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The City Gate Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco inn near University of Exeter

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Outdoor dining
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Superior Double Room

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

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

Double Room

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

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

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Exeter

Central Exeter getaway .At this inn, you'll be steps from Guildhall Shopping Centre and Harlequins Shopping Centre. Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery and RAMM are also within half a mile (1 km).
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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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Turks Head - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Exploding Bakery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The City Gate Hotel

4-star Art Deco inn near University of Exeter
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 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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: 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

Property 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: 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

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 onsite 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 each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The City Gate Hotel to the airport?

The City Gate Hotel is 12.1 mi (28-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The City Gate Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The City Gate Hotel.

How close is The City Gate Hotel to the beach?

This inn is 12.9 mi (37-min drive) from Dawlish Warren Beach and 13 mi (37-min drive) from Red Rock Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The City Gate Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The City Gate Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The City Gate Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at The City Gate Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The City Gate Hotel have a pool?

The City Gate Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The City Gate Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The City Gate Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The City Gate Hotel to downtown Exeter?

The City Gate Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Exeter.

The City Gate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 469 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 469 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 469 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 469 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 469 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

Jane

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

kim

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business 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

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Adam

Business traveler
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

Michael

Business traveler
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

Quintin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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