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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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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, nightstand, and window with curtains.
Experience the charm of Exeter at The City Gate Hotel, offering 14 boutique bedrooms in the heart of the city.
Enjoy meals in this stylish dining area with a chandelier, wooden tables, and comfortable seating.
Relax in a charming outdoor seating area with tables, chairs, and benches amidst brick buildings.
Relax and unwind in this inviting bar area with a traditional fireplace and comfortable seating for guests.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Exeter Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Spacex - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Exeter - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Exeter Northcott Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.6 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

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), smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • 1 meeting room, a TV in the lobby, 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

Languages

English

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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 does it cost to stay at The City Gate Hotel?

As of Aug 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The City Gate Hotel on Aug 10, 2025 start from CA $134.24, excluding 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.

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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The City Gate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 464 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 464 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 464 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 464 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 464 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mrs Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in great location, breakfast was good and staff were excellent. Room was a little tired.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Good restaurant. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice stay in a conveniently location with a very friendly bunch of staff, very relaxing break.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location for shopping and the hotel served an amazing roast dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

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

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

smart as

awesome rooms. lovely bar. outside space is exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shobna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and accommodating staff, quirky and stylish hotel and bar, slightly off the main drag but just a short walk to shops and restaurants. Would happily recommend a stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just a one nighter but really enjoyed ourselves. Well situated, comfortable bed, great facilities and super friendly staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicola

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

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with very friendly staff. Perfect location for the town centre. Clean and modern rooms with everything you need. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, Ive stayed at citygate a few times and always very happy. The rooms are clean but cosy, with a luxury feel
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

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

8/10 Good

Favid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
V good stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Adam

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was tired and grubby and their were pubic hairs in the bed, so not the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with special touches. Really friendly staff and a great meal too!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Martin

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

Nice Stay

Nicely appointed room and nicely decorated. A bit of wear and tear but otherwise very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and comfortable , could leave luggage before check in , the best in the city , simply a amazing . Elegant bar and beer garden
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022