Guest Rating: 
4.2 / 5
Welcome to ABode Exeter at The Royal Clarence Hotel. Situated in the heart of Exeter in the stunning Cathedral Yard, is Exeter's oldest and most historic hotel.
The Royal Clarence Hotel enjoys a peaceful location in the heart of Exeter opposite its magnificent Cathedral. Following recent refurbishment, the hotel proudly boasts 53 contemporary styled bedrooms with the traditional values of comfort expected from such an historic property. There is plenty of opportunity to treat yourself as the hotel is home to Michael Caines Fine Dining Restaurant, Champagne Bar, Cafe Bistro and even its own traditional tavern serving local real ale.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night 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.
Private parking is possible at a location nearby and costs GBP 7.00 per day.
Pets are not allowed.
Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All children under 16 years stay free of charge for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
'The devil is in the detail' they say and our attention to detail is self- evident as soon as you step into one of our rooms. From the understated yet beautiful contemporary design to the more practical aspects that so many forget, like comfort cooling, secondary glazing, wet rooms and enamel baths; nothing is left to chance.
By Car:
From the M5:
- Leave the M5 at junction 30.
- Take the central lane marked Exeter, taking the exit off the roundabout for Dawlish and Exeter (A379).
- Take the 2nd slip road off the dual carriageway marked to city centre.
- At the Countess Wear roundabout, turn right to the city centre.
- Follow this road (Topsham Road).
- You will pass the golf course on your left, County Hall to the right, followed by St Leonards Church on the left.
- When approaching the city centre, stay in the central lane.
- The Southgate Hotel will be on your right.
- Go straight forward at both sets of traffic lights into South Street, passing the White Hart Hotel on your left.
- You will be directed off to the left (onto a one way street).
- Follow this road round.
- When approaching the next set of traffic lights, get into the right-hand lane and head across into Mary Arches Street.
- At the next traffic lights, turn right and right again at the following set of traffic lights, taking you into North Street.
- At the top of North Street, head straight across and take the very first left (next to Urban Surfer).
- Push the button at the bollard and identify yourself as an ABode resident.
- You are now in Cathedral Yard.
- Follow the road to the left and ABode Exeter is at the bottom of this road on the left-hand side.
Please note: If using satellite navigation, please use the following postcode to direct you to the entrance to Cathedral Yard: EX1 1DZ.
As we are a city centre hotel, we don't offer parking at the hotel. However, guests are able to drive up to the front of the hotel and we can assist with offloading their luggage. We offer guests concessionary car park tickets to a local multi-storey (5 minute walk) at an additional cost. See the ‘Guest Parking’ section for costs.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
