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The City Gate Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Deluxe Double Room
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Property amenity
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr

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Map
Iron Bridge, Lower North Street, Exeter, England, EX4 3RB

Room options

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Exeter

The City Gate Hotel places you in the centre of Exeter, within just a 5-minute stroll of Exeter Cathedral and within 15 minutes of University of Exeter. Highlights at this Art Deco inn include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .With a stay at this 4-property class Exeter inn, you'll be 12.5 km (7.8 mi) from Dartmoor National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Exeter Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Spacex - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Exeter - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Exeter Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Exeter - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Exeter - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Turks Head - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pho Exeter - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The City Gate Hotel

Art Deco inn with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The City Gate Hotel.

This 4-star Exeter inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The City Gate Hotel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 20
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay plus a one-off GBP 20 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

City Gate Exeter
City Gate Hotel
City Gate Hotel Exeter
Hotel City Gate
The City Gate Hotel Exeter, Devon
City Gate
The City Gate Hotel Exeter Devon
The City Gate Hotel Inn
The City Gate Hotel Exeter
The City Gate Hotel Inn Exeter

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The City Gate Hotel?

The City Gate Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The City Gate Hotel?

As of 28 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The City Gate Hotel on 7 Apr 2025 start from AU$185.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The City Gate Hotel?

The closest beach to The City Gate Hotel is Devon Cliffs Beach (16.8 km).

What makes The City Gate Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The City Gate Hotel.

Does The City Gate Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 7 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The City Gate Hotel?

No, The City Gate Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The City Gate Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The City Gate Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The City Gate Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at The City Gate Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The City Gate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 450 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 450 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 450 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 450 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 450 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a convenient location to High Street. However, it was not clean. Gunk came out of the bathroom fan all over our toothbrushes etc. Our room was cleaned only once for a three day stay. The reception area was dirty. The fire alarm went off at 12:30 am. Had to wait outside 30 minutes. Staff was not on site. No apologies from staff next day. Would not recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing and the service was really friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely food
Overall very good. Excellent food but we arrived for our 7 pm dinner reservation to be told the kitchen was closed until 7.30. After a long and difficult journey to get to the hotel courtesy of Storm Bert this was very disappointing. Even at check in we were not given this information
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zane

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent, food excellent, bedding and towels and products excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

H

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Good service in a very nicely renovated hotel. Good breakfast and reasonable prices
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little place. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little boutique hotel with plenty of gathering space when traveling with others. The not so secret garden is an awesome place to eat, drink and socialize. The staff are so nice and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very close to town but in a nice quiet area. The rooms were excellent and everything of high quality. The pub itself was lovely, a very cool and unique place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our check in was lovely, as was the waitress service at breakfast but for £260 the room was in a poor state and definitely not worth the money paid. We have written an email to the property to explain our disappointment. The room was dirty and in need of some immediate maintenance and we had no hot water at all during our stay (had cold showers for our daughters graduation) We reported this but received no response at all. The poor breakfast waitress was running around trying to do everything in her own at 8:30am in the morning. Absolutely not £260 of accommodation I’m afraid. Beautiful building but not looked after or maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monnie

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute & Cosy
Lovely room, super comfy bed with quality amenities & furnishing. As a solo traveller I was a bit uncertain about no night staff/security but I felt safe & secure in the end. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sivambigai

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room and in a nice location. Friendly staff and helpful :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024