City Gate

Hotels
Young & Co.’s Brewery
8.6 (1305 reviews)
Iron Bridge, North Street , Exeter , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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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.

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 1305 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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Ian extended_group gb
8
A pleasant stay.
Pros:

Bathroom was a concern because of the steps and the lack of space to manoeuvre. The bedroom was quite satisfactory. Breakfast was good and the meal at dinner was excellent. The staff were helpful and friendly.

Cons:

No lift making it difficult to transport luggage.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Emily couple gb
9
Would stay again
Pros:

Lovely room great location pub has lovely large garden… v dog friendly … staff friendly too

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Terry solo_traveller gb
9
Great Hotel, perfect place
Pros:

The ambience, the location, the staff, thw breakfast

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Alex solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Marina Elena Maria solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely boho decor and boutique feel, comfy bed and great position
Pros:

Loved the complementary home-made flap jack in a dome and port in a cute glass bottle. Tagged like in Alice and wonderland. Staff very helpful with my ineptitude with the Sky TV remote control. Really lovely boho decor and comfortable bed. Oh and the blissful air con in the heatwave.

Cons:

I was room 18 at the top, so some steep stairs to go up if you are older. Plus a slanted roof with a beam that I bumped my head into a few times. But I am clumsy!

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Room was lovely, spacious, and clean. Lots of amenities in the room, and the pub downstairs was really nice.

Cons:

No parking onsite, but there was a public car park nearby.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Letty couple us
10
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
B
BN solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

Décoration sympa
Tout près du centre
Confortable et propre
Bon pub

Cons:

Chambre petite
Service lent au pub

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Julie de la Nougerede solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The staff are totally amazing, very friendly & super helpful. The hotel has recently had an excellent revamp & looks & feels very smart but retains its cosiness & welcoming atmosphere.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing not to like!

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Hannah couple gb
10
Excellent location and stunning rooms
Pros:

Lovely setting, clean rooms and lovely beer garden

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
9
Quirky hotel, excellent location
Pros:

Air conditioning, excellent shower, basket of goodies and honesty treats

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple gb
8
Enjoyable all the same.
Pros:

All of the staff were excellent, the food in the restaurant excellent.

Cons:

The only off putting point was the lack of a lift to the upper floors. It may be my fault for not reading the hotel information, but as both my wife and I are 73 it was a negative factor for us.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Mary couple gb
10
Classy hotel
Pros:

Great staff, beautiful room, lovely pub garden

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Lucy solo_traveller gb
5
Pub with rooms in central location
Pros:

Central location. Bed was comfortable. Coffee machine was good.

Cons:

Noisy. A reading light by bed would have been helpful. No lift.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple gb
5
Great buds and air-conditioning extremely poor customer service
Pros:

Great bed and AC

Cons:

Staff attitude was extremely poor and left a lot to be desired. Unfortunately every single encounter we had with any member of staff left us feeling like an inconvenience with the exception of a cleaning lady who was extremely helpful and personable and ironically was probably the lowest paid member of staff.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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SUZI solo_traveller gb
8
Staff great, comfortable bed
Pros:

Staff were great and friendly

Cons:

A lot of noise late evening from streets

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Gillian solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

We liked the location, loved the food and the bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

Bathroom in hotel room was a little tight for space and was two steps up to get into. Mum found it tricky with her arthritic knees.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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sarah extended_group gb
10
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Nina couple gb
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Lauren couple au
10
Kirsty looked after us and made the great stay wonderful dnd amazing fun. She’s a superstar!
Pros:

Great staff, location and facilities in Exeter.
Breakfast is fantastic, would definitely recommend adding to your reservation if not included.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee