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The City Gate Hotel

Property class: 4

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Located close to University of Exeter, The City Gate Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AED 374
AED 449 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a dark wooden headboard, and a wall decorated with framed pictures.

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall with framed pictures.

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Exeter, The City Gate Hotel is in the city center and near the airport. Rougemont Castle and St Nicholas Priory are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Northbrook Approach Golf Course and Skirmish Paintball Games Exeter. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Clip 'n Climb or Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. Visit our Exeter travel guide
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Iron Bridge, Lower North Street, Exeter, England, EX4 3RB

What's nearby

  • A grand staircase with ornate railings and a red wall.
    Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historic building with intricate Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and a tall tower.
    Exeter Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A narrow, arched stone tunnel with rough, uneven walls.
    Princesshay
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A riverside town at sunset with a bridge, houses, and a fence along the riverbank.
    Exeter's Historic Quayside
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Exeter
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Exeter Central Station
    4 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ship Inn
    5 min walk
  • Exeter Phoenix
    4 min walk
  • The Turks Head
    4 min walk
  • The Chevalier Inn
    5 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk

About this property

The City Gate Hotel

  • Upscale inn near University of Exeter
  • You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a bar at The City Gate Hotel. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
    • A TV in the lobby, 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
    • A front-desk safe
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
    • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 20
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night plus GBP 20 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The City Gate Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. A cleaning fee of GBP 20 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The City Gate Hotel?

As of 18 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The City Gate Hotel on 30 August 2026 start from AED 374, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

The City Gate Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The City Gate Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The City Gate Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The City Gate Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Exeter, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Harlequins Shopping Centre and University of Exeter. RAMM and Guildhall Shopping Centre are also within 5 minutes. Exeter Central Station is only a 4-minute walk and Exeter St David's Station is 11 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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