This chain has several brands (Town Lodge, Road Lodge etc) and I'm not sure what the major difference is as this is the first time I've used one, but this particular hotel is similar to a Holiday Inn Express. Its clean, modern and has a shuttle not only to the O R Tambo airport but also the other "lodge's" in... More

City Lodge is ideal if you are in Johannesburg for a night or two. The hotel is attached to the airport (its a short walk). The hotel doesn't offer a top notch gym or lounge. Also the restaurant and bar are okay too. Much better restaurant and bar options are available in the airport or take the shuttle (it leaves... More

Had an early flight from J'burg so decided to stay here as have stayed in City Lodge's before. This is situation right next to the airport and with a short covered walk you are in the airport so very convenient and not need for shuttles etc. The hotel is very large and very impersonal and the dinner menu was more... More

I have stayed at the City Lodge O.R Tambo a number of time recently and enjoy the quiet, close hotel for an international layover. The hotel staff are good, the restaurant staff could be a bit more self motivated. I had to ask for things a few times. The rooms are nice and simple, what you would expect at such... More

Due to a mix up after arriving late from Amsterdam, we had no hotel to stay in on arrival. Made the short walk from arrivals in airport, and went to reception in desperation to check if they had a room. Washington at reception could not have been nicer and more friendly, within 10 minutes we were in a room. Great... More

If you're forced to sleep over between flights, the City Lodge at O R Tambo airport is extremely convenient. The hotel is relatively new so the rooms and everything else are modern in design, neat, clean and comfortable. They charge a premium over the other establishments nearby but, in my opinion, this is worth it in exchange for the simplicity... More

My review applies to the City Lodge off airport - about 10 minute drive. Not the one on the airport itself. Some reviews here are mixing up the two hotels. Any hotel with "City" or "Lodge" in its name ( the only exception being when safari is appended to the latter!) , makes me very suspicious. But on this occasion... More

Ideal for business trips. Situated very close to the airport and all main highways. Excellant breakfast. Rooms on the small side but very clean. All good staff. All rooms seem to be very well maintained. Ample car parking space. Good security.

It is a nice hotel and conveniently across the street from the airport if you need to rest because of a long layover, but the service is terrible no one smiles and if you have a question they act as if you are bothering them.