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Exeter Inn

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A 1932 Georgian Stately brick building originally designed to accommodate prestigous families visiting Phillips Exeter Acedemy. The Acedemy is known around the world for its prepareness to attend Harvard University and other major ivy league colleges. The Inn has 46 rooms featuring 3 suites. Located in walking distance to downtown Exeter town center, a short driving distance to Portsmouth, Hampton, Stratham and Epping.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Patio
Highchairs available
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Electric vehicle charging station
Street parking
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Wine / champagne
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Concierge
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Room service
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Safe
Telephone
Bottled water
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Charming
Languages Spoken
English
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Ron L wrote a review Mar 1
Denver, Colorado16 contributions11 helpful votes
A little slice of the authentic Exeter experience. The Inn is a landmark in town. Rooms are not especially big but there's lots of charm, all the essentials and the most comfortable bed in town. I want one of those! The staff is always excellent - from the front desk to the bar and restaurant.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: If you anticipate hosting friends in your room, get a suite. The extra space is really nice.
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kathleenbruce wrote a review Nov 2023
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A disastrous visit. There were noxious fumes coming out of the heater all night. . I had to open the window because of the horrifying smell. I couldn’t sleep. Later I found out that there had been a gas leak in the kitchen prior to this and I think it was happening again. The food was at best, very mediocre. The breakfast was a selection with only paper cups for tea, prepackaged muffins, The rolls were frozen inside, and the salad was wilted with incrementally dressing. At breakfast, only paper cups for tea available - prepackaged muffins, bowl of apples etc. The dinner staff was lovely. But the food was extremely salty. The fish tasted like it had been rinsed in bleach water. The rolls were frozen inside. We were in a suite and the sofa bed was saggy and tired… had a big bar in the middle. The room decor was depressingly, beige, and dark. The worst thing was the fumes coming out of the air system. I think this is what happened when an outside company owns it and doesn’t take a look at it day-to-day. they obviously know about the fumes because it had happened before but they didn’t take enough care to fix it. That was pretty terrifying. I would not ever stay here again.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: find someplace else to stay.
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Bethany C wrote a review Aug 2023
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Staff very accommodating and pleasant. My room was small and immaculate. Was raining so was not able to see the grounds, but the outdoor space looked great! Comfy beds! The restaurant was really good as well.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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HBDST wrote a review Jul 2023
Miami66 contributions88 helpful votes
The lobby is great, the exterior is quaint, the staff is awesome, and the rooms border on terrible. The beds are soft and likely very old, the bathrooms are in poor condition, and the rooms are dreary. The Inn certainly does not measure up with the historic town and preparatory school with which it shares a name.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Diann M wrote a review Jul 2023
Balch Springs, Texas1 contribution
A marvelous location in the gorgeous town of Exeter! The room was a tad small for two adults, but the ambiance and the staff made up for the room size. Additionally the Exeter bar area and grounds are amazing.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Robert Camper wrote a review Jun 2023
Concord, New Hampshire110 contributions39 helpful votes
Very nice little hotel. I had to email notifying of a later than expected arrival, and was reminded the restaurant closed at 9:00, so might want to grab a bite to eat on the way in, and told a later check in was no problem at all. We had a standard room, paid an extra bit to get an upper floor (there are only 3 floors, I was on the second floor). Check in was great, they give you a little card that mentions their continental breakfast (didn't know about that), and every afternoon at 4:00 they put out cookies in their little lobby. Room was a bit strange, I am not sure what the previous use of the building was, but our room door was through a little outside doorway with another room door. I am guessing if you wanted connecting rooms, they would have given you a key to the outside door, and the inside doors could stay open. There was nobody in the room next to us, or they were super quiet, we never heard that door open. Based on the door arrangement, I don't think a wheel chair or walker would have been usable, older doors are just narrow, and a strange arrangement of doors. There was an elevator, and guessing that some of the rooms might be of a design that could fit a walker or wheel chair better. Our room was a nice corner room on the front of the building, three windows, two in bedroom and one in bathroom. I imagine the back would have been quieter. The road in front of the hotel is pretty busy, and our window blinds did not completely close so cars woke us up, and then the sun coming in made the room quite bright. Rooms did have a little coffee maker, but no fridge. We travel with a little plug in cooler, which is on the louder side, so did have some "white noise" to cover up some of the noise from cars and trucks. A blind fold and ear plugs might be helpful for a light sleeper. Room was kind of a "updated antique," or that was how I would describe it. We had a queen bed, chair and a half (not quite a loveseat, but bigger than a normal chair), a desk with chair, dresser, two night stands with lamps, and a queen bed. That took up most of the floor space, it was a small room, but didn't feel crowded (a larger bed probably would not have fit in there). There was a TV on top of the dresser. The bathroom had white tile with dark grout, making it look older, a bowl sink, and a walk in shower. I suggest you walk into the shower first and look at the controls before reaching through the glass to figure it out. Two knobs, one on and off, the other temp control. And it had the largest closet I have ever seen in a hotel. As with many hotels, there is no daily "maid service" but if you needed anything we were told you could request it at the main desk. Only two nights, we didn't need anything. The hotel was quite cute, I could see it would be great for something like a small wedding (or maybe a smaller wedding reception). There is a restaurant in the hotel, but with so many good restaurants in Exeter, we choose to eat out. There were a few meeting rooms, a larger indoor room (for a small wedding or rehearsal dinner would be perfect), or on the back lawn would be perfect. They had some corn hole boards, ladder game, a few fire pits, little sitting areas, it was spitting rain so we did walk around the hotel, but didn't spend much time outside. Inside, in the basement we did see a small work out room. I guess this is owned/ operated by a management company, had a sign outside saying the name of the management company, but felt like an old fashioned little private hotel. Nice, quiet, no complaints at all, would gladly stay there again.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: might request room on back of hotel if you are a light sleeper.
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Explore_Our_Worlds wrote a review Oct 2022
Edinburgh, United Kingdom36 contributions15 helpful votes
Did not live up to expectations and could have been so much better. Arrived to find the bathroom had not been cleaned. Got a room change and nether room looked like the photos - small, dark, basic furnishings. Breakfast was continental and very limited choice - all was in disposable packaging and self-service - not what you expect from this standard of hotel. Ate in the restaurant one night, but also very disappointing in terms of food quality and service.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Emily C wrote a review Jul 2022
Santa Rosa, California29 contributions25 helpful votes
Was here for 2 nights to drop off my child at school, this Inn is practically on campus. Lots of parking, simple but comfortable rooms, the staff is super friendly and helpful. Breakfast is muffin, yogurt, fruit, simple but nice and quick to start off morning. Restaurant was not open during the nights I was there but staff had helpfully called around and made a handout with all the local restaurants that would be open for the holiday weekend with hours.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Ming G wrote a review Jun 2022
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Got there Sunday. Found that the restaurant (which is very good) and bar are closed on Sundays and Mondays. We stayed multiple days. Housekeeping did not do any maintenance in the room. They used to place cookies on your desk and candy on your pillow, every night. That is no longer done. It did add a nice touch. You will pay a premium price to stay at this hotel, but it is starting to get a bit run down. Front desk take a credit card upon arrival, for "incidentals". Well, when the receipt was slipped under the door on departure day, there was a $10 "facility fee" , per day, on the bill. Woman at front desk could not accurately describe exactly what a "facility fee" was. I think they are having trouble making a profit nowadays. Not my fault.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Jamie Hutchinson wrote a review May 2022
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The room and the settings were fine, although the Covid restrictions here were stricter than any other accommodations on our trip, perhaps due to staffing[?]: a sorry breakfast offering of yogurt and fruit and some generic muffins, and a tired or depleted coffee service: when the hotel is full...really?! Mostly I think they could up their game with a better breakfast/coffee/beverage service... They seem to have good service in the evening.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
46
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Frequently Asked Questions about Exeter Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Exeter Inn?
Nearby attractions include American Independence Museum (0.6 km), Swasey Parkway (0.8 km), and Phillips Exeter Academy (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Exeter Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Exeter Inn?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Exeter Inn?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Exeter Inn?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Exeter Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Epoch Gastropub, Las Olas Taqueria, and Otis Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Exeter Inn?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.
Is Exeter Inn located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.8 km away from the centre of Exeter.
Are any cleaning services offered at Exeter Inn?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Exeter Inn offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to Exeter Inn?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Powder House (1.0 km).