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The City Gate Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco inn with a restaurant and a bar

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Outdoor dining
Front of property
Meeting facility
Bar (on property)
In the heart of Exeter, The City Gate Hotel offers a sophisticated retreat with a garden and terrace. Relax in the bar or restaurant, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and enjoy luggage storage. Previous guests praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Exeter Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Spacex - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Exeter - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Exeter Northcott Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chevalier Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Turks Head - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Exeter - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The City Gate Hotel

Upscale inn near University of Exeter
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a bar at The City Gate Hotel. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and a TV in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 20
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay plus GBP 20 one-time 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is The City Gate Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. A cleaning fee of GBP 20 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The City Gate Hotel?

The City Gate Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The City Gate Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The City Gate Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The City Gate Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Exeter, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Harlequins Shopping Centre and University of Exeter. Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery and RAMM are also within 5 minutes. Exeter Central Station is only a 3-minute walk and Exeter St David's Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

The City Gate Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 480 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 480 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 480 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 480 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 480 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

A fantastic stay at City Gate Hotel. Really enjoyed the large bedroom, the bar and restaurant downstairs, and the delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend.

Brilliant, attentive staff. Great location. A lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

The staff were warm and friendly , bar area was nice and atmospheric, the room wasnt brilliant, lots of maintenance needed not really worth nearly £700 have stayed in much better places for that amount if they were to receive a make over then i probably would come back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Larissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay, it is a short walk from the city centre with a lovely pub, will be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Attractive quirky pub, surprisingly quiet in the centre of town. Very helpful and charming staff who sorted out a pricing discrepancy with Expedia for me. Very comfortable huge bed, good linen and well equipped room and bathroom. Looking just a little tired around the edges now in all honesty but still recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, impressive interior decoration, immaculately clean. Very helpful & friendly staff - many extras over and above what I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite quiet pleasant reception
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location excellent service. Gorgeous rooms. Lovely extras. Special.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room, away from the busier roads. Staff were very helpful but not intrusive, everything was very clear to understand. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing decor & customer service !

The rooms and bar / lounge area were very welcoming and clean, with an amazing outdoor covered area. The room had a lovely decor with a well stocked mini bar and good quality linen. The customer service from Lucie was excellent and she was very helpful and knowledgable. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Road works outside the property which started up early outside our window! Sii II per comfy bed and lovely shower !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel - room beautiful and loved the little touches - glass of port etc. Above a pub so clearly noise until closing time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok for a night

Nice, we booked a deluxe room. Bathroom was very small, and accessed by three steep stairs; it was almost in a ‘cubby’ hole in the room. Ok though for a one- night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
X
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The decor is very well done and I found the bed to be extremely comfortable. The bathroom is very spacious and well presented. The only negative points I have about the room 5 is the seal round the shower screen is leaking. Meaning water pours onto the floor and has lead to mould and a damp smell in the corner of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, nicely decorated, clean, good location, just wish the staff were a bit more attentive. The reception was full of laundry on arrival, nobody was really allocated for the accommodation to check in. I found the bar area was used more of an office, laptops everywhere and laptop wires sprawled all over the tables. Honestly can’t fault the room. I think the staff let this place down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Exeter never again

Receptionist was poor on check in. Beer and food was overpriced. Room was clean and nice but an early wake up by a brewery delivery truck right outside the bedroom was unexpected and not a place myself or my wife would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Teymuraz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok overall for a pretty short stay. Probably not optimal to stay there with children but it’s ok overall. Friendly staff. Fixing little things in the bathroom would be nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Liked: Staff & service
The room was small even though we paid extra for deluxe. I wouldn’t call the deluxe the standard they portrayed in photos. Shower was really poor. Too hot or Too cold and no pressure. Room had a bad odour location good but no parking .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great little hotel. The opposite of what you'd get at a soulless chain hotel, full of nooks and crannies, old world charm, quirky but comfortable too. We loved the bedroom too, so comfortable. It's just a stones throw from the centre of Exeter, the cathedral and quayside area as well as the catacombs etc. Excellent food too at City Gate and lots of great restaurants to try out nearby too. Pretty much no downsides. Parking was an issue. Breakfast was gorgeous if a little pricey. Otherwise I couldn't recommend City Gate enough. Allan & Mags
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Stayed for a night due to an event nesrby. Very convenient for the centre. Good food served, and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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