You can look forward to a terrace, shopping on-site and a hair salon at Sorell Hotel Merian. The on-site restaurant, Brasserie Cafe Spitz, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Located near a train station, Sorell Hotel Merian is a great choice for a stay in Basel. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Brasserie Cafe Spitz, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Marktplatz Tram Stop is 5 minutes and University Tram Stop is 7 minutes.
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Shopping
Free use of nearby fitness centre
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1969
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Minibar
Espresso maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Brasserie Cafe Spitz – This brasserie 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
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 20 December and 05 January.
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per day
Parking
Self-parking costs CHF 28 per night
Extended parking costs CHF 28 per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Also known as
Hotel Merian am Rhein Basel
Hotel Merian am Rhein
Merian am Rhein Basel
Merian am Rhein
Best Western Merian Am Rhein Hotel Basel
Basel Best Western
Best Western Basel
Sorell Hotel Merian Basel
Sorell Merian Basel
Sorell Merian
Sorell Hotel Merian Hotel
Sorell Hotel Merian Basel
Sorell Hotel Merian Hotel Basel
Frequently asked questions
Is Sorell Hotel Merian currently open?
The property is closed between 20 December and 05 January.
Does Sorell Hotel Merian offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sorell Hotel Merian 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 Sorell Hotel Merian?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of CHF 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Sorell Hotel Merian?
Yes. Self-parking costs CHF 28 per night. Extended parking costs CHF 28 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sorell Hotel Merian?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Sorell Hotel Merian?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Basel (6-min drive) and Casino Barriere De Blotzheim (12-min drive) are both nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Sorell Hotel Merian?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Brasserie Cafe Spitz.
What's the area around Sorell Hotel Merian like?
Sorell Hotel Merian is in Basel City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Marktplatz Tram Stop and 5 minutes' walk from Basel University.
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Reviews
Sorell Hotel Merian Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.8
Eco-friendliness
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was varied and great quality, with a wonderful buffet spread. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Jan 2020
Great people, nice breakfast and the rooms were clean
Verified traveller
6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Oct 2022
Hotel has excellent location and staff as well as on site parking
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 May 2023
Great view from our room.
Isabella
Isabella, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Feb 2023
Professional and friendly staff. Clean and comfortable accommodations. Wonderful breakfast!
Mary
Mary, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Mar 2023
Awesome location with view of the Rhein. Very close to city center too. Rooms are small but views make up for it.
Ramoncito
Ramoncito, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 May 2023
Friendly staff
The staff at the Sorell were very friendly and the buffet breakfast that was included with our stay was great! We received the best treatment!
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 Sept 2020
Die Lage des Hotels ist perfekt um von hier aus die Stadt zu entdecken.Wenige Meter vom Hotel entfernt befindet sich die Haltestelle der Strassenbahn.
Juergen
Juergen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Apr 2023
Free breakfast
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 Jul 2023
Clean and lovely rooms although rooms are very small. We couldn’t lay on floor both suitcases. Hotel is down an alleyway which makes it very quiet in rooms but not ideal as far as an entranceway goes. Very convenient to a number of attractions and restaurants in Rome. Also a bus stops close that takes you straight to train station.
Katrina
Katrina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Oct 2018
On the river, close to old town
Room comfy if not small. No aircon, but small fan was provided as it was quite warm late Sept. Great to have onsite parking, tho' it was very limited and we needed to jockey around for positions with the hotel manager to get a place to park. Very close to walk to 'old city', but the free Basel transit pass made it easy to travel around the city and get discounts on museum fees. We traveled out of the city to the Augustus Romanica roman ruins, a very worthwhile tripl
Ramon
Ramon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Oct 2023
Helen
Helen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Apr 2023
Kalia
Kalia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Mar 2023
Speck
Speck, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Dec 2022
A lovely hotel. Very accommodating staff, nothing was too much trouble for them. Great views over the Rhine. Breakfast provided was varied and great quality. Highly recommended.
Erica
Erica, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Nov 2022
Courtney
Courtney, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2022
dans le super centre !
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Oct 2022
JEONG WU
JEONG WU, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
23 Jul 2022
björn
björn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jul 2022
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jun 2022
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jun 2022
Sorrell Hotel Merian is right on the Rhine river and in Center City. You can walk almost everywhere, and we were also provided a free pass for the trams and buses which are plentiful. Staff was very helpful with suggestions and arrangements.
Jane
Jane, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
16 Jun 2022
Disappointed
It was extremely warm in Basel and all there was to cool was a small oscillating fan! No A/C. There was a private event the first night and cleanup carried on into the early morning hours. No sleep at all. Asked to move but the hotel was full. Lovely view bit that’s it!