Located near a train station, Hotel Metropol Basel is a great choice for a stay in Basel. Guests can enjoy the 24-hour fitness center, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop is 5 minutes away.
Languages
English, French, German
At a glance
Hotel size
46 rooms
Arranged over 8 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Children
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (CHF 30 per night)
Onsite valet parking (CHF 30 per night)
Onsite extended parking (CHF 30 per night)
Onsite parking limited
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1980
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour fitness center
Accessibility
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Memory foam mattress
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.00 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 30 per person
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)
Parking
Self parking costs CHF 30 per night
Valet parking costs CHF 30 per night
Extended parking costs CHF 30 per night
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Hotel Swiss Quality
Metropol Swiss Quality
Metropol Swiss Quality Basel
Metropol Swiss Quality Hotel
Metropol Swiss Quality Hotel Basel
Hotel Metropol Basel
Metropol Basel
Swiss q Metropol Basel
Hotel Metropol Basel Hotel
Hotel Metropol Basel Basel
Hotel Metropol Basel Hotel Basel
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Metropol Basel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Metropol Basel 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Metropol Basel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Metropol Basel?
Yes. Self parking costs CHF 30 per night. Valet parking costs CHF 30 per night. Extended parking costs CHF 30 per night. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Metropol Basel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. 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). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Metropol Basel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Basel (5-min drive) and Casino Barriere De Blotzheim (11-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Metropol Basel and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.
What's the area around Hotel Metropol Basel like?
Hotel Metropol Basel is in Sankt Alban, a short 5-minute walk from Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop and 8 minutes' walk from Basel Zoo.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2024
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2024
G
G, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2024
Darren
Darren, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2024
Yee Lin
Yee Lin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 1, 2024
Not excellent but not terrible either
Overall a comfortable stay with large, comfortable, warm rooms. When we arrived there were no staff on reception despite advice that there would be until 10:30 so we had to go to the hotel next door to check-in. Unfortunately, because there are no staff at night, smokers congregate in the canopied entrance with the doors constantly opening and thus all the communal areas stank of cigarettes. This did dissipate by the following day but it wasn’t a great arrival especially as the smokers made little effort to move as we tried to lug our suitcases through them up the staircase.
Verified traveler
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2024
Good location
Automated check-in works, but there are also friendly staff. Rooms are comfortable, and the price/quality ratio is good. Breakfast is pretty basic and pre-cutting the loaves means they can be a little stale
David
David, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
HI DAE
HI DAE, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 7, 2024
Excellent Stay
To check in we had to go to the connected hotel around the corner but after that the location near the station and not too far from the old town was excellent. The service that we received from the staff was excellent. The room was large and well appointed. The continental breakfast was better than average.
Allan
Allan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 2, 2024
A very pleasant stay
A lovely hotel - we made several minor requests of reception staff and they were fulfilled cheerfully and promptly. Room was clean and comfortable and the hotel is very near the railway station and other transport links.
Peter
Peter, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 24, 2024
This was a return visit. We received a warm welcome and the staff were always polite and helpful. A plate of petit fours awaited us in our room. The room was large and although storage for our belongings was tight we managed well. Its accessibility to the station was a boon as we used the train and the Swiss Travel Pass every day. The only negative was the housekeeping. Only on one occasion was the room well cleaned. We were there
for two weeks but our beds were not changed. In contrast there were always clean towels when we asked for them. Despite this one niggle, we would return if staying in Basel. It is very good value for money.
Margaret
Margaret, 14-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2024
Very good
Xueheng
Xueheng, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 22, 2024
Convenient, 2 min. From train station.
Raymond
Raymond, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2024
I would come back
Bruno
Bruno, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
The continental breakfast buffet was excellent! Unlimited cappuccinos (or any other coffee you would like), meuselli with fresh berries, lovely fresh bread, eggs, bacon, cold cuts, cheeses, fresh fruit - everything you could desire.
Corinne
Corinne, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
Lovely hotel close to the train station. Plenty of restaurants nearby. Friendly helpful staff. Enjoyed our stay.
Only downside was I wanted twin beds which I thought was guaranteed and not a request.
James
James, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 12, 2024
Quick stopover
Perfect for our 1 night stop over in Basel
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 3, 2024
Hard to find but good place and great location.
The hotel was very hard to find. It is one of maybe three different lodging hotel brands that belong to the same company and so they share the same doors, somewhat. No elevator. My elderly mother missed a step and fell almost hitting her head on some kind of dresser at the front entrance, but thankfully she just missed it. Other than that, the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The room was what you would expect on average and was comfortable. Location was great being right next to Basel SBB.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2024
Very well located with helpful staff who provided excellent advise. The only drawback for me was a complicated shower. Minor challenge.
Terry
Terry, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2024
Lee
Lee, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
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Edward
Edward, 1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 18, 2024
The property was perfectly located for my needs after arriving via train from Germany. It was also very clean, however the room was incredibly stuffy and hot. There was no ability to change or modify the temperature in the room and We could not open the windows so it was pretty uncomfortable even though it wasn’t a particularly hot day. I might opt for an alternative hotel in the summer.
Heidi
Heidi, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 15, 2024
r
r, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 15, 2024
Nice and spacious
Nice spacious room on the 5th floor. It was clean and complete.
Would have been perfect if there was airco
Jan-Willem
Jan-Willem, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 10, 2024
One night stop. There was no air conditioning, no fan, the windows being open wasn’t an option bc of the street noise and light. It was so hot and uncomfortable in our room we hardly slept.
However if you were to go in the winter it would be a nice hotel. The location is very close to the train station. It was clean.