City Lodge Hotel Sandton, Katherine Street

Great hotel for the price. Excellent location. Central for anything around Sandton and it's right on the Gautrain bus line which is very convenient.

A friend and I decided to stay in 2 different budget level hotels for a weekend in Sandton, so I'm comparing this with Park Inn, across the road. Both are well located, and almost the exact same price. City Lodge is older, with older style room layouts, which means they are slightly larger with better quality finishes, and have separate en-suites. However they are grubby, not dirty, as the rooms and bedding were clean enough, but tired. The carpets and curtains are looking past their sell by. The aircon unit was broken, and looks like it had been for a while, but it was cold weather so I just opened the window a bit. The facilities are lovely, it's set in established gardens with wonderful trees. There's a decent bar, and we had excellent toasted sandwiches and chips late. This was after scouting the separate restaurant, which was empty at 9ish on a Friday night, had odd decor and peeling wall paper bad enough to warrant keeping walking straight out. Breakfast sounded pricey, so we tried local restaurants rather. The staff were great, very friendly and helpful, including the night porter who returned my charged cell phone, since I'd forgotten my charger adapter and the rooms done have USB port chargers. I'd choose Park Inn again just because its fresher inside, and for me that feels better. But not if was warmer weather and you want pool time!

The toiletries are exceptional The receptionists are very friendly and receptive.The kkitchen staff are ready to listen to guest needs.The swimming pool is neatly kept.The shade outside is very serene.The security at the gate ensures maximum security.