Swift Hotel
Swift Hotel, B3183, Exeter, EX1 2DD, United Kingdom- Public Art
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Prime Location in the Heart of Exeter
Located in the city centre, Leonardo Hotel Exeter is a stone's throw away from St Davids Railway Station, the historic quayside, and Exeter Cathedral. The vibrant shopping quarter at Princesshay is just a 2-minute walk, making it a convenient choice for travelers looking to explore the city.
Stylish Rooms with Modern Amenities
Experience comfort in the stylish bedrooms equipped with Dream beds, flat-screen TVs, and spacious work areas. Relax in the spacious bathrooms featuring luxurious spa toiletries, perfect for unwinding after a long day of sightseeing.
Dining and Convenience at Your Fingertips
Indulge in the international dinner menu at the contemporary restaurant or grab a quick bite at the bar offering a selection of lunch options and beverages. Additional services like dry cleaning/laundry and public parking nearby ensure a hassle-free stay.
Ready to experience the best of Exeter? Book your stay at Leonardo Hotel Exeter now!
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
17 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
228 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 28-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
21 m2
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
226 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 28-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
21 m2
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
228 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 28-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
21 m2
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Single bed (90-130 cm wide)
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 1 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Breakfast options quite limited
Good location, easy accessible to everywhere
Nothing to really dislike
Nothing
Good room, comfy bed
The upgrade
Nothing
Near to the city, clean and reception staff helpful
Breakfast very poor….. things not available when still over an hour to go until breakfast closed.
All is well
Too many plants in the entrance
Frühstück war gut, 15 min zur Cathedrale
Personal stehts bemüht, Restaurant geschlossen um 19.00 Uhr, da zwei Reisegruppen a 8 Personen, Bestellungen aufgegeben haben.
Temizdi ve konumu iyiydi .
Yemek servisi
Clean and central
Nothing. All great.
The location
My room did not have a fridge. Apparently you have to request this and the bottles of water were not supplied each day
Расположение
Запах от грязного ковролана, очередь на ресепшн, пыль в номерах, разбитый чайник, плохая звукоизоляция, грязные шторы. Бронировали на одну ночь, но при заселении сразу заплатили еще за две ночи, девушка на стойке регистрации озвучила что ближайшие 3 дня есть 13 номеров на выбор а после первой ночи с шумными соседями в коннектин руме уже другая девушка сказала что отель заполнен и не может нам поменять номер.
Very comfortable. Windows that opened. Towels changed automatically each day. Very good breakfast. Would return.
Nothing
Great location for easy walking into town and access to the Cathedral.
One minor issue…. the screen of the controller for the air conditioner is too bright and stays on all night. A small inconvenience but nothing major. Food was good, although a bit of variety for buffet breakfast on different days would be welcome. Food was good though. 😋
Alles
Es war alles gut.
The car park was very convenient to the hotel and good value at £10 for 24 hours
Very poor value for money. Communal areas mediocre and unwelcoming. Bedroom needed an update. Bed and pillows were uncomfortable. Bad lighting in bathroom and reliant only on an illuminated mirror. No fridge in room surprising given the cost. Staff were dreary and unwelcoming.
Breakfast was very good. The room was quiet - either there were no noisy guests around me, or the rooms are well insulated against sound.
Location
Peking was in an NCP carpark
Ordentliches Haus in zentraler Lage. Parkhaus mit Hotelrabatt gegenüber.
Sehr sparsam mit Handtüchern. An beiden Tagen war das Dreibettzimmer nur mit Handtüchern für zwei Personen ausgestattet, was auf entsprechende Bitte jeweils umgehend korrigiert wurde. Aufgrund der zentralen Lage nicht ganz leise.
W miarę dobra lokalizacja, dystans do stacji kolejowej nie dla każdego na piechotę (dodatkowy koszt taxi); bardzo blisko centrum samego Exeter; obiekt czysty (nie najnowszy, co widać w łazienkach...); śniadania - no cóż, full English breakfast :) oraz wybór płatków, jogurt, szynka, ser i jakieś owoce do tego, chleb (przeważnie biały niestety, ale glutenfree też dostępny standardowo); wybór nie jest jakiś duży, ale jeśli ma się po prostu zjeść śniadanie bez fanaberii, to zdecydowanie bardzo ok. Obsługa pomocna i uprzejma
Troszkę urozmaicić wybór na śniadanie, jakieś ciemniejsze pieczywo, inne rodzaje wędlin - nie zawsze to samo; śniadanie nieco za drogie jak na zakres oferty
The hotel was told it was a birthday treat and they were exceptional
nothing
Excellent
The hotel was very very clean
The shower was so tiny, very dark and old fashioned. Also the cooked breakfast was not good at all, luke warm and not fresh.
Very clean, comfy, nice staff
Breakfast room is cramped and was terribly busy on the day I stayed there - it doesn't seem suitably sized compared to number of rooms/guests. Selection was ok but not as good as other Leonardo hotels
Perfect central location.
Nothing really it’s pretty much perfect apart from the mattresses are a little bit soft, but that’s just me, I prefer a firm one
Location is great. It’s a stones throw from the cathedral and city centre and sandwiched between two car parks
Nothing. It was all great
I love the style and cleanliness.
Nothing
Superb breakfast with cleanliness and attention to detail a particular feature. A busy breakfast room was constantly cleared and cleaned. Plenty of room for working on laptop etc in a buzzing atmosphere.
The receptionist Male chap was lovely , very polite . Gave us a really lovely room for our first romantic stay here it was perfect . The breakfast was fantastic also , room was lovely had a bath in it was magical .
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Clean nice staff
Room is tiny
Lovely clean place in a central location.
Only found out that we could have parked for £10 in the car park opposite when we were checking out. There are clear instructions at reception, but you have to park your car before you read these. Also the toilet was pretty useless. Too much swirl, too little actual flushing!
The cleanliness, the friendliness of staff, parking was easy and not expensive, breakfast was very good.
N/A
Great location
We really enjoyed our stay at Leonardo Hotel Exeter. The location is very convenient, and the room was clean and comfortable. The check-in experience was also excellent. We were kindly offered an early check-in as the room was available, which we really appreciated. We were travelling with a baby and had requested a room on a higher floor and away from the lifts to minimise noise. We were very pleased that the hotel took our request into consideration and accommodated it.
The only downside was that there was no mini fridge in the room, which would have been especially useful when travelling with a baby.
Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff. Nice breakfast!
Nil
Location
Staff were extremely rude and unhelpful during the entire stay, felt unwelcome soon as we went to check in.
Staff are always friendly and polite, I have stayed in watford and exeter now. Definitely a hotel i would stick to staying at whilst traveling.
I have stayed in the leonardo watford hotel a few times and each room has always been the same with regards to comfort which is 10:10. Unfortunately the one in exeter i had a different experience, the bed was much more lumpy and the pillows were rock hard, this is also something my husband also commented on. This made it a very difficult nights sleep. Otherwise cleanliness was near the same. Also, not sure if it was a mistake on our behalf but we ended up in an adapted room for disabilities which meant everything was much lower down and awkward. As I said, not sure if that was my mistake upon booking but either way I think if I had known I wouldn't have booked that room.
Lovely little hotel near the city centre.
Bar service is incredibly slow and often gets the drinks wrong.
Clean, tidy great staff
Nothing
staff were professional and ready to help always
Wir haben einen Tag verlängert. Gutes Frühstück. Ruhiges Zimmer zum Parkplatz. Parken hat in dem Parkhaus neben an gut geklappt. An der Rezeption wurde das Ticket bezahlt und so hat es 10 Pfund pro Tag gekostet. Bei der Lage sehr gut.
Aber gut!
Everything especially that we were guest of the day
Nothing. Shame the parking is so expensive over the road
Location, near city centre and parking garage around the corner. Friendly staff.
It’s a bit worn (room)
Location
Small rooms, a bit tired
Leider wurden unsere Erwartungen an den Aufenthalt in mehreren Punkten nicht erfüllt. Für den Preis hätten wir deutlich mehr erwartet. Das Zimmer war bei unserer Ankunft leider nicht gründlich gereinigt, unter anderem befand sich Staub auf dem Boden. Das Badezimmer wirkte veraltet, insbesondere die Badewanne mit Duschvorhang entsprach für uns nicht dem Standard, den wir bei diesem Preis erwartet hätten. Auch die Betten waren leider nicht besonders komfortabel. Das Doppelbett bestand lediglich aus zwei zusammengestellten Einzelbetten. Sehr störend war außerdem der Verkehrslärm der nahegelegenen Hauptstraße, der im Zimmer deutlich und teilweise sehr laut zu hören war. Insgesamt entstand bei uns der Eindruck, dass an vielen Stellen stark auf Kosteneinsparung geachtet wird. Kleine Aufmerksamkeiten wie ein Welcome-Goodie oder ein einfacher Notizzettel im Zimmer fehlten ebenso. Zusätzlich haben wir die kostenpflichtige und aus unserer Sicht überteuerte Parkgarage neben dem Hotel genutzt. Bei der Rezeption wurde unser Parkticket leider falsch entwertet, sodass wir anschließend nochmals zum Hotel zurückgehen mussten. Besonders enttäuschend war dabei, dass sich der Rezeptionist trotz des offensichtlichen Fehlers nicht einmal dafür entschuldigte. Insgesamt stimmt das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis für uns leider nicht. Bei diesem Preis hätten wir einen deutlich höheren Standard, mehr Komfort und vor allem einen aufmerksamen und serviceorientierten Umgang erwartet.
Nice breakfast, great staff
Bed quite hard
Lovely rooms and comfy beds. And Layla on reception was very helpful and upgrade our room which was much appreciated.
When the windows are open you remember your in a city with noisy Lorrie’s in the early hours!!
Clean and close to town and close to my family
Could smell someone smoking weed outside
Non usufruito causa overbooking, dirottati al Marriott hotel a 15 min di strada con upgrade. Il personale si è dimostrato collaborativo e risolutivo per trovare una soluzione.
Overbooking
Convenient location, clean and check in/out smooth. Perfect for visiting the city
Nothing
Good value
Using postcode for satnav took us to the back of the hotel
Good central hotel.
Allt fungerade bra!
Utbudet i restaurangen var inte då stort.
Close to the town centre - walking distance
It was all lovely
The size of the room, breakfasta and the welcome staff
Hard pillows
Great value for money - convenient location and friendly staff.
Nothing
Great location, friendly staff,great breakfast
Nothing
Stanza pulita, struttura accogliente
De bedden waren super
We zoude geupgrade worden door booking.com maar dat was niet het geval. En het personeel Alles behalve vriendelijk
חדר נקי מסודר עם כל מה שצריך פינוקים ביום הראשון . צוות שירותי
חדר קטן. יחסית
Walkable distance to town centre, attentive staff, very clean, rooms spacious and beds comfortable, facility to store luggage.
The walk from St David’s train station is 30-40mins uphill (not 15mins as per website) Air con in the room stops overnight so had to wake up very hot twice to turn it back on. Book on your first search…price went up £30 from first search to booking three days later.
Ease of booking was great and always kept well informed by WhatsApp/email. Great check in, staff, bar, breakfast and evening meal were excellent. Room and housekeeping were of a high standard. Good location. Made our few nights in Exeter a pleasure
Dustcart was noisy early in the morning. Window cleaner on flat roof at 8.30 was a little disconcerting but doubt this happens evert day. Saw the funny side of it and shared some banter with the man as water came into the open window. No biscuits on room tea tray!!! As the saying goes ' a drink's too wet without one
The location is excellent if you’re coming by car and there is a city council car park right behind the hotel. The location is great. Right near the city centre and amenities and a short drive to the uni if you’re visiting there
Nothing. It was all good
Great location for the city of Exeter. Very clean rooms, friendly staff and excellent breakfast. Parking was very easy too.
Location
Bathroom dated need an upgrade Staff weren't very friendly
The location and the facilities
Location and the room was good.
N/A
Excellent location Clean and comfortable room
N/A
Good location, lovely rooms, excellent breakfast. Affiliated car park right in front of the building
Camera pulita e buona colazione, posizione strategica
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Clean and modern. Great buffet breakfast. Staff are very helpful and friendly.
The room was lovely just a bit small.
Bien positionné par rapport au centre ville (ça monte un peu quand même), parking public juste en face de l'hôtel à un prix raisonnable. Chambre confortable. Bon english breakfast.
Good location. Polite and helpful staff. Good breakfast. Clean.
Room could definitely do with an update. Double bed was very small. Carpet was threadbare in places.
Air con! Reduction in parking costs. Clean and comfortable beds.
Nil
Great location. Lovely room and all very clean. Staff were fab too
Nothing. There was only one niggle regarding the car parking. We paid £10 at the hotel but then the activated ticket wouldn’t work at the car park so had to pay £13 to get out!
very friendly people
close to every beautiful old buildings
Very welcoming. Attractive entrance hall and lifts to rooms immediately opposite the entrance. Very quiet. Air con was great on the hot summer nights
Parking is in a multi storey opposite, but not too expensive, considering the rest of the car parks.
breakfast was more than adequate
room on front of hotel - traffic noise disrupted sleep
Ho alloggiato in una stanza con porta comunicante e purtroppo i vicini hanno fatto chiasso durante la notte quindi la strania era poco insonorizzata.
Great location and really nice breakfast
Most of the time I’ve been there there reception staff are slow and not very friendly or welcoming
Sehr zentrale Lage, zu Fuß ist man in wenigen Minuten in der Stadt. Das Auto konnten wir direkt gegenüber im Parkhaus abstellen. Das Zimmer war sehr groß und sauber. Das Frühstück reichhaltig und frisch. Das Personal sehr freundlich!“
Nichts
La xamera era molto funzionale
Il peraonale non sapevanessuna lingua solo l'inglese e non eraperniente empatica
Molto accogliente il personale. Stanza carina e moderna, letto comodo. Ottima colazione. Bella e grande hall, bel bar.
Doccia vasca da rimodernare. Piumone letto troppo pesante.
Localização. Staff.
Quarto de 3 pessoas com pouca arrumação para malas e roupa.
Location is accessible. Comfortable hotel.
Generally all ok. Which is why we keep returning there to stay.
Excellent location only 7 mins walk away from main shopping district, parking was convenient. Clean rooms and public areas. Easy checkin and out process.
Facilities are a bit basic, bed was not super comfortable and could hear the doors of adjacent rooms closing.
Very comfortable and good location.
N/A
Die Zimmer sind sauber, aufgeräumt und ausreichend groß für eine Übernachtung. Das Personal an der Rezeption ist freundlich.
An der Rezeption konnte man am Abreisetag unsere Zahlung vom Anreisetag "nicht finden". Wir mussten die Zahlung durch den Zahlungsbeleg aus dem Kartenlesegerät und der Abbuchung auf unserem Konto nachweisen. Das Frühstück ist für englische Verhältnisse nicht so gut. Beispielsweise ist das Rührei aus "Fertigbrei"
Friendly and helpful staff Efficient check in
I was very satisfied with my stay. I booked a room for my wife and kids and another room for my parents. Check in and check out were easy and the staff were very helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. Quality is good and the price is reasonable. I believe Leonardo hotels have very good value for money for hotels of similar range, so I’m a happy customer.
Centrale è ben organizzata. Ottima colazione
Le stanze potevano essere più grandi!
breakfast ok. but utensils not clean
room is dusty. dust on the ceiling
Großes Zimmer, gut ausgestattet (Klimaanlage) mit ebenfalls großzügigem Bad, freundliches Personal ind gutes Frühstück, öffentlicher Parkplatz hinter dem Haus
Bei offenem Fenster recht laut; wie oft in UK: keine Toilettenbürste im Bad
Staff were all really helpful and pleasant. From housekeeping to bar and reception.
Staff very friendly and always happy to help. All members of the staff made us feel welcoming. Also a parking area right across the road payd separately but very convenient.
Nothing
Clean tidy, Good portion meals Good breakfast
Extra staff at certain times maybe Breakfast tables needed cleaning faster it seemed
Friendly staff Good location Excellent amenities
Zero
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Cleanliness
7.33/10Several reviews cited cleanliness issues, such as hair in the bed and stains.
Service
9.3/10Staff were frequently mentioned as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.34/10Location was positively highlighted with proximity to the city center.
Room Quality
7.79/10Rooms received mixed reviews regarding comfort and quality.
Amenities
7.82/10Some amenities were satisfactory, but lack of items such as a fridge and insufficient vegan options noted.
Value for Money
9.28/10Hotel was considered to offer great value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.33/10Breakfast and dining were generally praised.
Overall Experience
8.8/10Overall experience was mostly positive with a few notable concerns.