$117 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: Jun 23, 2013 Check-out: Jun 24, 2013

Hotel City

3 stars
rue Caroline 5, Lausanne, 1003
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.4
out of 5
12 reviews
Kitchy and Fun hotel

The Hotel City turned out to be a great choice for our 2 night stay in Lausanne. The location was... See full review

  • Anonymous
  • Mar 14, 2008
great city hotel

Good location. Clean could have been a little cleaner. Had a refrigerator in room which was real... See full review

  • Peg the traveler
  • May 17, 2011
The hotel City is located in the heart of Lausanne. Ideal to discover quickly the historical part of Lausanne. The breakfast is served in a panoramical room overlooking Lausanne's old town with a great view on the gothic cathedral. The hotel offers good rates and confortable rooms with safe, Fire alarm wifi 2 meeting rooms can welcome up to 80 persons. 60 rooms Free Wifi Centrally located with metro stop Bessires in front of the hotel door ! Soundproof rooms Soft rates Free access to the public transportation in the Lausanne area for all hotel guests 2 meeting rooms up to 80 participants Free transportation of Lausanne urban area included in the rate

Hotel City Rooms

Standard room
Fully equiped room with Big TV and DVD/CD player. Bedding according to the number of persons. Free transportation of Lausanne urban area included in the rate

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
General
Concierge
Pets allowed
Elevators
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
Parking

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Hotel Map

46.5205 6.6368
Area served
Lausanne, Geneva, Montreux, Vevey, Evian
Nearby airports
Geneva / Zurich
Area description
Located in front of the Metro stop called "Bessires", in the city center. Only 10 minutes from Lausanne Main railway station and 15 minutes from the lake.

Nearby points of interest

  • Cathedral: 0 mi
  • Main Train Station: 0.3 mi
  • Federal Court of Justice: 0.4 mi
  • Olympic Museum: 0.8 mi
  • Ouchy: 0.9 mi

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
n.a.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (12)

Ratings and reviews for Hotel City

Overall score

3.4 / 5
12 out of 12
Amenities:
3.2
Room cleanliness:
3.3
Hotel staff:
3.6
Room comfort:
3.5
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.8

83% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Los Angeles, CA
Mar 14, 2008

Kitchy and Fun hotel

The Hotel City turned out to be a great choice for our 2 night stay in Lausanne. The location was great - very central with many restaurants nearby and 2 grocery stores on the same block. Although we did not have the kitchenette room, (next time I'll pay more for that feature) we bought snacks and drinks at the Migros or Coop supermarkets to save money. My favorite feature of the room was our beautiful view! On the right was the cathedral, and on the left was Lake Geneva. We were on the 5th floor, which was high enough for a smashing view of the city. The decor is very 1980's modern, and has obviously not been updated since then - threadbare fuchsia carpet, lots of white and chrome detailing, pink ceramic bathroom... although it seemed old, it was very clean and somewhat amusing. I'm sure it was a super cool modern hotspot 20 years ago! The staff was friendly, but when we checked in the front desk forgot to give us our free bus pass. All Lausanne hotels offer a limited but convenient free bus pass for all tourists, so ask for one if they don't give you one up front. The hotel was quiet and comfortable. It's not within walking distance of the train station, but it's only a short bus or cab ride away. We didn't have breakfast in the pretty lobby dining area because it was too expensive for us ($20).

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

MIGROS is a smaller market, COOP is quite large, with everything from a drug store to fresh produce to large wine selection. on the second floor of the COOP is a food court with a nice selection of chinese restaurants and cafes.

Review of Hotel City

Reviewer score

3
Peg the traveler
Incline Village, NV
May 17, 2011

great city hotel

Good location. Clean could have been a little cleaner. Had a refrigerator in room which was real nice. Supplied us with a great fan. It was quiet if the window was closed. Staff very friendly. Size of room was good better then some European rooms I have been in. Actually room for luggage.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Long walk from hotel

Eat at my nieces house it was great there. The Olympic museum was great. The hotel giving passes for bus and metro was nice. Walk all along lake Geneva loved it.

Review of Hotel City

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Not Provided
Jul 2, 2010

Disapointed. No air condition

Disapointed. No air condition although it is a 3 stars hotel.. no clean atmosphere, old ugly decoration. Breakfast was very bad as well... they left me 1 croissant

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Hotel City

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Rochester, NY
Sep 23, 2009

Great location, spare but comfy

This hotel is very convenient, right off the Bressieres metro stop (4 stops from the Lausanne train station) and a short walk from the Cathedral and City History and Design museums. The room was comfy, but there is no air circulation save for the window, which, in our case, opened onto a busy street with lots of traffic noise. Breakfast is not included in the price. And, the staff insisted that our reservation was not paid for, and we had to pay for the room again. The hotel gives a transportation card valid for the entire stay. If you stay, be clear with them about payment before you check in.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

A short walk down the pedestrian path right outside the hotel has many fairly priced restaurant options.

Review of Hotel City

Reviewer score

2
Schaberi
Rorschacherberg
May 24, 2013

Schwach in punkt sauberkeit

Volle aschenbecher auf balkon und ausgetrunkene biergläser. Barfuss im Bad hätt ich nicht bedenkenlos gewagt. Nach reklamation ein anderes bekommen welches aber nur unbedeutend sauberer war. NIE MEHR!!! Nicht für den Preis!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of Hotel City

Reviewer score

3
Worldwide
Zürich, Schweiz
May 3, 2013

Sauber & Zentral

Direkt bei der metrostation. Freundlich. Unkompliziert. Sauber. Ruhig.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Freitag-Shops für schöne und coole Unikate-Taschen.

Review of Hotel City

Reviewer score

3
Lausanne 1
Zürich
Apr 28, 2013

Alles i.O

Für meine Bedürfnisse gut, wer viel erwartet, muss sich weiterzusehen

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Hotel City

Reviewer score

3
tobip
Umg. Bremgarten AG
Apr 7, 2013

Not that bad

-- Comfortable but a bit expensive for one night without included breakfast. -- 5.- taxes ++ Personal speaks enough languages for a fine communication. +/- Parking: "available" means 200m away in a parking with a very small discount. +/- DVD library: a bit expensive, collection okay. -- Natural green politics: in the bathroom are hints about using towels as usual. At the reception they print out a whole A4-recipe for every single order (?!). -- In the shower the curtain was not completely clean.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Hotel City

Reviewer score

5
Fulek
Basel
Feb 26, 2013

Fantastische Lage

In Zentrum der Altstat. Günstige Parkgarage.Mehrere Restaurant in die nähe...

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hotel City

Reviewer score

4
Crepes Liebhaberin
Zürich, Schweiz
Dec 8, 2012

Zentrales Hotel

sehr zentral gelegen und Preis / Leistung stimmt voll

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

la Chandeleur (super feine Crepes)

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