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About the Hotel

Iron Bridge, Lower North Street, Exeter, United Kingdom, EX4 3RB

Rooms & Amenities

City Gate offers 20 individually designed rooms, including options for families and dog-friendly stays. Each room features Hypnos beds, ensuite rainfall showers, Nespresso machines, and flat-screen TVs with Sky. Family rooms can accommodate cots or fold-out beds for an additional £15 per night. Dog-friendly rooms include a doggy hamper with treats, a bed or blanket, and bowls for £20 per night.

Dining & Drinks

The onsite pub serves a British seasonal menu with dishes like cider-battered haddock, West Country ribeye, and plant-based burgers. Breakfast options include full English, eggs Benedict, and avocado toast. The bar offers craft beers, Young's ales, and seasonal cocktails like the Lillet Rhubarb Rosé Spritz. Private dining is available in the Cellar Bar or the Gallery, which opens to a secret garden.

Location & Transport

The hotel is a 1-minute walk from Fore Street and Gandy Street, known for independent shops and cafes. Exeter Central Station is a 6-minute walk, and Exeter St David's Station is a 13-minute walk. Nearby attractions include the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (0.5 km) and Exeter Quay (1.5 km). Exeter International Airport is 15 km away.

Events & Weddings

City Gate hosts corporate events, weddings, and comedy nights in spaces like the Cellar Bar and the Gallery. The Cellar Bar has a private bar and space for 100 guests. Wedding packages include three-course meals, canapés, and access to 20 boutique rooms. The Events Manager, Jon, assists with planning and execution.

Family & Pets

Family-friendly rooms include Borrow Boxes with activities for children. Dogs are welcome in designated rooms, with treats and bedding provided. The hotel is near family attractions like the Jurassic Coast (15 km) and Exeter Cathedral (0.5 km). Breakfast includes a children's menu with options like mini burgers and flatbread pizza.

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2 persons

230 sq. feet

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1 King-size bed

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Coffee machine

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Boutique Twin Room

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2 persons

230 sq. feet

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Double Room

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2 persons

220 sq. feet

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Getting around

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City Centre

Exeter1000 ft

Airports

Exeter International (EXT) 6.4 mi

Bristol (BRS) 67.3 mi

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
24-hour security
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Iron Bridge, Lower North Street, Exeter, United Kingdom, EX4 3RB

Map view

Iron Bridge, Lower North Street, Exeter, United Kingdom, EX4 3RB

City landmarks

Haven Banks - The Quay

Exeter Quay

1.0 mi

Park

Northernhay Gardens

2200 ft

2 Paris Street

Underground Passages

2600 ft

Church

Riverside Church

3100 ft

University

University of Exeter

1.1 mi

Nearby

Church

Exeter Cathedral

1600 ft

Museum

Royal Albert Memorial Museum

1000 ft

Castle

Rougemont Castle

2000 ft

Off Fore Street Mint Lane

St Nicholas Priory

1300 ft

Queen Street

1300 ft

17 Catherine St

St Catherine's Chapel and Almshouses

1400 ft

Church

St Pancras Church

600 ft

Cathedral Yard Exeter Cathedral

Statue of Richard Hooker

1100 ft

Queen Street

Miles' Clocktower

1200 ft

Event hall

Exeter Guildhall

1100 ft

Church

St Stephen's Church

1300 ft

Exeter High Street

Exeter Riddle Sculpture

1400 ft

Frog Street In a park off Frog Street

The Medieval Exe Bridge

1800 ft

Exeter - Catacombs and Lower Cemetery

1600 ft

Bridge

The Iron Bridge

300 ft

Art object

Redvers Buller

1600 ft

Phoenix Blitz Memorial

Blitz Fountain and the Phoenix Blitz Memorial

1600 ft

Princesshay

Blue Boy Statue

1700 ft

251 High Street

Year of the Pedestrian Statue

1900 ft

Church

St Martin's Church

1300 ft

Event hall

Tucker's Hall. The Guild of Weavers

1200 ft

Shopping Area

Princesshay

1800 ft

Edmund Street

The House That Moved

1600 ft

Near Killerton House

Budlake Old Post Office

1600 ft

National Trust's Killerton Estate

Clyston Mill

1600 ft

Restaurants

Conservatory Restaurant

500 ft

18 North Street

Steaks N Sushi

400 ft

23-24 North Street

Herbies

500 ft

15 North Street

Red Rose

500 ft

13-14 North Street

The Lin Den

500 ft

13 North Street

Gulliver's Fine Coffee & Cakes

600 ft

13 North Street

Turtle Bay

1100 ft

Queen Street Guildhall

Cote Brasserie

1300 ft

19-21 Cathedral Yard

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

4/5 based on 421 reviews

#3 of 23 hotels in Exeter based on Tripadvisor

Harry

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.8/10

My stay was fantastic! The hotel's location was superb, right in the heart of Exeter, just a stone's throw away from the train station, cathedral, and shopping center. The rooms were huge, spotless, and overlooked a lovely garden area. The service was top-notch, with friendly and helpful staff. However, the nighttime noise from the nearby street was a bit disruptive. Dining offered a good range of tasty food, and the facilities were great all around.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were huge and very clean, overlooking the beer garden.

Service

9.0

The staff were friendly, helpful, and always at hand to assist. They made my stay incredibly pleasant.

Location

8.0

The hotel's position was excellent for exploring Exeter, although some street noise could be heard at night.

Dining

9.0

Dining was excellent with a good variety of delicious food choices.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offered great facilities for a comfortable stay.

Billy

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.6/10

The hotel was really comfortable and perfect for relaxing after a stressful day. The rooms were cozy, but I wasn't restocked on water or coffee during my 3-night stay. The great breakfast in the restaurant was a highlight.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were perfect and cozy for relaxing in.

Service

9.0

The staff were polite, very helpful, and incredibly friendly. They made my stay welcoming.

Location

9.0

The location was good for the town center but in a quiet back street, making it convenient. I could easily walk to the city center, university, cathedral, and quayside within 10 to 15 minutes.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was excellent with a good range of extremely tasty food to choose from. The bright and cheerful surroundings added to the ambiance.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered good facilities overall.

Paul

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.8/10

The hotel rooms are luxurious and welcoming, with beautiful decor and fully kitted out amenities; however, they were a bit small which made accessing the wardrobe tricky. The service was top-notch, with extremely friendly and helpful staff who went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. The location is excellent, being centrally located close to Exeter Central station and the cathedral. The dining experience was average with limited options and slightly overpriced. Overall, a comfortable stay with great service in a convenient central location.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were luxurious and welcoming with beautiful decor and fully kitted out amenities.

Service

9.0

The service was amazing, with staff fully informing us and being extremely friendly and helpful. They even allowed an extension for check-out.

Location

9.0

The location is great, offering excellent central access and within walking distance to key landmarks.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was average with limited options and slightly overpriced.