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The City Gate Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco inn with restaurant, near University of Exeter

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Meeting facility
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
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
$105 nightly
The total price is $127
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Double Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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 - 0.3 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
  • University of Exeter - Saint Luke's Campus - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 28 min drive
  • Exeter Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Exeter St David's Station - 11 min walk
  • Exeter (EXS-Exeter St Thomas Train Station) - 12 min walk

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

When you stay at The City Gate Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Exeter and Dartmoor National Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this Art Deco inn include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Art Deco architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 20

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard

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

Does The City Gate Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The City Gate Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The City Gate Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The City Gate Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The City Gate Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The City Gate Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 25.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The City Gate Hotel and nearby?

The City Gate Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The City Gate Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The City Gate Hotel like?

The City Gate Hotel is in the heart of Exeter, a short 3-minute walk from Exeter Central Station and 12 minutes' walk from University of Exeter.

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The City Gate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
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Restaurant
Pancakes
Boutique hotel

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was tasty, decently priced, and cooked fresh with a good quality. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

This is an amazing place to stay when Exeter. Good location, very nice food and a bery friendly staff 🤗
The bar/lounge area
Pimms Fizz
2-night trip

10/10

Brilliant, attentive staff. Great location. A lovely stay.
2-night trip

10/10

A fantastic stay at City Gate Hotel. Really enjoyed the large bedroom, the bar and restaurant downstairs, and the delicious breakfast.
1-night trip

8/10

We enjoyed our stay. Bedroom good with lots of little extras available. However could do with some additional hand rails to help anyone walking with a stick (eg hand rails are not on all staircases).Very creaky floor, had our fingers crossed all was secure.
1-night trip

10/10

Good location. Good restaurant. Friendly staff.
2-night trip

10/10

Room was amazing and the service was really friendly
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely room and friendly staff
1-night trip

10/10

Staff excellent, food excellent, bedding and towels and products excellent.
4-night trip

10/10

awesome rooms. lovely bar. outside space is exceptional
1-night trip

10/10

A nice stay in a conveniently location with a very friendly bunch of staff, very relaxing break.
1-night trip

10/10

Perfect location for shopping and the hotel served an amazing roast dinner.
1-night trip

8/10

A lovely stay, it is a short walk from the city centre with a lovely pub, will be staying here again.
1-night trip

10/10

Nice little place. Friendly staff
1-night trip

10/10

Road works outside the property which started up early outside our window! Sii II per comfy bed and lovely shower !
2-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
3-night trip

10/10

Lovely stay, Ive stayed at citygate a few times and always very happy. The rooms are clean but cosy, with a luxury feel
1-night trip

6/10

The room was tired and grubby and their were pubic hairs in the bed, so not the best.
2-night trip

10/10

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!
2-night trip

10/10

Just a one nighter but really enjoyed ourselves. Well situated, comfortable bed, great facilities and super friendly staff. Would definitely stay again.
1-night trip

10/10

Great hotel with very friendly staff. Perfect location for the town centre. Clean and modern rooms with everything you need. Will definitely stay again.
1-night trip

8/10

V good stay
1-night trip

8/10

Nicely appointed room and nicely decorated. A bit of wear and tear but otherwise very good
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely room with special touches. Really friendly staff and a great meal too!
1-night trip

10/10

Wonderful location, impressive interior decoration, immaculately clean. Very helpful & friendly staff - many extras over and above what I expected.
1-night trip