Guest Rating: 
3.9 / 5
This elegant 4-star hotel is situated in the heart of the historic city of Exeter, opposite Central railway station and just 5 miles from the M5 motorway.
The hotel offers 90 recently refurbished bedrooms including deluxe rooms and suites. Drakes Restaurant is located on the ground floor and offers Rosette-awarded, traditional British cuisine created by head chef, John Sarginson. Drakes Bar is the place to go if you are looking for a more informal dining experience, whilst Nelsons Lounge offers light snacks throughout the day, together with delicious afternoon teas. The comfortable surroundings make the perfect location for a relaxing glass of wine after a long day.
With its friendly service and fine surroundings, Thistle Exeter is the perfect place to stay whether you are in the city for a brief business visit or a more leisurely holiday.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All older children or adults are charged 100 % of the room stay per night and person when using existing bedding. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Public parking is possible on site and costs GBP 5.00 per day.
Pets are not allowed.
No internet access available.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All older children or adults are charged 100 % of the room stay per night and person when using existing bedding. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
All bedrooms are non-smoking.
Please note there are only 28 car parking spaces available on site, therefore it is on a first come first serve basis.
Any bookings of 10 rooms or more will be subject to client receiving a group contract directly from the hotel
Deluxe single room with a queen-size bed.
Room with a double bed and either 2 rollaway single beds or a pull-out sofa bed. Cots available upon request. Family accommodation, 3-course dinner and Crealy Adventure Park tickets included in room rate.
Rooms are all en suite with a double bed. One Room, 2 nights, 3 meals. Dinner on the first night is included in the price.
The offer includes Return Tickets from Exeter Central train station to Dawlish Warren (Exeter Central is located opposite the hotel, and Dawlish Warren is 1 minute from the golf club), as well as a round of Golf (9 or 18 holes Subject to available tee times). Stay for 2 nights and receive a complimentary upgrade subject to availability.
Traditional English restaurant with excellent cuisine and a cosy warm atmosphere. There is an annexe at the rear of restaurant for both large and small parties.
Road
From m5 junction 30, take a379 head to Exeter/Dawish. At roundabout follow b3182 towards city centre. Follow signs to Central rail station, hotel is opposite.
There is limited parking spaces available at a charge of 5.00 per 24 hours. Spaces are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis and cannot be reserved in advance.
Railway and the Tube
Exeter Central Rail Station is adjacent to the hotel.
Air
From Exeter Airport either by bus / car, join the A30 at Clyst Honiton towards Exeter. Follow signs to City Centre, pass the High Street on the left and keep going until you reach the roundabout by Exeter H.M. Prison. Turn left and at the next roundabout turn left again into Queen Street. The hotel is on the right, opposite Central Station.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
