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Essential by Dorint Basel City

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.3
  • Fabulous breakfast
  • Private parking
  • Restaurant
  • Shuttle service
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre

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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

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Dorint Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Basel, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.5

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
or
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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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...”
Geraldo
Brazil Brazil
“The staff were gentle and attentive. The transportation was very efficient for getting to downtown and the station. The cosiness was wonderful, with plenty of beverages.”
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.”
Nick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Managed to checkin early, great shower and room. 20 minutes walk from central or a few minutes on the tram.”
Arwah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were excellent, really friendly and accommodating.”
Simone
Italy Italy
“A true 4-star hotel, with all the comforts you'd expect from a 4-star hotel; spacious room; comfortable beds; good breakfast; ample parking right next to the hotel.”
Selçuk
Turkey Turkey
“The hotel was clean, and the minibar offered free beer, cola and local drinks”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

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

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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CHF 300 is required on arrival. That's about US$377. 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.
Accepted payment methods
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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.