have stayed here numerous times, and have found it clean, but the rooms fairly basic. I have eaten here, and the food was good. most of the staff are good - night porter a little miserable. the bar has a good atmosphere normally. decent value for money More

We were at a New Year's Eve party on Bournemouth pier and wanted a decent hotel within easy walking distance for the night - we certainly got that with the Royal Exeter - from the easy, private, plentiful parking, the bonus of having a smoking room that was brilliantly huge and well equipped with a double aspect view, a decent,... More

My partner and I stayed at the hotel for one night for a company Christmas party and it was an extremely pleasant experience all round, mainly due to the exceptional staff who work there. From Eva at Reception who made me very welcome and was extremely helpful in arranging an early check in, to the very helpful maintenance man who... More

Lovely clean hotel with friendly staff. Booked a standard double as a solo traveller and was surprised at how big the room was. Also very clean and of a high standard. Breakfast very nice, also a bonus was the fact that there is on site parking via a barrier so your car is on the hotel premises which is safe,... More

We came to Bournemouth to visit my daughter who is at Uni. We arrived at the hotel and our room was not quite ready, staff on reception were pleasant and polite, we sat in the sun on the lovely terrace and had a drink in bar 1812, the bar man Ben was friendly and helpful. Then we Checked into our... More

Now I'm not one to plump for hotels without pools if I am at Conference normally - there's nothing like a plunge at the end of a long hard day to help sooth the weary brain. So it was with some trepidation that I booked the Royal Exeter but having left it quite late my options were somewhat limited. On... More

I would highly recommend this hotel. The staff are extremely courteous, professional and helpful, nothing seemed too much trouble if it helped to make your stay mire pleasant. The hotel had bags of character and charm and the room on the second floor (218) was spacious and clean with an extremely comfortable bed. The breakfast was fabulous, there was plenty... More

Our family group stayed at the hotel, and we all enjoyed the hotel facilities. The rooms were all extremely comfortable with no noise from nearby bars. The breakfast and evening meal was also excellant. We found all the staff helpful, and the hotel is also well located with on-site parking. In addition the 1812 bar also provided a good place... More

My husband and I stayed at the Royal Exeter Hotel, and I have to say that I was obviously in a different hotel to the last person who reviewed. I don't think that the hotel is worn, the 1812 coctail bar and restaurant is lovely and our room was great, the bed was huge and very comfortable. The staff in... More