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Essential by Dorint Basel City

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Staff

9.3
  • City view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Free Wifi
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

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About this property

The Essential by Dorint Basel City enjoys a quiet location next to the Messe Basel fairgrounds, close to the airport, and within easy reach of the center. Guests enjoy free WiFi in all areas as well as a free pass for public transport. Modern rooms and apartments with a kitchenette and sofa bed ensure a relaxing stay. Delicious Swiss and international cuisine is served in the air-conditioned, nonsmoking restaurant, Côté Jardin. Bus no. 30 stops right across the street from Essential by Dorint Basel City (Riehenring stop) and the tram stop of line 14 is just 2 minutes' walk away. You can park your car in the underground garage.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Dorint Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Basel, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.5

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
or
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mr
Iraq Iraq
“Perfect for a quick stay, nice reception staff and very helpful to accommodate requests”
Xin
France France
“The location is great and the room is spacious compared with others in Basel.”
Natalia
United States United States
“Great breakfast. The mini bar was included. Location was decent. Staff was amazing!”
Virginia
United States United States
“Very clean, well fall out rooms. We had everything we needed in our room. And if there is anything that we didn’t need apparently it was available downstairs at the desk. The services were not scrimped on.”
Zhiliang
Switzerland Switzerland
“The staff was friendly and the room was clean. The location is good and there is a less expensive internal parking nearby.”
Pavel
Switzerland Switzerland
“The hotel is super clean, nice rooms, amazing stuff, super breakfast and great location in Basel.”
Anton
Netherlands Netherlands
“Nice location, private parking, clean, spacious room. Excellent breakfast.”
Michael
Israel Israel
“Clean and quiet There is good underground big parking”
Leclair
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing rooms and service. Perfect location to the city and great transport links. They kept our bags after check out so we could explore the city more. Super accommodating staff and welcoming”
Sneha
Switzerland Switzerland
“Rooms were clean and the bed was comfortable, there was air conditioning. The staff were friendly, the food at the restaurant was delicious. The breakfast was with many choice. Overall, it was worth the money, will surely stay here everytime we...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Côté Jardin
  • Cuisine
    Local • International
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

Essential by Dorint Basel City takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CHF 300 is required on arrival. That's about $377. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests receive a BaselCard upon check in. This Guest Card includes complementary use of Public Transport within Basel City and surroundings (Zone 10, 11, 13, 14 & 15, including Euroairport), free WiFi, as well as discounts on admission to cultural and leisure activities. Please note that the public transfer (2nd class) from EuroAirport or Basel main train stations to the hotel on the day of your arrival is free of charge with your booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of CHF 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.