City Gate

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Young & Co.’s Brewery
8.6 (1357 reviews)
Iron Bridge, North Street , Exeter , gb

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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 1357 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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Szymon • couple • gi
9
Recommended
Pros:

Very clean
Family run feeling very pleasant team
We loved it

Cons:

Small rooms but very clean
No elevator but not a problem

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Marcus • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great location

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • gb
9
Great value for a central location.
Pros:

Lovely air conditioned room. Very clean. The room was a good size. The bed was big and very comfortable.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
7
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
9
Perfect location, helpful team.
Pros:

Super helpful staff, good food, great garden space and very comfortable bed.

Cons:

Lots of narrow stairs to take luggage up but that’s because it’s a heritage building, which was lovely.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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kevin • couple • gb
5
Bit of a disaster
Pros:

A good size room
Comfortable bed
Nice big bathroom with a good shower

Cons:

The information provided by the hotel said parking was at the Harlequin car park - which we found out has been closed for a long time
When we arrived we were told the kitchen was having planned maintenance and so there would be no breakfast the next morning - altho a refund was given there were no apologies and no advance notification provided
The air conditioning unit kept making a loud buzzing noise every 30 seconds all through the night and it even continued when the AC was switched off ??? I was told that this always happens each year when it gets hot !!!!!
The TV didn't work even after the batteries were changed in the remote control


TBF - when the I asked for a refund because of the AC noise and TV problems this was given straight away - so thank you for that

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Simon Rowe • couple • gb
8
Cosy room, a lovely large comfy bed set above a great pub. We would recommend.
Pros:

Room and air con were fab. We didn't eat there but had a few drinks. Nice atmo :-)

Cons:

Pricing was high considering it was a room above a pub with no extra facilities like a gym etc. But we did stay during Exeter Uni Graduation day/s so they were probably making the most of this!!?

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • solo_traveller • gb
9
Comforting and caring - just what I needed ; )
Pros:

Yummy scrambled egg! Warm croissant! Cool air con and mini fridge so good in this heatwave !

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • solo_traveller • jp
10
Pros:

Wonderful place and we would love to stay again. They have air conditioning which was God-send after a very hot trip across England.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Kenny • couple • gb
8
in general it was ok. but pricey for location, lack of parking, etc.
Pros:

modern. aircon, comfy bed. great beer garden. breakfast was ok

Cons:

tv complicated. could be cleaner (cumulated dust on pictures, door frames, bathroom mirror. no parking.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Karen • family_with_children • gb
10
Great historic building now a lovely pub & rooms
Pros:

Perfect location inbetween St Davids station and city centre. Lovely decor, comfy beds, friendly staff, great beer garden and delicious breakfast.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Hml • solo_traveller • gb
7
A very pleasant stay would book again
Pros:

I was clean and comfortable
Very convenient for our visit
Decor was bit quirky which I really liked

Cons:

Nothing we really disliked

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Dominique • couple • ch
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
Great location, very comfortable, great food/drinks and friendly staff.
Pros:

All good, really enjoyed our stay.

Cons:

Nothing negative.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable room in good location.
Pros:

Stayed a few times - always consistently good with some nice touches.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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conrad • couple • gb
9
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Helen Lally • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Comfortable room and delicious breakfast

Cons:

Only thing I didn't like was climbing stairs to third floor.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • couple • au
9
Pros:

The Sunday lunch we had there was fantastic and the staff were great.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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christine • couple • gb
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Ciron • couple • gb
10
Fantastic place. Will definitely be booking again when I’m Exeter.
Pros:

Amazing staff, great location and lovely clean rooms

Cons:

Nothing not to like, top class establishment

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee