The proposed hotel complex at the the corner of Edward and Baylis streets aims to revitalise the long-vacant site with a six-storey building, comprising of 104 hotel rooms, commercial spaces and a function room.

In a report, the council's senior town planner has recommended its approval, however the fate of the development will be decided by Wagga councillors on Tuesday night.

Councillor Vanessa Keenan said there will be "strong community interest" in the plans for this site given its pivotal position in the CBD and the fact it has been empty for years.

Cr Keenan said developments of this size served as a reminder that people still have confidence in Wagga as a city.

"I think this reinforces that (the COVID-19 situation) is temporary and we will expect to continue to grow as time goes on," she said.

"This is one of a number of applications for accommodation development, so it shows there is a strong interest in Wagga and what we have to offer as a community and as an area of growth."

However, she said there are questions she intended to raise regarding accessible parking at the site.

The proposed development has a total of 70 car parks, which includes four stacked and two disabled parking spaces.

"I want to make sure that (the proposed valet parking service) isn't to the determent to the broader city and people with a disability. There will need to be accessible parking if there is functions and other events there," Cr Keenan said.

"While we don't encourage the reliance of vehicles, it is important to recognise that the site needs to be accessible."

Robert Gizzi, director of Design Workshop Australia, who is the applicant lodging the development application, was contacted for comment.

The application's environmental impact statement said the location is appropriately zoned for the intended use, well-serviced by public transport and gives the opportunity to satisfy commercial opportunities on an otherwise underutilised site.

"It is our opinion that the development as proposed is in keeping with the future character of the area and is reflective of current and future development approvals and building structures and forms in the centre core locality," the statement said.

The application also includes the upgrade to the Baylis and Edward streets footpath, as well as the laneway that fronts the building's boundaries.