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Hotel City

3.0 of 5
Rue Caroline 5, Lausanne CH-1003, Switzerland
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Hotel City
Ranked #32 of 45 hotels in Lausanne
3.0 of 5 stars 80 Reviews
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2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 via mobile

The location is in the city center and close to metro and stores. The stuff is great. I payed for a single room and since they had an opportunity they gave me a double room. Very nice gesture. Not all the rooms have a good view. I asked for one with a view and got it on the 3rd floor,... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We chose this hotel for its convenience to the Metro after arriving by train at the main railway station.Its only a few stops away. First problem was finding it in the dark as there is a lower and upper exit in the metro. Make sure you come out at the top exit where the hotel is just opposite.The receptionist was... More

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Paris, France
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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We stayed here over Christmas and were happy with our stay. We were able to check in earlier than the check in time. This was despite a light hearted comment from the receptionist upon our arrival, about it not yet being check out time...! We are not early risers so we never had breakfast in the hotel, but there are... More

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Vienna, Austria
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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During 2011, I spent around 40 weeks in Lausanne on business and on one unfortunate occasion in early March I stayed at Hotel City of the Fassbind group. Do not be mistaken, the price indeed indicates a 3 -or 4 star hotel (243 CHF without breakfast) but the hotel itself would not earn any stars from me. First of all,... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

Myself and my family stayed in this hotel over Christmas 2011. The hotel has the benefit of being in the centre of town and so a great location but thats where the benefits end. I asked for extra pillows on the first night which after the third night had still not arrived.. When I asked the receptionist for the 3rd... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

Our recent stay was blighted by the poor quality service in the hotel as well as its tired interior and awful breakfast. Our sheets were not changed once in our 4 night stay and the used glasses were not replaced in the clean. We also asked for extra pillows on several occasions which never arrived until we demanded them again... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011 via mobile

Bathroom was a little disgusting. Something on the toilet seat. Hair in the bath. Carpets also looked a bit nasty.

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Krakow, Poland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011

Decent hotel in the very center of Lausanne.One street from shopping center.Very good beds to sleep.Although bathroom would need some renovation. On cold evening I enjoyed having a bath very much. Breakfast was avarege, croissant was perfect :) No green tee :((((

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citylausanne, Manager at Hotel City, responded to this review
12 December 2011

Dear Madam, We thank you for your precious remark. Thanks to you we decided to add green tee in our tee range selection for breakfast. We are looking forward to welcoming you again. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011 via mobile

I spent 4 nights in this hotel for a business trip. The room was comfortable but the bathroom was really poor, unfriendly and unconvenient... Wifi is not free and costs 50.CHF for a week, which is absurd for the price of the room... Last but not least, the breakfast is very expensive and choice is extremly poor. 10.CHF for a... More

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citylausanne, Manager at Hotel City, responded to this review
12 December 2011

Dear Sirs, Thank you for your comment, thanks to you we have decided to offer free of charge the Wi-Fi starting from today! We introduced a new form for buffet breakfast with bacon, sausages and scrambled eggs. We hope to welcome you again in our hotel. Best wishes. More

Paris, France
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2011

The hotel seems to have been recently modernised. The room was clean and functional. Comfortable bed. Little noisy with the windows open, but very well soundproofed when closed. Friendly receptionists and cleaning staff. "3 star price for 4 star quality" is what the hotel proposes. If they continue to provide the service level that we experienced they will acheive this

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  • City Hotel Lausanne
Address: Rue Caroline 5, Lausanne CH-1003, Switzerland
Price range (per night):* 115 AUD - 360 AUD

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