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Win an overnight stay at Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel

Kelly Jones is the lucky winner of this competition which closed on 23 June 2017.

The correct answer to the question: What do the newly refurbished bedrooms at the Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel take inspiration from? was of course, Exeter’s textile industry.

Thank you to everyone who entered.

** THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED **

Enjoy a relaxing escape with Mercure Hotels, who are offering the chance to win an overnight stay for two including dinner and breakfast at the newly refurbished 4-star Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel.

Situated directly...

The City Gate - A Boutique Pub-Hotel Returns to Exeter

Authored by georgiaroche
Posted: Wed, 05/03/2017 - 11:50am

The City Gate, once known as the Crown and Sceptre, is literally laced into the fabric of the ancient city of Exeter and has been welcoming guests since it first opened in 1778.

Transformed, following an extensive refurbishment by renowned pub, hotel and bar group Young’s, The City Gate offers everything from a pint of real ale to after-work cocktails, a leisurely weekend brunch to a three-course dinner and, with 14 boutique bedrooms, it’s the perfect getaway. Pub & Dining Room A modern British menu is served in the elegantly designed dining room, bar-side lounge and garden-...

Devon needs you as hospitality sector booms

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/10/2016 - 1:06pm

High levels of investment and the impact of a hot summer combined with changes to consumer spending in the wake of Brexit have led to members of the Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association reporting an almost unprecedented demand for new staff.

Hotel and restaurant managers are attempting to recruit for a variety of openings with roles for front of house, reception, housekeeping and chefs available.

Craig Findleton, Chair of the Association said: “Members of the Association have been investing heavily in their hotels and restaurants over the past two years resulting in...

Free training for hotel and restaurant managers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/18/2016 - 10:12am

Owners and managers of Exeter’s hotels and restaurants are being invited to a free training day to help them better understand their responsibilities when it comes to keeping their businesses safe.

The event, organised by Exeter City Council, features presentations from Environmental Health Services, Devon and Cornwall Police, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service and Public Health England.

The event runs from 10am until 3:15 pm on Thursday 28 January at Jurys Inn, Western Way, Exeter, with lunch included.

People can book onto one or more of three sessions,...

Exeter's Magdalen Chapter Hotel sold

Exeter's Magdalen Chapter Hotel has been bought by Frasers Hospitality, the hospitality arm of Frasers Centrepoint Limited, in a portfolio of four properties in the UK for a consideration of £36.1 million from Swire Properties Hotels Holdings through the Group’s subsidiary, Malmaison and Hotel du Vin Property Holdings Limited.

This acquisition comes on the back of Frasers Hospitality’s recent purchase of the Malmaison and Hotel du Vin group which comprises 29 upscale lifestyle boutique hotels for £363.4 million in June this year, providing Frasers Hospitality a platform to further...

New look for Mercure Exeter Southgate revealed

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 08/20/2015 - 11:52am

Positioned in the heart of Devon and enjoying a prime location in one of England’s most historic cities, Mercure Exeter Southgate is the gateway to the South West neighboring the famous Exeter Cathedral and historic Quay whilst providing the perfect break en route to the Cornish coastline.

The interior of the city centre hotel is transformed including a redesign of the reception, Gate House restaurant, bar, lounge, terrace and all 156 bedrooms. Mercure, a locally inspired brand, has drawn influence for the hotel’s new interior design from Exeter’s rich Roman and Medieval history...

Exeter features in new Staycation Guide

Authored by Ardz
Posted: Thu, 08/06/2015 - 2:30pm

With many Brits looking for cheaper and easier holiday options, staycations are now more popular than ever.

To help with this trend, Jurys Inn Hotels have launched a new Staycation Guide for the UK & Ireland.

From Exeter to Aberdeen and everywhere in between, the guide lists over two hundred attractions across Britain and Ireland, offering a wealth of ideas to suit any taste and occasion. Whether it’s historical landmarks or scenic landscapes, day-trips or longer outings, there is plenty on offer. Ideal for planning summer holiday outings!

With an easy-to-use...

Five ways hoteliers can attract more guests

With peak travel season is fast approaching, hoteliers are seeking out for the ways to invite more guests, but how things will be executed appropriately is something they are still untouched with. If you are also waking up after a long seasonal gap, be prepared to welcome the flock of guests since autumn is round the corner. Let’s wash up the dirty windows, burnish the silver and do all other little things for which you don’t have time during the peak season, especially while you are running apart hotels (like http://www.spaceaparthotel.com ), hostels and other accommodation businesses....

Deer Park celebrates prestigious award win

The team at the utterly exquisite Deer Park Country House Hotel, near Honiton, were celebrating on Monday 29th September when they were named the ‘Best Small Independent Hotel Employer of the Year’ in Caterer.com’s Best Employers in Hospitality Awards 2014. The awards were presented by TV personality Sue Perkins at a prestigious ceremony which took place at Lancaster London.

The epitome of a quintessential English country house, inspired by the best of British, the Deer Park fought off hundreds of competitor employers to join the heady ranks of the ‘Top 60 Best Employers in...

The Magdalen Chapter needs your vote

The Magdalen Chapter is delighted to announce it has been nominated as a finalist in The Food & Travel Magazine Readers Awards 2014.

For the second year running, the Exeter hotel is one of five finalists in the City Hotel of the Year category. The hotel is defending its title, having last year been crowned the winning establishment in this category.

The Magdalen Chapter is one of only two properties outside of London to be nominated in this prestigious category. Other properties nominated include The Berkeley in London, Charlotte Street Hotel in London, Mandarin...

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