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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 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Outdoor dining
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
The current price is CNY638
CNY766 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

Why we love this property

Design meets location
Float through the garden with its curated decor at this inn featuring Art Deco architecture nestled in the heart of the city center.
Foodie favorites
Culinary delights await at this inn's restaurant and bar. The full breakfast starts the day right, setting the mood for memorable meals.
Dreamy sleep experience
Premium bedding and pillowtop mattresses grace every guestroom at this inn. Each space boasts individual decor, rainfall showers, and a minibar.

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
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 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
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 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
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 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
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 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 - 0.3 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 (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

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

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
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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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

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, service, rooms and food was fantastic.
Tom, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Tina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend.

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Stayed for a night due to an event nesrby. Very convenient for the centre. Good food served, and attentive staff.
Matthew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel in great location, breakfast was good and staff were excellent. Room was a little tired.
Mrs Vicky, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!

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 Very good

Very conveniently positioned hotel.

The position of the hotel is perfect for a visit to Exeter. It is just a short walk from the main centre. The personnel who work at the hotel were helpful and friendly. The room was clean and we had super thick towels. However, the hotel is in need of attention. The paintwork needs painting and the carpets in the corridors need an upgrade; the taps in our room were twisted as they moved from the base; the sash windows do not work and we needed a small log to keep them open. In addition, the TV was not reliable although the manageress tried to assist with it. We ate breakfast there one morning. There was a range of choices although combining them was pricey. We found a better value breakfast close to the cathedral. Nevertheless, we enjoyed our stay.
Joyce, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Jane, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Comfy bed, good central location next to the shops and car parks. Room was plenty for what we needed.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room and friendly staff
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Inn

Great location - staff helpful - bedroom nice style
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Good service in a very nicely renovated hotel. Good breakfast and reasonable prices
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Recommended!

Comfortable room in the heart of the city. We enjoyed our stay here!
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

smart as

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

8/10 Very good

V good stay
Favid, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Shobna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room and in a nice location. Friendly staff and helpful :)
Sivambigai, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice little place. Friendly staff
Michael, 1-night trip