We booked this place over the net based on pictures, however, it turned out to be more hostel than hotel. I had difficulty with the numerous flights of steep stairs (I had been receiving medical treatment and couldn't cope very well), and there had been no mention of the lack of an elevator. The rooms were extremely small and tight,... More

Don't every stay here. I had to get extra sheets put on mattress as kids sleeping on springs. Tried to turn mattress over and base covered in mould. Threats of $750 if you let steam from kettle or shower set off alarm. Dirty and smelly and not anywhere near the pictures they showed on line. Very narrow stair case that... More

Overpriced for something that resembled a backpacker's hostel. Shabby, small room, lots of steep narrow steps to get to reception and even more to get to room. Didn't stay long enough to unpack but chose to forfeit prepaid room charge ($AU199) to move to another 4 star hotel nearby at only a fraction more than we had paid for this... More

City Lodge is a simple, low cost, and endearing place. Don't let the gang signs on the door scare you off. I don't know why they won't get those intimidating ,spray painted squiggles removed, because it just wrecks any first impression. But, haul your bags up the stairs and you enter a gentle environment with great service, free wifi, free... More

This place gets a 4-rating purely based on the fact that where it is situated there is nothing around that area of the CBD at that price that is comfortable and clean without having to spend well over AUD$200 per night (relatively speaking, despite it not being THAT cheap). In between George & Pitt streets and only a 5 min... More

I last visited City Lodge 2 years ago & it has gone downhill a bit since then. It is now looking very tired & shabby, especially the entrance. I had a major problem this time just getting inside. My long haul flight landed at 8.30 pm & I knew that the reception closed at 10 pm so I e mailed... More

Arrived from the UK two days after we set off at 8pm Oz time. We had read reviews that highlighted the absence of a lift as a serious issue but we didn't really pay much attention to them because we knew we would only have to drag our suitcases up them once. However after an absolutely dreadful flight I could... More

Arrived after a 38 hour flight, stairs were annoying but not too bad we were on the first floor too so it didn't really bother us. When we first arrived the wifi in our room didn't work, the people in reception didn't seem to care and just said that the reception isn't always great?! Despite this after a few days... More

Although the hotel itself is a bit of a disappointment in terms of interior, its' position is excellent. You can take the city train direct from the airport and arrive 30 meters from the front door. it is within easy walk of the main points of interest (Chinatown, The Rock, George Street,etc) and surrounded by excellent eating places.