Looks lovely from the out side but we found the room very disappointing as it didn't have the degree of finish that we are used to. It's advertised as a luxury hotel so you expect the standard of the room to be top rate. It was one of the cheaper rooms but: There were marks on the walls, a hole... more

Make sure you tell the taxi driver your are going to the Royal Clarence as you will only receive blank looks if you say the Abode Hotel. The hotel looks nice and is on a road that has no traffic, except the odd delivery truck, so no traffic noise. There are lovely shops around the hotel and the view of... more

I had stayed at the Abode twice before and couldnt wait to take my husband. We booked a long weekend and loved it so much we decided to stay another night. When we checked in we were offered an upgrade and I immediatey asked if room 401 was available and luckily it was. This is a wonderful room, large and... more

Stayed for just one night in a "desirable" room - the room categories seem to be quite random! The room - up in the ancient lift, down a flight of stairs and up another - was tiny, barley 4m x 4m, + bathroom. With internet access (wired) on a rickerty half table but a very comfortable bed and a fantastic... more

We knew where the location of this hotel was as we often visit friends in Exeter, however we had not stayed at the Abode before. The rooms are small but nicely furnished, very clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. The toiletries were high quality and the tea and coffee making facilities were very good (nice biscuits and filter coffee... more

The location is fantastic as it is on the Cathedral Yard. Better however to arrive with a taxi as cars are not allowed as it is a pedestrian part of the city. It is a charming, very stylish and very well kept hotel. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room we got was very nice and very big (even... more

Our first impressions were excellent - a beautiful building opposite Exeter Cathedral. The service reinforced that. On check-in, the staff member noticed my wife's crutches and asked us if we'd like a room near the lift. A nice touch that went a lot way. However, we did have a few issues with the room itself. As a Desirable room, it's... more

Stayed one night on business - arriving late on a Sunday night. Terrible trouble finding the hotel - my usually reliable sat nav couldn't find it, nor could the series of local people I stopped in the street to ask. Eventually phoned the hotel and spoke to the night porter - he has to be on the most helpful, considerate... more

Great rooms, great service, stayed here with some girlfriends for a night out in Exeter and will certainly go back to the hotel again. The service int the champagne bar at the hotel was top notch like the rest of the hotel. more