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The Clock Tower Hotel

📍 16, New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4HF

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부동산 — The Clock Tower Hotel

The Clock Tower Hotel occupies a Victorian red-brick building on Exeter's New North Road, with the titular tower visible from the street. The lobby feels like a provincial railway hotel that's been lightly modernised — wood panelling, a patterned carpet, a reception desk that's efficient rather than ornate. It's a 3-star that knows its lane: clean rooms, a bar serving local ales, and a location that puts you a 10-minute walk from the cathedral and the city centre. Best for travellers who want a solid, no-surprises base rather than boutique character or spa facilities.

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Exeter 연대기

Exeter began as a Roman settlement called Isca Dumnoniorum, a walled fortress city that later became a Saxon bishopric. The Norman cathedral, consecrated in 1133, dominates the skyline with its twin towers and the longest uninterrupted medieval vaulted ceiling in England. The city's medieval wool trade funded much of its architecture, including the Guildhall and the Quayside warehouses that now house restaurants and galleries. Bombing in 1942 destroyed much of the city centre, leading to a post-war rebuild of ring roads and shopping precincts that sit awkwardly next to the surviving medieval lanes. Today, Exeter is a compact university city with a creative edge — indie bookshops, a thriving food scene around the Quay, and easy access to both Dartmoor and the Jurassic Coast.

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최고의 달

May, June, September — long daylight hours, reliable warmth (16-20°C), and the city is alive but not overrun. June has the Exeter Festival with outdoor performances.

Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리

July and August are peak: school holidays, the Exeter Food Festival in August, and events like the Exeter Craft Festival. Hotel prices jump 30-50% above shoulder rates, and the city centre feels packed, especially around the Quay and the cathedral.

Budget Shoulder 시즌

April and October are the budget sweet spots. April can be cool but dry, with daffodils along the Exe estuary. October sees decent weather (12-16°C) and lower room rates — often 20-30% less than August.

날씨 & 포장

Exeter's climate is mild and wet, with rain on roughly 12-14 days a month even in summer. Pack a waterproof jacket with a hood as a non-negotiable; leave the umbrella at home because the wind off the Exe estuary will flip it inside out.

City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Exeter

  • Exeter's new 'Leisure and Culture Quarter' near the Civic Centre is ongoing; the city's museum, RAMM, remains open but with some galleries closed for redevelopment until late 2026.
  • The bus station on Paris Street closed in July 2025; all regional buses now run from the new 'Exeter Bus Station' on Cheeke Street, near the railway station — check routes before arriving.
  • Exeter's St Sidwell's Point leisure centre, the UK's first all-electric leisure centre, opened in 2022 and is a good alternative if rain hits; it includes a 25m pool and a climbing wall.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to The Clock Tower Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the back (courtyard side). These floors are above street-level racket and away from New North Road traffic.

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Rooms to avoid

Steer clear of rooms on the 1st floor at the front of the building – directly above the entrance and closest to New North Road, so you'll hear buses and delivery vans. Also avoid any room near the lift shaft (usually central) if you're a light sleeper; 3-star hotels here tend to have older lifts that clunk.

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Best views

Back-facing rooms on floor 4 offer a glimpse over Exeter's rooftops towards the Cathedral spire – not a full panorama, but better than staring at traffic on New North Road.

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Quietest floors

Floors 3 and 4 – upper enough to dodge street noise, and typically above the breakfast-room / service hubbub.

🔊 Noise notes

New North Road is a busy arterial route into Exeter city centre, with bus routes and delivery lorries from early morning. The hotel's frontage is directly on this road. Single-glazed windows are common in older 3-star buildings here, so street noise penetrates easily.

Insider tips

1) The hotel has no on-site parking – use the nearby 'Queen's Street' car park (pay-and-display) a 3-minute walk east. 2) Request a room on the 3rd floor or above, back of house, when booking – mention 'courtyard side' specifically. 3) Check-in is often at 3pm, but they'll store bags if you arrive early; ask for a ground-floor luggage room slot.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

호텔 시설 — The Clock Tower Hotel

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Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi throughout with decent speed (approx 25 Mbps download); no login or time limit.

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Lift / Elevator

Lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.

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Media & Newspapers

No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; hotel has a small lounge with magazines. The hotel occupies a converted Victorian townhouse, retaining original cornicing and a grand staircase.

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Check-in / Check-out

Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 11:00. Late check-out until 13:00 subject to availability and a £15 fee.

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Baggage Storage

Free luggage storage available at reception for same-day arrivals and departures.

Accessibility

Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; one ground-floor accessible room with adapted bathroom. Lift is narrow and may not accommodate a large wheelchair easily.

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Parking

No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Mary Arches Street (5 min walk, £8.50 for 24 hours). No EV charging on site.

수수료, 세금 & 예금

City / tourist tax: None

Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; no incidental hold taken at check-in

Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리

  • Church: St Pancras' Church (263 m · ~3 min walk)
  • Church: St. Stephens Church (399 m · ~5 min walk)
  • Church: St Petrock's Church (418 m · ~5 min walk)
  • Synagogue: Exeter Synagogue (420 m · ~5 min walk)

지역 라이프 스타일 & 레크리에이션

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Shopping

The Guildhall — 246 m · ~3 min walk

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Walking & Running

Rougemont Gardens — 267 m · ~3 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Royal Albert Memorial Museum — 145 m · ~2 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

Exeter Little Theatre Co — 749 m · ~9 min walk

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Kids & Family

Looe Road Play Area — 794 m · ~10 min walk

5분 라디오 필수

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 184 m · ~2 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Superdrug — 227 m · ~3 min walk

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Convenience Store

Co-op Food — 180 m · ~2 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Exeter Central — 244 m · ~3 min walk

돈 & 통화

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Local currency

British Pound Sterling, GBP

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Where to exchange

Use ATMs at banks or supermarkets for best rates; avoid airport exchange bureaux and tourist-area money changers which charge poor rates; Pound Shop and supermarkets also exchange currency but rates vary.

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Cards & contactless

Contactless cards and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are standard everywhere; cash is increasingly optional but some smaller venues still prefer it.

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Tipping etiquette

10-15% in restaurants if service wasn't included; rounding up or £1-2 for casual cafés; taxi drivers usually expect rounding up to nearest pound; hotel staff appreciate £1-2 for housekeeping.

식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산

Cheap car hire →
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Money-saving tips

Buy groceries at Lidl/Aldi instead of Tesco/Sainsbury's for 20-30% savings on basics. Use supermarket meal deals for lunch (under £5 vs £8-10 at cafés). Walk or cycle the compact EX4 area—most attractions within 15-20 minutes on foot; bus pass pays for itself after 3-4 journeys.

아는 것이 좋다 — Exeter

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Plugs & power

Type G · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP

Emergency Contacts

Exeter
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Police
999
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Ambulance / Medical
999
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Fire Department
999

For non-urgent police matters in Exeter, dial 101. For health advice that isn’t life-threatening, call NHS 111. All emergency services (police, fire, ambulance) use 999 from any phone.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

Book a table →
1
The Hourglass Inn Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
2
Clifton Inn Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
3
The Stoke Arms Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Vaults Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Beefeater british
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Boston Tea Party coffee_shop
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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18grams Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Castle Street Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Exeter, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at The Clock Tower Hotel

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 184 m · ~2 min walkpharmacy · Superdrug — 227 m · ~3 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

주위를 둘러보는

Find train tickets →
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Stagecoach Local City Bus Network £1.50 (single)

Anywhere in Exeter → Melbury Rooms & Studios / City Centre attractions

10 min · Every 10-20 mins (varied by route) · 06:00-23:00 (main routes)

💡 Routes 1, 3, 4 serve the city centre near hotel. Evening NightRider service available until 02:00 on weekends. Walking distance to attractions makes buses less essential.

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South Western Railway £1.70

Exeter St Davids Railway Station → Exeter Central Station (5 min walk to hotel)

5 min · Every 10-20 mins · 05:30-23:00

💡 If arriving via National Rail, use the train between stations. Buy a contactless Day Cap (£5.50) for unlimited local journeys on all transport modes.

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Exeter Airport Taxi Transfer £25-35

Exeter Airport (EXT) → Melbury Rooms & Studios, Exeter City Centre

25 min · On-demand · 24/7

💡 Pre-book for airport arrival to guarantee availability. Cheaper than ride-hailing apps and more reliable than waiting for buses at night.

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Stagecoach Gold X53 Bus £4.50

Exeter Airport (Coach Station) → Exeter City Centre (High Street near hotel)

35 min · Every 30-60 mins · 06:00-23:00

💡 Most budget-friendly option. Day Rider tickets (£6) offer unlimited city travel and represent excellent value for local exploration.

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Exeter 소개

Wikipedia ↗
Exeter, United Kingdom — city travel guide

Exeter ( EK-sit-ər) is a cathedral city and the county town of Devon in South West England. It is situated on the River Exe, approximately 36 mi (58 km) northeast of Plymouth and 65 mi (105 km) southwest of Bristol. In Roman Britain, Exeter was established as the base of Legio II Augusta under the ...

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What are the best rooms at The Clock Tower Hotel?

Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the back (courtyard side). These floors are above street-level racket and away from New North Road traffic.

Which rooms should I avoid at The Clock Tower Hotel?

Steer clear of rooms on the 1st floor at the front of the building – directly above the entrance and closest to New North Road, so you'll hear buses and delivery vans. Also avoid any room near the lift shaft (usually central) if you're a light sleeper; 3-star hotels here tend to have older lifts that clunk.

Is The Clock Tower Hotel noisy?

New North Road is a busy arterial route into Exeter city centre, with bus routes and delivery lorries from early morning. The hotel's frontage is directly on this road. Single-glazed windows are common in older 3-star buildings here, so street noise penetrates easily.

Which rooms have the best views at The Clock Tower Hotel?

Back-facing rooms on floor 4 offer a glimpse over Exeter's rooftops towards the Cathedral spire – not a full panorama, but better than staring at traffic on New North Road.

What are insider tips for staying at The Clock Tower Hotel?

1) The hotel has no on-site parking – use the nearby 'Queen's Street' car park (pay-and-display) a 3-minute walk east. 2) Request a room on the 3rd floor or above, back of house, when booking – mention 'courtyard side' specifically. 3) Check-in is often at 3pm, but they'll store bags if you arrive early; ask for a ground-floor luggage room slot.

What time is check-in at The Clock Tower Hotel?

Check-in at The Clock Tower Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does The Clock Tower Hotel have Wi-Fi?

Free Wi-Fi throughout with decent speed (approx 25 Mbps download); no login or time limit.

Is there a city or tourist tax at The Clock Tower Hotel?

None

When is the best time to visit Exeter?

May, June, September — long daylight hours, reliable warmth (16-20°C), and the city is alive but not overrun. June has the Exeter Festival with outdoor performances.

Exeter 주요 관광지

Exeter Cathedral Free

💡 Donate a pound to light a candle in the quire chapel for a moment of quiet. The free guided tours run at 11am and 2pm most days.

Riverside Walks along the Exe Free

💡 Start at the Quay and walk north towards St David's Station. The path is flat and good for bikes. Stop at the free Red Coat guided walk at 10am on Saturdays from April-October.

Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery Free

💡 Head to the top floor for the quiet balcony overlooking Queen Street. The permanent collection is always free; temporary exhibitions sometimes charge.

Bury Meadow Park Free

💡 The bandstand hosts free music on summer Sundays. Take the path past the war memorial for a direct route to the centre. Free public toilets near the playground.

Exeter’s Underground Passages

💡 Book ahead online to save £1.50 per ticket. It's tight and dark – wear shoes with grip. Tickets cost around £8 for adults, £6 concessions. Worth it for the unique layout.

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  • Address, phone, coordinates — OpenStreetMap + hotel's official website
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