City Gate - Exeter

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City Gate - Exeter
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Overview

Offering access to the landscaped Northernhay Gardens, which is merely 0.7 km away, the 4-star smoke-free City Gate Exeter hotel features a sunbathing terrace and a shared lounge. Located around 400 metres from the Exeter Phoenix arts centre, the hotel also offers proximity to the class Royal Albert Memorial Museum.

Location

The centre of Exeter can be reached within a 5-minute walk, and natural attractions like Belmont Public Park are nearly a 20-minute walk away. Situated right in the centre of Exeter, the City Gate is not far from Piazza Terracina. The nearby notable religious buildings include the Benedictine St Nicholas Priory, 450 m from this Exeter hotel.

The accommodation is within 5 minutes' walk of Exeter St Thomas train station, and Exeter Quay is approximately a 25-minute stroll away.

Rooms

A minibar fridge and coffee/tea making equipment along with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels are provided in each of the en suite rooms at City Gate hotel. Offering amenities such as a hair dryer and toiletries, the bathrooms also feature a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy the lounge bar on premises. Sample Japanese specialties at Steaks N Sushi located fairly close to the City Gate Exeter.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:00
from 07:00-11:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP15 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:22
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Rooms and availability

Superior Double Room
  • Room size:

    24 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Boutique Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Room size:

    21 m²

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Boutique Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Room size:

    21 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about City Gate

💵 Lowest room price 79 £
📏 Distance to centre 300 m
🗺️ Location rating 8.8
✈️ Distance to airport 10.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport Exeter International, EXT

Location

Address
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Iron Bridge, North Street, Exeter, United Kingdom, EX4 3RB
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Iron Bridge, North Street, Exeter, United Kingdom, EX4 3RB
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Church
Exeter Cathedral
460 m
Museum
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
290 m
Castle
Rougemont Castle
590 m
Off Fore Street Mint Lane
St Nicholas Priory
370 m
Queen Street
380 m
17 Catherine St
St Catherine's Chapel and Almshouses
400 m
Church
St Pancras Church
190 m
Cathedral Yard Exeter Cathedral
Statue of Richard Hooker
310 m
Queen Street
Miles' Clocktower
340 m
Event hall
Exeter Guildhall
330 m
Church
St Stephen's Church
370 m
Exeter High Street
Exeter Riddle Sculpture
400 m
Frog Street In a park off Frog Street
The Medieval Exe Bridge
540 m
Exeter - Catacombs and Lower Cemetery
460 m
Bridge
The Iron Bridge
70 m
Art object
Redvers Buller
470 m
Phoenix Blitz Memorial
Blitz Fountain and the Phoenix Blitz Memorial
460 m
Princesshay
Blue Boy Statue
510 m
251 High Street
Year of the Pedestrian Statue
560 m
Church
St Martin's Church
370 m
Event hall
Tucker's Hall. The Guild of Weavers
360 m
Shopping Area
Princesshay
520 m
Edmund Street
The House That Moved
460 m
Near Killerton House
Budlake Old Post Office
460 m
National Trust's Killerton Estate
Clyston Mill
460 m
Restaurant
Conservatory Restaurant
150 m
Restaurant
Steaks N Sushi
100 m
Restaurant
Herbies
150 m
Restaurant
Red Rose
150 m
Restaurant
The Lin Den
150 m
Restaurant
Gulliver's Fine Coffee & Cakes
170 m
Restaurant
Turtle Bay
330 m
Restaurant
Cote Brasserie
390 m

Reviews of City Gate

8.7 /10
Great
833 reviews
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Rooms and cleanliness7
Here's what guests said:
“Rooms feature unique decor, Nespresso machines, and complimentary snacks; cleanliness praised overall.”
Location9
Here's what guests said:
“Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Cathedral, local shops, and transport hubs.”
Dining8
Here's what guests said:
“Breakfast offers varied options, including cooked eggs and local ingredients; evening meals enjoyed with free wine.”
Price and service7
Here's what guests said:
“Competitive prices for mini bar and quality service; staff assists efficiently with check-in.”
Our guests’ reviewsWrite a Review
  • R
    Ray
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 28 Oct
    Great
    8.0

    I loved the place, everything was very comfortable. The location was super central, short walk to a top class hotel/ restaurant, cathedral, and center of City. I ate in the attached restaurant nearby.

  • G
    Geoff
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 26 Oct
    Very good
    7.0

    Plus, I was able to park the car onsite.

  • R
    Riley
    United Kingdom
    left 4 reviews
    Wrote a review on 13 Oct
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    friendly staff
    well-stocked bar
    thoughtful touches

    The staff was friendly and accommodating, offering me a room on the first floor to help with my pregnancy. Loved the well-stocked bar and the healthy breakfast options. The room had beautiful decor, and i really appreciated the the nespresso machine and fresh milk in the fridge.

    can recommend

    Double Room
  • Wrote a review on 10 Oct
    Needs improvement
    5.0

    On arrival I was told there was a mix up and I was moved to another hotel with a completely different atmosphere, which I had not booked. It was not high season and the staff at City Gate were far too casual about it. I booked well in advance and this was a hige disappointment, also that Booked.net finds this acceptable. Not trustworthy anymore.

  • Wrote a review on 29 Sept
    Perfect
    9.2

    Staff very helpful and friendly, room spacious and clean

    Breakfast choice outside of full english was limited

  • Wrote a review on 22 Sept
    Perfect
    9.4

    We have a couple of rental properties in Exeter and visit the city several times per year.We have been to the City Gate to eat and drink quite a few times but never thought to stay until just recently.Now we won't even bother to consider anywhere else because ,pound for pound,this is the best value for money we have found and it is excellent in all respects.We would pay to sit in the garden alone!

  • Wrote a review on 12 Sept
    Great
    8.6

    An excellent small hotel very close to the city centre, the Cathedral Green is only a few minutes away with the Quayside slightly further. The establishment itself is an old Pub / Hotel with a long history. It has a set of bedrooms which have been thoroughly modernised. In fact I have stayed in several "4" star hotels which would not match up to the standards set here. Despite staying over a weekend and the hotel and its bar being quite busy, at no time did any noise reach my bedroom. I ate breakfasts and evening meals in the hotel, which were all very good, There is also a lounge area with good sofas and a large outside seating area. The staff were without exception very pleasant and helpful.

    From my point of view this hotel is an excellent choice of a place to stay the only downside being the number of stairs to climb to the bedrooms

  • Wrote a review on 02 Sept
    Perfect
    9.2

    You cant be any more central in exeter town.only minutes walk to all the shops and attractions

  • J
    Joe
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 29 Aug
    Great
    8.4

    The beds were exceptionally comfortable and rooms were fashionable and unique. The service was excellent, I had 1 very enjoyable nights here. The venue's position was very central. Moreover, it was near Exeter Cathedral.

  • Wrote a review on 22 Aug
    Perfect
    9.0

    What they say is what you get. Attractive pub downstairs. Up to date comfortable hotel bedrooms upstairs. English breakfast was great.

  • Wrote a review on 19 Aug
    Great
    8.4

    Clean no frills, efficient friendly

  • Wrote a review on 16 Aug
    Perfect
    9.8

    Location: Close to the city centre with the cathedral, the harbour and good shopping.

    The beds rather stiff.

  • Wrote a review on 06 Aug
    Needs improvement
    5.0

    The service was pretty poor, on arrival when we greeted the staff they didnt even acknowledge us! we then waited at the bar for about 20 minutes before even being acknowledged to be served a drink, with bar staff serving other customers who arrived after ourselves at the bar. Room was hot and stuffy, and the bathroom was smelly.

  • Wrote a review on 06 Aug
    Great
    8.4

    The staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was large and clean.the single beds need replacing..

    Thought the location of the hotel was good Staff very helpful and friendly. The hotel interior looks tired and jaded and needs revamping.

  • Wrote a review on 30 Jul
    Perfect
    9.6

    Close to every thing in Exeter.

FAQ about City Gate

Which popular attractions are located near the 4-star City Gate hotel?
Exeter Quay, placed 20 minutes' walk from the 4-star City Gate hotel, as well as Blue Boy Statue (15 minutes' walk away) are worth visiting.
Which landmarks are closest to the City Gate hotel?
Guests of the City Gate hotel can visit Exeter Phoenix (just near the accommodation), or Royal Albert Memorial Museum placed 5 minutes' walk away.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the 4-star City Gate?
Unfortunately, the 4-star City Gate does not have on-site restaurants, but guests can dine just outside the property in a highly rated (8/10) seafood restaurant The Fish Supper House.
Can I eat breakfast at the hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:00 and check out from 07:00. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.
What are the booking prices at the City Gate?
The prices at the City Gate start from $108.
What payment methods are accepted in City Gate?
Payment methods in City Gate include:
  • сash
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Mastercard
What kinds of rooms does the 4-star City Gate hotel offer?
The 4-star City Gate hotel offers such room types as Boutique Twin Room, Queen Room, and Boutique King Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the hotel?
Every room at the hotel includes high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a safe for guests' security.
Is there free internet in the 4-star City Gate hotel?
Yes, at the 4-star City Gate hotel Wi-Fi is provided for free.
Does the 4-star City Gate hotel offer meal options specially for children?
The 4-star City Gate hotel provides a children's menu for the little guests.
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