City Gate

–Excellent location – show map
+45 photos
Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.3
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Free Wifi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Heating

About this property

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 homemade sweet treats 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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
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 9.2

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Tiffany
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“great location - good food and staff are really helpful. Bed was comfortable”
Dean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Rooms were lovely and we had rooms with baths which were requested on booking, so that was good. Really comfortable beds too. Pub was nice and great location in the middle of everything, and parking was literally just over the road. We didn't use...”
Nicola
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“All the staff were very friendly and helpful. I loved the character and decor of the property.”
Nicole
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“The rooms were very well equipped and the hotel had a nice vibe”
Adrien
France France
“Very clean, colorful and very bright : the room was very nice”
Shields
Switzerland Switzerland
“We had a great stay at the City Gate. Very friendly staff and a warm, cosy and nicely decorated room welcomed us. Good food and drinks at the pub and very close within walking distance to Exeter town center.”
Sebastien
Belgium Belgium
“Very pleasant pub hotel. Quiet, comfy bed, great bathroom, and the pub below is very convenient.”
Kelly
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff stunning hotel with a gorgeous beer garden room clean and tidy”
Darwish
United States United States
“Great pub and restaurant. Breakfast was lovely. Beds were comfortable and the bathroom was small but clean. Staff was very friendly. Parking was a bit of a hassle as it is off site and no where to really unload your bags.”
Claudio
United States United States
“Everything was perfect from the breakfast to the room,from the location to the city itself.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
City Gate
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

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.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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.
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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.