The City Gate Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco inn with a restaurant and a bar

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The City Gate Hotel

Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Meeting facility
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

Book today, save on your next hotel stay

It's that easy when you're a member of Orbitz Rewards. It's free to join!

Room options

Superior Double Room

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

Double Room

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

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

You may also like

About the neighborhood

Exeter

The City Gate Hotel places you next to Guildhall Shopping Centre and Harlequins Shopping Centre. This 20-room, 4-star inn has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

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
  • University of Exeter - Saint Luke's Campus - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Exeter Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Exeter - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Exeter - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Turks Head - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pho Exeter - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The City Gate Hotel

Art Deco inn with a restaurant and a bar
Guests of The City Gate Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a terrace. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a garden and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Other standard amenities include minibars, espresso makers, and safes.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 20
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • 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

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is 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

Is free cancellation available at The City Gate Hotel?

The City Gate Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around The City Gate Hotel?

This inn is located in Exeter, just steps from Guildhall Shopping Centre and Harlequins Shopping Centre, and within a short walk of Exeter Cathedral. You'll also find Spacex and Exeter's Historic Quayside less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The City Gate Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this inn.

Does The City Gate Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, The City Gate Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The City Gate Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What do couples enjoy most about The City Gate Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this inn include a pillowtop mattress, a minibar, and a rainfall showerhead.

Are there hot tubs at The City Gate Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does The City Gate Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The City Gate Hotel serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The City Gate Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The City Gate Hotel for a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The City Gate Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

Where is the closest airport to The City Gate Hotel?

The closest major airport to The City Gate Hotel is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.), which is 12.1 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The City Gate Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The City Gate Hotel.

The City Gate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 460 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 460 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 460 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 460 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 460 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zane

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent, food excellent, bedding and towels and products excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

H

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024