When did Bishop's Gate Hotel open?

Bishop’s Gate Hotel Derry opened in early 2016 but the building itself has an interesting history and is over 200 years old. Originally built as private residential homes, the building was remodelled by renowned architect Alfred Forman in 1902 to become the Northern Counties Club which remained open until the early part of the 21st Century.

You can find out more about our story through history here.

 

What time is Check-In and Check Out?

For our hotel bedrooms, check-in is available from 3 pm, rooms should be vacated by 11 am. For our self-catering apartments, check-in is available from 4 pm with check out at 12 Noon.

Our reception desk is staffed 24 hours per day so even if you arrive late at night or need to depart very early in the morning, the team at Bishop's Gate will be available to take care of you.

 

Is the hotel wheelchair friendly?

The public areas of our hotel are fully accessible for guests who are wheelchair users or who have limited mobility. We have ramp access into the main entrance and lift access throughout.

We have two accessible bedrooms which are specially adapted to feature grab rails for ease of access. One of these can be viewed on our virtual tour here

 

Are travel cots available for infants?

We have a number of travel cots available which are suitable for children under the age of 3. We advise that all guests make us aware of their requirements at the time of booking as we cannot guarantee availability on arrival.

 

Do you have travel adaptors and other guest supplies on-site?

Our Reception and Concierge team will be happy to help with sourcing items you may need during your stay such as adaptors, transformers and bathroom supplies.

 

Do I need to pre-book dinner and afternoon tea?

Our in house restaurant and afternoon tea services are very popular both with our hotel residents and local visitors therefore pre-booking is advised to guarantee that we can accommodate you at your preferred dining time.

Please contact our team by telephone on (028) 71140300 for assistance.

Evening meals in the Gown Restaurant can also be booked online using the link below: 

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I am travelling for a special celebration, is there anything you can do to help make our stay more special?

We are delighted that you have chosen Bishop’s Gate Hotel as the destination for your special occasion! The team at Bishop’s Gate would love to suggest enhancements that can be tailored to your celebration from the chef’s dessert plate to flowers and personalised balloons.

Contact our team today for more details.

 

Where can I find directions to the hotel?

Our website offers assistance with directions, simply enter the postcode of the destination you will be travelling from here and you will be given directions. Printable directions are also available for guests travelling from Belfast or Dublin can be sent to you via email. Call our team on 02871140300 for more information. 

 

What options are available for car parking?

We have two car parking options available for guests staying with us.

We offer a  Valet Parking service where our concierge team will greet you on arrival, assist with check-in to your room, then take your car to our secure parking facility. This option is available at a cost of £15 for 24-hour access. Your vehicle may enter and exit the facility as many times as is required, our team are available to assist when needed.

For visitors traveling with Electric Vehicles, we have a number of charging ports available in our secure valet parking facility. For overnight parking with charging the costs are:

  • Hybrid electric car - £20 per night
  • Full electric car - £25 per night

We recommend pre-booking valet parking as only a limited number of spaces are available.

We have a drop-off facility available at our hotel entrance where our Concierge team will assist with luggage and directions to parking facilities if required. 

Alternatively, there are two pay & display car parks within a short walking distance of our hotel. One is located on Bishop Street and another is on Society Street. Standard charging hours are between 08.30 and 18.00 although these are subject to seasonal change. Cost is currently 80p per hour.

Click here to view our car park map, if you would like to add valet parking to your reservation contact our team by telephone or send a message here. 

 

Is Wireless Internet available in the hotel?

Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available for all guests both in hotel public areas and in bedrooms. Should you require any assistance with gaining access please speak to our Team.

 

Are smoking rooms available?

To comply with local legislation Bishops Gate Hotel Derry is a non-smoking facility. No smoking is permitted within the hotel building. Our team will be happy to direct you to the nearest smoking area.