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Essential by Dorint Basel City

4.0 star property
Basel hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Apartment | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
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Apartment | Private kitchenette
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
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • 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
$160 nightly
The total price is $177
Jul 4 - Jul 5
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Essential Single Room

Highlights

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

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Essential Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Essential Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 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

  • ‪Isbilir Kebap - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Avant-Gouz - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dorint Lobby Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zum Goldenen Fass - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Musical Bar - ‬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 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 terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers 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 132 lbs 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 onsite self parking (CHF 25 per day)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite 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)

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

  • 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
  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • 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
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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 4.20 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, 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.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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

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. Electric vehicle 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 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 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

Popular mentions

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Room
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Public transport
Location
Airport
Booking
Museums
Restaurant

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a good selection and warm food options. (11 reviews)
  • Parking area was large and convenient. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Easy check in with helpful information about getting around. Room was good sized, clean and comfortable. A few blocks from tram and bus.
1-night trip

10/10

Very comfortable with pleasant efficient staff. There was a free 10SF voucher to use in the bar as well as a Basel card each which gave us free public transport and discounts to museums. Very happy with this hotel
2-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

Nice location, excellent breakfast and friendly staff. Having the mini bar included was a very nice touch (although not refilled) and a coffee maker with pods in the room is great! I wasn't a big fan of the linnen used, and choosing to make a double bed with a small single duvet (for a single person staying in the room) felt a bit weird, but nothing that would make me choose another hotel.
7-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

Great hotel
1-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Excellent hotel with friendly staff
1-night trip

10/10

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!
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel! Very grateful 👏🙏
1-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Wonderful clean property with access to transportation
3-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

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

6/10

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

10/10

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.
3-night trip

10/10

Very nice stay! As a Hotels.com Gold member we got an upgrade, free mini bar and late check out. We also got the city card for free public transportation and 50% off for museums. The staffs were very nice specially the reception lady.
1-night trip

10/10

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
2-night trip

10/10

Our stay was perfect. Location is very good to access the city centre by foot or they will supply a free travel permit for the duration of your visit on all public transport. When you come from the airport you don't need to buy a bus ticket to your hotel as your hotel reservation entitles you to free travel. Over all great experience with and in the hotel. Will stay again.
2-night trip