About this property

The City Gate is located in the centre of Exeter with a traditional pub, dining room and garden surrounded by the historic city wall. Each air-conditioned boutique en-suite bedroom 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 centre, while Princesshay is a 10-minute walk away. Exeter Cathedral is 400 metres from the City Gate, while Exeter University is 1.6 km away. Exeter Central train station is a 5 minute walk from the property, while Exeter St David’s is 10 minutes away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Young & Co.’s Brewery
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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated 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


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Guests who stayed here loved

Jade
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I stayed here with my daughter as part of her birthday celebrations and we were not let down at all with our expectations of this hotel, in fact, the magical Christmas decorations, exceptional staff and continuous quality found in every detail,...
Bethan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent location, very quiet for city centre, lovely staff and lovely room
Chloe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Always stay for work, and it’s the best in Exeter! Rooms are super comfy & cosy. Have everything that you need.
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Amazing breakfast - great choice of options and large portions.
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff very accommodating. Excellent breakfast, clean and tidy
Marylou
Australia Australia
Uniquely decorated room, with excellent views and wonderful location. Every comfort, including luxury toiletries.
Angus
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff were so friendly, above and beyond. Room was stunning, bathroom was lovely. Loved the little touches like port in the room.
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Extraordinary beautiful boutique rooms. Very generous touches like a free flapjack and a glass of port from a cut glass decanter! Super friendly and helpful staff … when the lights failed they rushed to bring candles to light the bath room!
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Close to shops and tourist places, clean and comfy, friendly staff and nice breakfast.
Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It's like home from home. Very pleasing decor very nice staff will definitely return again.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
City Gate
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

City Gate takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.