• Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private Bathroom
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Heating

The City Gate is located in the center of Exeter with a traditional pub, dining room and garden surrounded by the historic city wall. Each air-conditioned boutique bedroom with attached bathroom features a power shower or a bath, with toiletries provided. The rooms feature a flat-screen TV with Sky channels and a Nespresso coffee machine, while complimentary port and locally made fudge are waiting for guests on arrival. The dining room has a secluded patio for Al Fresco dining and offers a menu with seasonal locally-sourced produce with an extensive wine list and cocktail menu. It is a 5-minute walk from City Gate to Exeter High Street and The Guildhall shopping center, while Princesshay is a 10-minute walk away. Exeter Cathedral is 1312 feet from the City Gate, while Exeter University is 1 mi away. Exeter Central train station is a 5 minute walk from the property, while Exeter St David’s is 10 minutes away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Young & Co.’s Brewery
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Exeter, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Amicia
    Belgium Belgium
    The room was excellent: clean, well designed, comfy bed, free coffee and tea, nice toiletries provided. The staff were also very nice and helpful. Previously I stayed at another hotel in Exeter and while this was a few pounds more per night it was...
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great little boutique room. Had everything you need. Friendly staff great location
  • Eric
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff are very friendly and helpful. The pub has a really nice feel. Very welcoming. Great place for a solo traveler.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • City Gate
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of City Gate
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Express check-in/out
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

City Gate takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash City Gate accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is no staff at reception overnight.

Please note that this property no longer accepts cash payments.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform City Gate of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about City Gate

  • Check-in at City Gate is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • City Gate is 2,150 feet from the center of Exeter. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • City Gate offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Live music/Performance
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • City Gate has 1 restaurant:

    • City Gate

  • Room options at City Gate include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • The prices at City Gate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.