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Venue Type
Hotel Venue
City
Exeter
Region
South West
Standing
300
theatre
250
dinner
220
bedrooms
98
About
Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel
Located in the heart of Exeter opposite the city’s historic Rougemont Gardens, Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel is a landmark Victorian hotel combining heritage architecture, central transport connections and flexible event facilities within one of Devon’s most accessible city-centre locations. Positioned beside Exeter Central Station and moments from the Cathedral Quarter, the hotel has long been recognised as one of Exeter’s principal conference, meetings and hospitality venues.
Originally built in the Victorian era, the hotel retains much of its historic character, blending traditional architectural features with contemporary hospitality and business facilities. Its combination of period charm, extensive meeting space and city-centre convenience makes the venue particularly well suited to conferences, corporate events, private dining and regional business gatherings.
Located within walking distance of Exeter’s shops, restaurants, business district and cultural attractions, Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel provides guests with a practical and well-connected base for both business and social events.
Event Spaces
The Devon Suite
At the centre of the hotel’s event offering is the Devon Suite, a large and flexible event space designed to accommodate conferences, presentations, exhibitions, gala dinners and receptions. The suite’s adaptable layouts and integrated event facilities allow organisers to tailor the space to a variety of corporate and private event formats.
Meeting & Conference Rooms
Alongside its larger event spaces, the hotel offers a collection of smaller meeting rooms and breakout areas suitable for board meetings, workshops, interviews, training sessions and private discussions. These spaces provide flexibility for both standalone meetings and larger multi-room conferences.
Private Dining & Hospitality
The hotel also offers elegant dining and reception spaces for private dinners, celebrations and networking events. Traditional interiors and city-centre positioning make the venue particularly popular for business hospitality and regional corporate entertaining.
Residential Conferences
With on-site accommodation and central transport access, Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel is well suited to residential conferences, multi-day meetings and regional events drawing delegates from across the South West.
Accommodation
The hotel offers a range of modern guestrooms combining traditional styling with contemporary comfort, providing convenient accommodation for conference delegates, corporate guests and event attendees.
Facilities and Services
Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel offers integrated AV support, flexible meeting layouts, catering services, breakout spaces and dedicated event coordination. Its location directly beside Exeter Central Station provides excellent accessibility for delegates travelling from across Devon, Bristol, London and the wider South West.
The venue’s combination of heritage architecture, conference flexibility and city-centre convenience makes it one of Exeter’s most established corporate event destinations.
Ideal For
Conferences & Corporate Events
Business Meetings
Training Sessions
Private Dining
Networking Events
Regional Conferences
Presentations
Exhibitions
Awards Dinners
Residential Conferences
Corporate Hospitality
Workshops
Key Features
Central Exeter Location
Victorian Landmark Hotel
Flexible Conference & Event Spaces
On-Site Accommodation
Adjacent to Exeter Central Station
Integrated AV Facilities
Breakout & Meeting Rooms
Private Dining Spaces
Dedicated Event Support
Walking Distance to Cathedral Quarter
Suitable for Residential Conferences
City-Centre Accessibility
Corporate & Private Event Hire
Historic Hotel Character
Central Exeter Location
Victorian Landmark Hotel
Flexible Conference & Event Spaces
On-Site Accommodation
Adjacent to Exeter Central Station
Integrated AV Facilities
Breakout & Meeting Rooms
Private Dining Spaces
Dedicated Event Support
Walking Distance to Cathedral Quarter
Suitable for Residential Conferences
City-Centre Accessibility
Corporate & Private Event Hire
Historic Hotel Character
Why Hire
Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel offers a practical and established conference and events destination within the centre of Exeter, combining heritage surroundings with flexible event infrastructure and excellent transport access. Its long-standing reputation within the regional meetings market makes it particularly attractive for conferences, business events and hospitality occasions requiring convenience and operational reliability.
Whether hosting a conference, networking reception, training day or private dinner, Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel provides a well-connected and versatile city-centre venue with traditional character and professional event support.
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Location and Access
Located in the heart of Exeter city centre opposite Exeter Central railway station, Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel enjoys one of the city's most convenient locations for business and social events. The hotel is within easy walking distance of Exeter's shopping district, Cathedral Green and Princesshay, while Exeter St David's station is also nearby for national rail connections. On-site parking is available for guests (subject to availability), with additional public parking close by. The hotel offers step-free access to the majority of its event spaces and guest facilities via lifts, making it easily accessible for delegates, exhibitors and suppliers attending meetings and events.
Exeter Airport | 6 miles
Exeter Central Station | 0.1 miles
Exeter St David’s Station | 1 mile
VENUE INFO
Event spaces
9
meeting rooms
7
bedrooms
98
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