City Gate

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Young & Co.’s Brewery
8.6 (1418 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 1418 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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Christopher • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Room very nice . Beds very comfortable. Value for money.
Pub was very pleasant and decor is great. Didn't eat there so can't report on the food. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Reception area could do with abit of a space up stairwell leading to rooms could do with painting and carpet looked dirty and abit worn in places.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Jess • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pleasant hotel with friendly staff.
Pros:

The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was cosy and bathroom was great, good shower.

Cons:

The TV didn't work, it had no signal. The glass was missing from the shelf above the bathroom sink.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
9
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Phil Bain • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Quieter than other places I've stayed in Exeter . Fair rooms , the bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

A little more attention to cleaning.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Jess • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Michaela Sonnleitner • couple • at
9
Super Lage, schönes Zimmer. Eine Empfehlung!
Pros:

Das Zimmer im obersten Stock war zwar klein, aber sehr gut ausgestattet und liebevoll eingerichtet. Bad geräumig, hat alle Erwartungen erfüllt.

Cons:

Treppen sehr eng, mit größerem Gepäck etwas mühsam aber zu schaffen.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • solo_traveller • gb
9
Highly recommended lovely hotel,
Pros:

Gorgeous hotel, brilliant breakfast and staff. I would stay again.

Cons:

My only gripe was with the shower, which was either hot or cold. I couldn’t get it to mix.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Jiale • solo_traveller • cn
7
Pros:

Room size is great

Cons:

Stairs are too narrow and no lift. Not friendly to guest wuth heavy luggage

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Marisa • solo_traveller • gb
8
Greet staff, great location and lovely room for my overnight stay.
Pros:

Great location and beautiful garden.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • couple • de
4
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Karla • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
8
Excellent Hotel
Pros:

A very comfortable and welcoming hotel/pub, with friendly and helpful staff.
Food was excellent, and good value.
If it had a car park, I would rate it even higher.

Cons:

Lack of car park

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Everything about the hotel is perfect

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great central location, lovely comfy bed and great pub dining too

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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LINGYUE • solo_traveller • cn
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • couple • gb
1
Awful, worst stay in a long time
Pros:

The location is central and on evening and Sundays there is free parking close by or car parks.
It is dog friendly.
Bed & pillows comfortable and good size.

Cons:

One of the worst hotel stays I have ever had. The room smelt strongly of cigarettes especially in the bathroom but the windows only opened a small amount so impossible to air out.
The noise was awful keeping me awake until 2am and on and off from then and that was with the windows closed, enjoying the cigarette smell. I especially asked for a quiet room due to health condition so this was even more disappointing.
The bathroom fan never went off and was so loud through the night.
The TV didn’t work.
I left exhausted!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • solo_traveller • us
10
Great - thank you
Pros:

Comfortable, welcoming, relaxed, stylish

Cons:

That on the Saturday night there was an event and I didn’t know about and I was unable to eat at the restaurant and had to walk around Exeter on my own for an hour trying to find a place that had space. I ate dinner there every other night of my stay and I would’ve thought someone would’ve mentioned it to me in advance.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • gb
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee