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Great Western Hotel

2.0 of 5
St. David's Station Approach, Exeter EX4 4NU, England
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Great Western Hotel
Ranked #27 of 30 hotels in Exeter
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Gosport, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

I had booked this over the internet so didn't really have good idea about it and didn't read any reviews. I drove up and just looked at it and drove away again. Horrible location by the station no parking.Not a place for a lady on her own travelling on business.

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

By far the dirtiest place I've stayed and that includes hotels in third world countries I've visited. The room had damp and peeling paint, The toilet had to be cleaned before we could use it. The corridor smelt of vomit and I suffered several bites after sleeping in the bed. I used to visit the hotel 25 years ago and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

took family to Exeter to visit friends, needed a reasonably priced place to stay. It was the Victorian built railway hotel we chose, because of its closeness to the centre, and wasn't exorbitantly priced. It had the air of a grand old dame fallen on hard times..We were on the third floor, which ment an awful lot of stairs to... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

Have just returned from a stay at the Great Western hotel in Exeter over the weekend. Opted for this establishment as we were using the trains, so being close to St David's station was ideal. Arrived early evening however there was no one manning reception, luckily we were spotted by a member of staff working in the adjacent bar. We... More

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Colorado
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

Rooms were fairly small, and the bathrooms tiny. Very quite rooms. The staff were extremely pleasant and the breakfast was tasty. The wireless was very poor in the rooms, but did work better in the bar. In need of some updating throughout, but I would stay here again if I were in Exeter.

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London, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

Everything is bad about this place. Receptionist ignored me for 5 minutes, although she was three feet away from me on the phone. demanded payment before I had seen room, ( which I refused to do ). Room was in furthest corner of hotel. No lift to third floor. Just grim. Reception closes at 10, so I had to deal... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

Big single room, well furnished, complimentary coffee and tea in the room, location very close to Exeter St. Davids Station and a Bus Stop. Big TV flat screen in the room, with remote. I arrived early and the receptionist kept my luggage until the check-in hours. No internet signal, not even in the bar or reception, opposite to the advertised... More

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Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2013 via mobile

Stayed here for one night! Hotel rooms were very basic, although they did seeem clean; just need some decorating! There was a horrible eggy smell coming from the toilet when we turned the extractor fan on which took over the whole room Nd was vile!! Walls are very thin, woken up from 6:30am by people slamming doors and talking outside... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013 via mobile

The hotel ok but somethings need sorted out but the staff sorted it out but breakfast was fab and evening meal are ok just need more flaver well rooms are ok just need to get heating sorted out to hot lol but ok

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2012

I was looking for a cheap place to stay in Exeter for after a Xmas night out near the centre. This was perfect. My single room was clean and spacious, near the main stairs and had everything I needed. The carpet was a bit threadbare and the furnishings basic but it was warm clean and ideal. Breakfast was great. Not... More

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Also Known As:
Great Western Exeter
Address: St. David's Station Approach, Exeter EX4 4NU, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Devon > Exeter
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Pets Allowed Restaurant
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Ranked #27 of 30 hotels in Exeter
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Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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