Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Bishop's Gate Hotel

The Grade B1-listed Bishop’s Gate Hotel is positioned within the historic city walls of Derry City’s Cathedral Quarter. Built in 1899, Bishop’s Gate Hotel blends Edwardian architecture, stylish appointments and luxurious facilities, which have been sensitively restored to pay homage to the rich heritage of the building, whilst exceeding the contemporary needs of its guests. Valet parking is available for an additional charge. This landmark offers guests an intimate urban oasis featuring 30 luxurious guestrooms, including 2 suites, a residents lounge, fitness area, restaurant, champagne and cocktail bar and a 90-person capacity ballroom. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The hotel also offers bike hire. The Diamond is 100 metres from Bishop's Gate Hotel, while The Craft Village is 200 metres away. The nearest airport is City of Derry Airport, 12 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Private parking available


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Derry Londonderry
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pauline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely loved this hotel, really lovely staff, really clean and room was lovely. Delicious breakfast, highly recommend. Very central to all the shops. Five star😊
  • Mary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was great 😋 and location also good so close to town centre 👌Bed very comfortable Staff very friendly and helpful and music was great on Saturday night Will b back again sometime again xx
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel and well located in a quiet street. Junior suite was extremely comfortable and the extra space in the living room was great for chilling out. Brilliant shower. Great evening meal and breakfast had decent, flexible choice which was...
  • Cj101
    Australia Australia
    great location, comfortable room, excellent staff/service, parking available (we opted for the valet park as we arrived lateish and it was cold/wet)
  • Tarina
    South Africa South Africa
    Derry is a beautiful town with lots of history to admire. The hotel forms a part of the history and is wonderfully restored with fantastic staff.
  • Nolan
    Australia Australia
    Breakfasts were amazing. I loved the green smoothies. It was close to everything I wanted to see and do.
  • David
    Australia Australia
    The staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful and the valet service removed the challenges of parking in a walled city. Dinner in the bar was delicious and well-priced. The room was well appointed, and the bed was very comfortable.
  • Tara
    Ireland Ireland
    Dinner was gorgeous. Breakfast was only average. Expected better after reading great reviews beforehand
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good breakfast. And we had an excellent lunch on the first day The staff were enchanting.
  • Roger
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for exploring the city and super helpful staff who made it very easy for us at all times including looking after our bicycles which was hugely appreciated

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Gown Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Bishop's Gate Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs £16 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Bishop's Gate Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Bishop's Gate Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Bishop's Gate Hotel

  • Bishop's Gate Hotel is 350 yards from the centre of Derry Londonderry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Bishop's Gate Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Bishop's Gate Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Bishop's Gate Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Apartment

  • Bishop's Gate Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/performance
    • Bike tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental

  • The prices at Bishop's Gate Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Bishop's Gate Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Gown Restaurant