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The City Gate Hotel

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Outdoor dining
Restaurant
Dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $124
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

Explore the area

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Iron Bridge, Lower North Street, Exeter, England, EX4 3RB
  • Place, Exeter Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Exeter's Historic Quayside
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Exeter
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

The City Gate Hotel

4-star Exeter inn walkable to Exeter Cathedral
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a meeting room are available at this smoke-free inn. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a TV in a common area are onsite.
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 the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The inn offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Art Deco inn also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden.

The City Gate Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10:00 AM.
The City Gate Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night, 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 25 per pet, per night 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

The City Gate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 512 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 512 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 512 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 512 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 512 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, lovely quiet hotel, excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, service, rooms and food was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with everything you could want in it. Very friendly helpful staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all fantastic. Food was excellent. Everything was easy. Very homely atmosphere and nothing was any trouble. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, very big bed. Staff were all super friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable room. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

Great place to stay in Exeter

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great. Like hotel. Friendly, great decor and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had an amazing 1 night stay with my dog, Teddy. If Teddy could leave a review it would no doubt be an 11 out of 10! I loved everything from the comfy bed, relaxing bedroom, delicious food, blankets in the bar area, the delicious food, amazing staff to the wonderfully delicious aromatic smell of cinnamon while relaxing with a glass of wine. I’ll 100% be back. It’s a 10 out of 10 from me.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great Inn

Great location - staff helpful - bedroom nice style
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Comfy bed, good central location next to the shops and car parks. Room was plenty for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

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