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Hotel City

3.0 of 5
Rue Caroline 5, Lausanne CH-1003, Switzerland
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Hotel City
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Munich, Germany
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We booked the hotel on the internet, for a short break. The hotel was clean, the rooms recently refurbished and the location very central for the old town and shops. The hotel is located at the exit of an underground station - 10 meter walk to the lift. The hotel has coffee making facilities and an international TV for most... More

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switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

not really my usual type of hotel, but having planed to come back to bed at 2 am leaving at 8 am i thought it was the ideal place. good location if you plan to visit the old town or the bars around there, not ideal if you want to go to the next trendy part of Lausanne. Service was... More

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Rovato, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

Beautiful views of the Gothic cathedral from the room, which was pretty clean. The receptionists were very friendly and helpful. Entrance of the hotel there is a metro station. Good quality / price ratio.

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New York City
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

My husband thought he'd be budget conscious and book this hotel for us and our 11 year old son for 2 nights, and also because of it's great location. A few weeks ago when we were here, we stayed at The Montreux Palace...the type of place we usually stay, and comparatively, this hotel isn't such a bargain, price wise. Went... More

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Chiasso, Ticino, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

We stayed here in September....Found the staff to be pleasant enough. Hotel was easy enough to find - we printed out directions from Google maps. Hotel did seem a little dated, but it was clean enough and perfect for our budget. Bathroom and room was clean, bed was comfy and breakfast was pretty good.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2012

We stayed two nights at hotel city. Our room was in desperate need of refurbishment. The wallpaper was peeling and the decorations very old. The bed was quite uncomfortable and the pillows very thin. We did not have a view. On the plus side they do provide free wifi and we found the staff very helpful.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

The gentleman at the reception was pretty unwelcoming but after some gently persuasion he did allow me to have my room early and it had a good view; he did continue to be pretty surly though. The women who worked there were delightful and most helpful and attentive. Breakfast was just OK-ish and served in a nice conservatory. The rooms... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

The main plus for this hotel is the location right in the centre with a metro station just outside. Inside I found the staff helpful, the rooms a bit small but clean and comfortable. I had a bit of noise from late night revellers which was a bit disturbing on the Friday evening but otherwise, it was fine. The breakfast... More

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Munich, Germany
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012

On a weekend in Switzerland, we chose to stay here because of the price and location. We ended up leaving after one night - completely terrible. The rooms are shoddy - wallpaper is peeling, and the carpet is infested with something that makes you itch. The bathroom is not in a good state (mold etc). If you stay during the... More

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Dubendorf, Switzerland
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012 via mobile

I just got to this hotel and i am mortified. There is a urine stain on the wall!!! On top of that it is generally extremely run down. The bathroom is something out of the 60s. The wallpaper is falling apart. And it is 100% true what the other reviwers said about the elevator carpet. It is the nastiest carpet... More

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Also Known As:
City Hotel Lausanne
Address: Rue Caroline 5, Lausanne CH-1003, Switzerland
Region: Switzerland > Vaud > Lausanne
Amenities:
Business Centre Kitchenette Restaurant Wheelchair access
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Ranked #33 of 45 hotels in Lausanne
Price range (per night): RM383 - 1,021
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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