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Essential by Dorint Basel City

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.3

Property highlights

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About this property

The Essential by Dorint Basel City enjoys a quiet location next to the Messe Basel fairgrounds, close to the airport, and within easy reach of the centre. Guests enjoy free WiFi in all areas as well as a free pass for public transport. Modern rooms and apartments with a kitchenette and sofa bed ensure a relaxing stay. Delicious Swiss and international cuisine is served in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant, Côté Jardin. Bus no. 30 stops right across the street from Essential by Dorint Basel City (Riehenring stop) and the tram stop of line 14 is just 2 minutes' walk away. You can park your car in the underground garage.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request
Dorint Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the real heart of Basel, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.6

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guests who stayed here loved

Bakhtila
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast was delicious and generous. The staff in the breakfast room were pleasant and very helpful, and the gentleman working in the kitchen and replenishing the food was polite and attentive. The reception team were friendly and helpful as...”
Ciprian
Romania Romania
“Such a nice place. Lovely people. Good clean confortable room”
Summer
Australia Australia
“The rooms were pretty much all we needed. The bathroom was clean. The staff were lovely.”
Raluca
Romania Romania
“Large room, clean, well soundproofed. Breakfast - diverse, tasty. Nice backyard, smoking area with couches Location - It is very close to the airport, city center. Free parking spots on the streets”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great hotel helpful staff secure parking, not to far to walk into the city although free public transport if required.”
Sean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We chose this hotel primarily for its proximity to the railway station we were using and were only staying overnight between train journeys. That said, we were very impressed with every aspect of our stay: cleanliness & decor, friendly & efficient...”
Maura
Brazil Brazil
“An excellent accommodation option in Basel. Great location, infrastructure and service.”
Dane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely vibe, and somewhere to store our bikes Decor was beautiful inside. Had a kettle to make a drink which was great after cycling to have a relax in room with a brew.”
Graham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were all so friendly and helpful. We were pleasantly surprised by the high quality of English spoken by all, whether on the reception desk, in the restaurant or even the cleaning staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast choice was...”
Alice
Belgium Belgium
“Great staff, easy parking (charging options as well) and clean comfortable rooms.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Côté Jardin
  • Cuisine
    Local • International
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Essential by Dorint Basel City

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

House rules

Essential by Dorint Basel City takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CHF 300 is required on arrival. That's about US$378. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests receive a BaselCard upon check in. This Guest Card includes complementary use of Public Transport within Basel City and surroundings (Zone 10, 11, 13, 14 & 15, including Euroairport), free WiFi, as well as discounts on admission to cultural and leisure activities. Please note that the public transfer (2nd class) from EuroAirport or Basel main train stations to the hotel on the day of your arrival is free of charge with your booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of CHF 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.