The 4* Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel is just a 4-minute walk from Exeter Cathedral, in the heart of the city and close to shops restaurants and bars in Princesshay which is 2 minutes away. The hotel is a 9 minute walk from Exeter Central Station and approximately 5 minutes by taxi from Exeter St Davids. There is parking available at the hotel on a first come first served basis charged at £15 per night. Visitors wishing to travel further afield will find the seaside towns of Exmouth and Dawlish less than 30 minutes drive and Torquay 45 minutes by car. More Info.