City Gate

Hotels
Young & Co.’s Brewery
8.6 (1346 reviews)
Iron Bridge, North Street , Exeter , gb

Children allowed
Pets 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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 15 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1346 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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clairewD7813NR Family
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Thankyou city gate for a fantastic stay with you. Arrived 24th June for two nights . Your hotel is just the best. Decor , staff , rooms , cleanliness , food and customer service was outstanding. Perfect location for our visit to powderham castle to see Teddy swims. Will definitely come back to you next year. Thankyou all

2026-06-27 via Tripadvisor
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Frances couple gb
8
Great half way pit stop to Cornwall
Pros:

The service from Kirsty. Despite all the faults, Kirsty was brilliant in offering quick solutions.

Cons:

The issues we had in our room, safe not working, no phone, sink plug dirty, no milk.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Sean couple gb
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Tanya couple gb
9
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
10
Best stay ever booked here to visit powderham castle to see Teddy swims. Staff super friendly
Pros:

Fantastic hotel, beautiful decor immaculately clean , huge comfortable bed , luxury shower . Fantastic staff , fantastic breakfast and perfect location. Can not find one fault with city gate will definitely be returning.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Luke couple gb
1
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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glen couple gb
9
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Rona couple gb
10
Pros:

Ambience , the staff are amazing and just everything was perfect

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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PATRICK couple us
9
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Martin couple ch
10
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Lucy solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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manuela solo_traveller it
10
Mi sono trovata molto bene staff gentilissimo e cortesea.camera ampia con aria condizionata
Pros:

Posizione e pulizia.camere grandi e ben ammobiliate,fornite di ogni confort.

Cons:

Wifi scarsa connessione

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Sean solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
10
Wonderful stay with excellent welcoming staff.
Pros:

Wonderful historic property with lovely rooms and an airy open atmosphere.

Cons:

We loved the property.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel in a central location - the rooms felt luxurious, lots of nice touches including the welcome snack and drink. Very nice pub with a great menu. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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beverlyn749 Family Los Angeles, California
10
Quaint Hotel near High Street
Pros:

The staff were wonderful, the rooms were adorable and the location ideal. The outdoor patio was a great place for an evening cocktail and they were having World Cup matches on a big screen. Would certainly come back.

2026-06-18 via Tripadvisor
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Susanne extended_group fr
10
Perfekt
Pros:

Es war eine sehr gute Stimmung, super nettes zuvorkommendes Personal, wunderschön und sehr britisch eingerichtete Zimmer , coole Musik , schöner heller Frühstücksraum , gutes Frühstück , ein sehr sehr schönes Hotel. Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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vinnicombe couple gb
8
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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lisaadelw Family
10
Wedding Breakfast
Pros:

From the first time we were introduced to Jon (Events Manager) at City Gate we had every confidence that he would deliver our perfect day and we were not disappointed. The planning meetings we had with Jon were straight forward and nothing was too much trouble. Jon would regularly say to us 'just leave it with me' and 'that's for me to sort out' and he always fixed it!
On the day Jon and Luke (General Manager) were waiting to greet us outside and the room was set up beautifully, along with the outdoor games we had dropped off to entertain the children in our party. We had so many compliments on the venue, quality of the food, table lay out and how well we were looked after on the day.
We would whole heartedly recommend the City Gate as a wedding venue and we certainly be returning soon! Huge thank you to Jon and the team at the City Gate for making our day so perfect!

2026-06-17 via Tripadvisor
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Louise couple gb
8
2026-06-17 via Nuitee