple of B&B's in the city centre and the City Gate pub, (Youngs), and The White Harte with its rickety stairs, endless corridors and decent beers although there is a Spoons in a very nice building right opposite.
As with many cities the hotel chains are on the outskirts but that is not so bad as the city is not that big.......yet. Building works all around it will add a third to the population in ten years. There seems to be an endless line of graduation ceremonies these days so prices vary enormously. If I had to choose I'd go Premier Inn, City Centre/Southernhay.
Quote from: ScalleysDad on April 17, 2019, 10:25:31 AM
We have the usual suspects with a city centre Premier Inn not far from Central station and the main bus hub. Jury's Inn is just around the corner but I heard it is quite noisy. Opposite St Davids station there is the Great Western Hotel from the Brunel era. It's a bit dated but my Dad likes it there, probably the real ales more than the bed. There are a couple of B&B's in the city centre and the City Gate pub, (Youngs), and The White Harte with its rickety stairs, endless corridors and decent beers although there is a Spoons in a very nice building right opposite.
As with many cities the hotel chains are on the outskirts but that is not so bad as the city is not that big.......yet. Building works all around it will add a third to the population in ten years. There seems to be an endless line of graduation ceremonies these days so prices vary enormously. If I had to choose I'd go Premier Inn, City Centre/Southernhay.
Fantastic...many thanks....is that the premier Inn st David's?
What's your budget? We have plenty of variety. As Scally said you have the premier inn smack opposite St David's, you have the Mecure opposite Central station.
Quote from: DevonFFC on April 17, 2019, 12:40:10 PM
What's your budget? We have plenty of variety. As Scally said you have the premier inn smack opposite St David's, you have the Mecure opposite Central station.
If the Mercure is the Rougemont, then I've stayed there a couple of times, and that a good hotel and pretty central
Good beer at the Great Western by St David's. Dunno what it's like to stay there but that'd be my choice. It's not that far to walk into town.
Quote from: DevonFFC on April 17, 2019, 12:40:10 PM
What's your budget? We have plenty of variety. As Scally said you have the premier inn smack opposite St David's, you have the Mecure opposite Central station.
I'm a poor cab driver.... it's more location - as we'll have no transport with us....like the look of the city gate...but the premier Inn st David's looks good for transport.... I'm assuming there's a taxi rank at the station
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on April 17, 2019, 03:00:04 PM
Quote from: DevonFFC on April 17, 2019, 12:40:10 PM
What's your budget? We have plenty of variety. As Scally said you have the premier inn smack opposite St David's, you have the Mecure opposite Central station.
I'm a poor cab driver.... it's more location - as we'll have no transport with us....like the look of the city gate...but the premier Inn st David's looks good for transport.... I'm assuming there's a taxi rank at the station
Yes.
Quote from: Holders on April 17, 2019, 03:41:13 PM
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on April 17, 2019, 03:00:04 PM
Quote from: DevonFFC on April 17, 2019, 12:40:10 PM
What's your budget? We have plenty of variety. As Scally said you have the premier inn smack opposite St David's, you have the Mecure opposite Central station.
I'm a poor cab driver.... it's more location - as we'll have no transport with us....like the look of the city gate...but the premier Inn st David's looks good for transport.... I'm assuming there's a taxi rank at the station
Yes.
Cheers...thanks everyone
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on April 17, 2019, 03:48:29 PM
Quote from: Holders on April 17, 2019, 03:41:13 PM
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on April 17, 2019, 03:00:04 PM
Quote from: DevonFFC on April 17, 2019, 12:40:10 PM
What's your budget? We have plenty of variety. As Scally said you have the premier inn smack opposite St David's, you have the Mecure opposite Central station.
I'm a poor cab driver.... it's more location - as we'll have no transport with us....like the look of the city gate...but the premier Inn st David's looks good for transport.... I'm assuming there's a taxi rank at the station
Yes.
Cheers...thanks everyone
There is also a premier inn Southernhay which is a little closer to the city centre and bang next door to cost club which is a good place for a beer and food
Cheers.... I picked somebody up at Waterloo that owned/s Harry's.... Is it worth a visit?
We will be staying in Exeter on the 7th as we are attending the races booked into the Mercure as just fall out of the station and can get a bus to the races. We were informed hotel reasonable place to stay, cost ok but there are cheaper options.
When are we playing Exeter City, have I been in a time warp?
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on April 17, 2019, 08:08:25 PM
Cheers.... I picked somebody up at Waterloo that owned/s Harry's.... Is it worth a visit?
Harry's bar is nice, decent food and nice setting. Little walk from the city centre
Quote from: davew on April 17, 2019, 09:16:19 PM
When are we playing Exeter City, have I been in a time warp?
Many thanks everyone
Haven't you heard - rather than muck about in the championship... we're heading straight for league 2.... Proper footie
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on April 17, 2019, 03:00:04 PM
Quote from: DevonFFC on April 17, 2019, 12:40:10 PM
What's your budget? We have plenty of variety. As Scally said you have the premier inn smack opposite St David's, you have the Mecure opposite Central station.
I'm a poor cab driver.... it's more location - as we'll have no transport with us....like the look of the city gate...but the premier Inn st David's looks good for transport.... I'm assuming there's a taxi rank at the station
poor cab driver ?
Just fell off the sofa laughing.
There's no such thing ---- and I know a few .
Probably too late if you've booked the Premier but I've just noticed that the Great Western Hotel gives 10% discount when you book on line and use promo code GWH.
Just a thought! They boast 9 real ales...
