City Gate

Hotels
Young & Co.’s Brewery
8.6 (1411 reviews)
Iron Bridge, North Street , Exeter , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable bed
Lovely staff
Delicious breakfast
Clean and cozy rooms
Cons:
Loud plumbing
Noisy ceilings
Condensation on windows

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
The room was clean but windows were covered with condensation, obscuring the view.
Service
9.15
Staff were very pleasant and many reviews highlighted excellent service.
Location
8.95
The hotel is conveniently located close to the city center and Exeter uni.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms were described as cozy and comfortable, but some aspects like sloping ceilings were noted.
Amenities
8.45
Good quality bedding and thoughtful extras like port and flapjack were appreciated.
Value for Money
8.45
For the price, should have included breakfast, but overall value for stay noted as good.
Food and Beverage
8.55
Breakfast was highly rated and overall food looked appealing.
Overall Experience
8.75
Guests expressed high satisfaction and intentions to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 18:06

Property Description

Boutique En-suite Bedrooms
Experience luxury in every detail with air-conditioned boutique en-suite bedrooms featuring power showers or baths, flat-screen TVs, Nespresso coffee machines, and complimentary port and fudge.

Fine Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at our dining room offering seasonal locally-sourced produce, an extensive wine list, and a cocktail menu. Enjoy Al Fresco dining on the secluded patio.

Prime Location
Conveniently situated in the heart of Exeter, explore the city's attractions with ease. Just a short walk to Exeter High Street, The Guildhall shopping centre, Exeter Cathedral, and Exeter University.

Ready to immerse yourself in luxury and convenience? Book your stay at City Gate now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

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 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EXT

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1411 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 9.15
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 8.55
Overall Experience: 8.75
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W1230HBwendym Family
10
Hidden gem
Pros:

It was a lovely to see the hotel was as good as the facebook pictures suggested. A mixture of old comfort nostalgia with modern conservatory & out door area. Some of us were in 2 rooms on the top floor which would be a problem for some as there's no lift, but we managed ok. Other person on 2nd floor in bigger room. The air-conditioning is spot on, like a fridge when we walked in on a hot day & soon got warmer when we adjusted it. Modern, clean bathroom with good shower pressure . There was no noise eventhough the cathedral & high street are a short 5 min walk. Porridge with oatmilk/toasted almonds/berry jam was very nice. We would definitely recommend.

2026-08-08 via Tripadvisor
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Janet couple gb
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Soraya family_with_children ch
8
Très sympa
Pros:

Emplacement très sympa petit dej très chouette personnel agréable

Cons:

Les fenêtres.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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watkinsh Family South Wales, Wales
10
A Boutique Hotel Gem
Pros:

This is a little gem. Rooms were quiet and charming and individual with a really well stocked mini bar and complementary port and flapjack! We didn't eat dinner here but the menu looked very nice, and we would eat in the restaurant if we stayed here again. Breakfast was very tasty with a freshly cooked hot menu or the usual table of cereal, pastries, yogurt. All the staff we met were very friendly and attentive. There is no car park and I didn't fancy the multi-storeys, though they are probably fine. I booked a space at Toppers car park on Richmond Road, via JustPark, which was a 5 minute walk away. I didn't see a lift so if that's important to you, there are three flights of stairs to the top rooms.

2026-08-07 via Tripadvisor
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Wendy solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The up keep of the period building was to a high standard. Having breakfast in the lovely conservatory was a great start to the day. Staff were very friendly & helpful.

Cons:

No lift.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
8
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Michael couple ch
8
Gute Unterkunft mit nettem Personal.
Pros:

Tolles altes Gebäude, schönes Zimmer, gutes Nachtessen, sehr nettes Personal.

Cons:

Der Teppich im Speisesaal war sehr unhygienisch. Das Morgenbuffet war nicht so üppig und der Kaffe hatte etwas wenig Power.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Erwin solo_traveller nl
10
Zo leuk
Pros:

Schoon, vriendelijk, nostalgisch en gezellig. Het buiten gebeuren maakte het helemaal af. Ook prima gegeten. Komen zeker terug.

Cons:

Er is geen lift ( logisch in zo'n oude gebouw) dus de trappen op met de koffers is een hele klus.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Claire family_with_children gb
7
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Stefano solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

L'ambiente , gli spazi sia interni sia esterni

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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emmaw197 Family Exeter, Devon, England
10
Surprise party
Pros:

Arranged my husband’s surprise 50th, the team went above and beyond , offering a fabulous meal and catering for everyone’s needs, my husband had an amazing time .
City gate hotel is such a lovely pub be it for a lunch time pub or arranging a surprise meal , the team are a credit to their brand

2026-08-05 via Tripadvisor
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Stefano extended_group it
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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M3761VVchristines Family
10
A great hotel to stay in Exeter!
Pros:

This is second time at Citygate Exeter. It is a lovely pub/hotel. The staff are very helpful & friendly. The food is very good. The bathroom is very clean. The rooms & beds are very comfortable. The atmosphere is very calm & peaceful. Would definitely book again & highly recommend.

2026-08-03 via Tripadvisor
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761russelld Solo travel
10
Great location and good service
Pros:

Great location and service from the staff. Comfortable accommodation.

2026-07-31 via Tripadvisor
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annehW4258LW Family
10
Well done City Gate!
Pros:

City Gate was everything we hoped it would be. We visit Exeter frequently but had never stayed here before but will definitely stay here in the future. The attention to detail was very evident, which is sadly lacking in most hotels unfortunately, having stayed in quite a few other hotels in Exeter.

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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Graham couple gb
10
spacious room, great service, excellent location for the town, and the breakfast was perfect!
Pros:

spacious room, great service, excellent location for the town, and the breakfast was perfect - i would definitely stay here again.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Liz solo_traveller gb
9
Great place to stay to celebrate daughters graduation. Well located and clean. Air conditioning was a plus as it was r
Pros:

Comfortable, clean and staff friendly and helpful

Cons:

Shower was a little difficult to regulate temperature

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Oshra family_with_children gi
8
Pros:

amazing service.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Sian family_with_children gb
10
A lovely couple of days
Pros:

It is a great little hotel, close to the city centre. The rooms are very comfortable. The little touches like the flap jack and port were great. The staff were lovely.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple gb
7
Pleasant hotel but quite pricey
Pros:

Characterful cosy room - comfortable bed and nice bathroom

Cons:

Would be nice to have more milk and English breakfast tea. Windows are in need of repainting. It was pricey though to be fair we stayed at peak time.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee