City Gate
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8.6Excellent
(869 Ratings)
"Size of room and location within City Centre"
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High-end valueWell priced for this area
The City Gate is located in the center of Exeter with a traditional pub, dining room and garden surrounded by the historic city wall.
Business facilities
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Safe
Key access
Key card access
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
8.6Excellent
(869 Ratings)
"Size of room and location within City Centre"
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Size of room and location within City Centre
8.0 / 10.0
Staff exceptional - friendly, helpful, efficient, flexible - couldn't have asked for more and bar very comfy with lovely, toasty feel with log burner so we sat and had drinks instead of going out when we arrived. Breakfast was very good. Bedroom great and bed SO comfortable.
Just Bathroom small and up tight set of stairs
10.0 / 10.0
It’s our second visit and will definitely be back - perfect location and such a lovely cosy place to enjoy a drink. The breakfast is amazing
I could find the hairdryer till I went to leave and found it hanging under my coat xx
8.0 / 10.0
Most attentive staff and most of all....."they served Peroni at the bar x
7.0 / 10.0
Location was very central. Reception staff very friendly.
Room was tiny! Hardly room to move around the bed. For this reason, quite a pricy stay
8.0 / 10.0
A very comfortable bed, beautiful clean bathroom with excellent shower and a delicious breakfast,
Everything was just right.
10.0 / 10.0
Clean, comfortable bed. Very friendly staff
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Great accommodation. Perfect location, great atmosphere in the bar/restaurant, food and service were very good. Highly recommended.
10.0 / 10.0
Great staff, lovely room with extra thoughtful touches. Very comfortable bed, exceptional amenities, an excellent restaurant and a good breakfast, I would happily recommend this hotel/pub with rooms, especially dog friendly.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely welcome from the host. Very helpful and easy to book in.
Good sized rooms, decor and very clean.
Fantastic location for Exeter uni for graduation and just a few minutes walk to Exeter centre.
Such a lovely vibe with the pub attached, warm, welcoming and a real buzz. We started our stay with some warming mulled cider in the cosy seats in the bar soaking up the Christmas buzz.
Although above a pub, the rooms were really quiet, warm and comfortable and we all got good night’s sleep.
Food looked amazing but as it was the busiest time of year there were lots of Christmas parties in and we didn’t think to book before- we’ll be back again to try the food!
10.0 / 10.0
Everything!!! The staff were absolutely amazing here and really made our stay. It’s perfectly located and the breakfast was superb. Cannot wait to stay again 🫶
The fact we only stayed for 1 night!
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely hotel above a friendly pub right in the centre. Very comfortable room only slight down is water pressure in the shower.
Location and room which was very clean and comfy.
10.0 / 10.0
The pub itself was great. Breakfast was worth it
Very comfy beds- we took our dogs and it was fab that they actually got treats / throws/ and bowls in the room too, which was a very nice touch - thankyou
9.0 / 10.0
The room was really comfortable and well equipped. Very clean as well.
The mixer tap didn't allow much water to the shower, but that's all.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, easy to find. Met with amazing staff and service. Great check in experience and amazed at the quality of the facilities. The room was designed with comfort and quality. Beautiful features and the most comfortable bed I’ve ever experienced in a hotel. Incredible value for money. We have most definitely found our go to for a fantastic weekend away.
9.0 / 10.0
The bed was comfortable. Great location. For price should have included breakfast
10.0 / 10.0
Fab location. Very friendly, welcoming staff. The boutique bedrooms were exceptional.
We loved everything
10.0 / 10.0
Was clean, lovely and staff are really nice
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Fantastic location, snug and well designed room, fluffy towels, helpful staff
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Comfy room with some lovely complimentary bits. Friendly and helpful staff who had to deal with a fire alarm going off one evening with a pub full of people and hotel guests. Fantastic location for the city centre.
The room was hot and we didn't get the hang of the thermostat
10.0 / 10.0
Everything in the room and restaurant
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent service, delicious food, comfy beds, spacious bathrooms, fabulous location, cosy and atmospheric. Dog friendly.
No lift.
9.0 / 10.0
the breakfast was probably the best we have had on our travels this year to bath spa, st ives, exeter and liverpool ,the staff were very helpful and well mannered , the boutique double room with bathroom was excellent..
could,nt quite work out how the controls worked on the wall mounted heater...
10.0 / 10.0
Room - cosy feel/clean
Helpful staff
9.0 / 10.0
Great staff. Comfy bed. Nice cosy feel
WiFi & tv not working well
10.0 / 10.0
Always stay for work, and it’s the best in Exeter! Rooms are super comfy & cosy. Have everything that you need.
Nothing!
9.0 / 10.0
Super friendly, helpful staff.
Close enough to city centre
Quirky rooms with comfy beds
Had everything we needed.
Thank you
Cooked Breakfast was included so can’t grumble, but was a bit minimum ( half a tomato, 1 hash brown) like yo butter my own toast but that’s just my pretence.
5.0 / 10.0
Check in / out was seamless
There are snacks and mini bar which you have to pay for on checkout. Gives you choice of not going to the bar or when the bar is closed.
Loft room. No lift. So, if you have heavy suitcase you will struggle. I had to walk several steps to get the top floor (Loft apartment) with my suitcase and a laptop bag.
No staff at night after 11pm. This wasn't clear on the website during booking although the staff member was nice and explained everything to me and reassured me they have hardly had any incident requiring emergency staff attendance.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing breakfast - great choice of options and large portions.
10.0 / 10.0
Uniquely decorated room, with excellent views and wonderful location. Every comfort, including luxury toiletries.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful place, with excellent manager and team
10.0 / 10.0
Staff were so friendly, above and beyond. Room was stunning, bathroom was lovely. Loved the little touches like port in the room.
9.0 / 10.0
great location - good food and staff are really helpful. Bed was comfortable
Car park had a car meet in it one night which was odd - although I think the car park is to be knocked down and rebuilt. It’s nothing to do with the hotel though
10.0 / 10.0
The staff are very friendly and the breakfast was lovely. The rooms are beautifully decorated and dog friendly.
Nothing - all good
9.0 / 10.0
Lovely room, very quite (despite being an Inn) with a city view too.
Complimentary port, flapjacks and fresh milk.
No payment receipt
9.0 / 10.0
Rooms were lovely and we had rooms with baths which were requested on booking, so that was good. Really comfortable beds too. Pub was nice and great location in the middle of everything, and parking was literally just over the road. We didn't use the garden but had a look out there, and can imagine it being lovely in the summer. Breakfast was really nice as were the staff, and Mike was very accommodating.
8.0 / 10.0
Close to shops and tourist places, clean and comfy, friendly staff and nice breakfast.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
The staff were so friendly when checking in! Especially the gentleman who was running the bar, checking people in and working the restaurant too! Me and my partner really enjoyed that it was part of a pub, we went down for a drink and it was lovely autumn vibe. The rooms were very spacious and the bed was so big and comfy
The tv only had limited channels - although this didn't really matter to us as we played cards in the pub downstairs anyway
8.0 / 10.0
Location
Shabby stairs and landing.
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at City Gate. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is City Gate pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at City Gate?
We found 18 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, free wifi/internet, air conditioning, non-smoking, and pets allowed.
