Located near a train station, Essential by Dorint Basel City is a great choice for a stay in Basel. Guests can visit the fitness center 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 snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
171 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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
Up to 3 children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 132 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Covered onsite self parking (CHF 25 per day)
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Use of nearby fitness center
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Winery tours nearby
Working away
Business center
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 lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2002
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Fitness center
Arcade/game room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Low-height counter/sink
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-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 drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
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
Special features
Dining
Cote Jardin - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes 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 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 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, which 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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Dorint der Messe Basel
Dorint der Messe Hotel Basel
Dorint der Messe Basel Hotel
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 to 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 132 lbs 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.
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 onsite 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 like a fitness center, an arcade, 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.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2024
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2024
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
Adam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2024
Christabel
Christabel, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
WALTER
WALTER, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2024
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
Aleksandr
Aleksandr, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
Beautiful hotel! Very grateful 👏🙏
Farid
Farid, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 14, 2024
Timothy
Timothy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2024
Good property let down by a location that is a bit run down. Great that it had electric charging points at reasonable prices too although the parking itself was 25chf per night. Breakfast was good too with plenty of choice. Evening meals were pricey for our liking
David
David, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 3, 2024
Location is fine but the rooms are a bit aged, especially the bathroom. I would stay again though
Verified traveler
3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2024
Great breakfast and exceptional receptionist
Angela on reception was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Great breakfast choice.
Damien
Damien, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 14, 2024
KHALED
KHALED, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2024
Justin
Justin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2024
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2024
Wonderful clean property with access to transportation
Madhavi
Madhavi, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2024
A-L
A-L, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2024
Great hotel
Janette
Janette, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2024
Very good
David
David, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2024
WALTER
WALTER, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 4, 2024
The location we good but no ironing board in the room and no ice machine on the floor was inconvenient for my lifestyle.
Cedric
Cedric, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 29, 2024
Great location, close to public transportation, comfortable bed, good shower.