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Essential by Dorint Basel City

4.0 star property
Basel hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
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In the heart of Basel City Centre, Essential by Dorint Basel City offers a warm retreat. Unwind in the garden or explore international cuisine at Cote Jardin with stunning views. With an arcade, library, and helpful multilingual staff to assist you during your stay.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is HK$1,277
HK$1,408 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

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Essential Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Essential Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Free minibar items
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Essential Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS, 4058

What's nearby

  • Congress Center Basel - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marktplatz - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Basel Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Basler Muenster - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) - 8 min drive
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport) - 14 min drive
  • Basel Bad Station - 10 min walk
  • Basel (ZBA-Basel Bad Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • Basel St. Johann Station - 28 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 19 min walk
  • University Tram Stop - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪K.MU:N Thai Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria La Perla - ‬5 min walk
  • Zum goldenen Fass
  • ‪Avant-Gouz - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Isbilir Kebap - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Essential by Dorint Basel City

Located near a train station, Essential by Dorint Basel City is a great choice for a stay in Basel. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Cote Jardin, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 171 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 60 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered on-site self-parking (CHF 25 per day)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Use of nearby fitness centre
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1970 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2002
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness centre
  • Bike parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

Cote Jardin – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 26 to 26 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CHF 40.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs CHF 25 per day
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Also known as

Dorint der Messe Basel Hotel
Dorint der Messe Basel
Dorint An der Messe Basel
Essential By Dorint Basel City
Essential by Dorint Basel City Hotel
Essential by Dorint Basel City Basel
Essential by Dorint Basel City Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Does Essential by Dorint Basel City offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Essential by Dorint Basel City does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 60 kg per pet. There's a charge of CHF 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

Yes. Self-parking costs CHF 25 per day. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an on-site casino at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Basel (4-min drive) and Casino Barriere De Blotzheim (9-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Essential by Dorint Basel City and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy amenities such as a fitness centre and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

Yes, Cote Jardin offers international cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around Essential by Dorint Basel City like?

Essential by Dorint Basel City is in Basel City Centre, a short 8-minute drive from Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) and 8 minutes' walk from Congress Center Basel.

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Essential by Dorint Basel City Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a good selection and warm food options. (11 reviews)
  • The parking area was large and convenient with electric charging points at reasonable prices. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great location Friendly helpful staff
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very friendly staff, clean, and easy to find and park. Great to have a transport card, an easy tram into city centre. Would recommend this hotel.
Annabel, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place for tourist
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great, friendly hotel!
Philip, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel
Janette, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I had an amazing weekend there! Was welcome by Angela at the reception who was super caring and helped me fine tune my plans for the weekend. Incredibly helpful - made me feel home from the moment I step in. I look forward to visiting again
Edna, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location

Front Desk staff was very helpful!!!
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Travel Heroes

The customer service was exceptional. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our stay was great.
Tammy, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

For options limited. Nothing VIP access about it. Bed was terribly small even for European standards.
Bernard, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Angela, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Alexandru, at the Front Desk, went out of his way to make our stay especially comfortable and explained to us in detail how to get around the city. A perfect front!
Steve, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location, close to public transportation, comfortable bed, good shower.
Jeff, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect hotel close to the city center of Basel
Elisabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful hotel! Very grateful 👏🙏
Farid, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay for Vacation in Basel

This Hotel is Basel is a really good choice for people looking for an affordable and very nice hotel. The location for the hotel is also convenient for people using public transit also and made it very easy for me and wife to go places throughout the city which wa important to us. The cleanliness of the hotel was very nice along with customer service and amenities the hotel offers. I would recommend a stay here for anyone looking to stay in Basel!
Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great breakfast and exceptional receptionist

Angela on reception was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Great breakfast choice.
Damien, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed staying here. Staff was nice and parking area was large too. Would definitely stY again.
MINKYUNG, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We'll be back!

Absolutely fantastic hotel. Staff were wonderful. Spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. Excellent breakfast choice. Brilliant location. Rituals toiletries.
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful clean property with access to transportation
Madhavi, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Conveniently located. Nicely kept property. Very clean.
Janet, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent room, and a fabulous buffet breakfast, well worth paying for. Hotel is a leisurely half hour walk to the river and old town, but the are is safe to walk even after dark.
Nigel, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Very nice hotel

The air conditioning didn’t seem to cool the room and we were quite hot which is why I can’t give it 5 stars. Didn’t sleep very well because of warmth in room. Every other aspect was great, location, staff, cleanliness.
Catherine, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Location is fine but the rooms are a bit aged, especially the bathroom. I would stay again though
3-night trip

6/10 Okay

Friendly staff, good breakfast selection and comfortable room. However it can be very noisy if you don’t close the window.
IH, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The hotel was excellent. It is in a convenient location where you can take public transportation. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Our room was great, clean and it exceeded our expectations. Would highly recommend a stay here. We will definitely come back and stay at this hotel whenever we are in Basel.
Reginald, 3-night trip