Essential by Dorint Basel City

Property class: 4
Basel hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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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.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
The current price is $159
$175 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and curtains.

Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

Essential Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a balcony, a cityscape view, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a balcony, a cityscape view, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.

Essential Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

Essential Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

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Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS, 4058

What's nearby

  • Musical Theater Basel - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Congress Center Basel - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marktplatz - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Basler Muenster - 7 min drive - 2.1 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

  • ‪Executive Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bambus nest - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bar Rouge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Che Vuoi - ‬7 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.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

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 at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Essential by Dorint Basel City Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as very good, excellent, and great with a wide selection of options. (42 reviews)
  • The hotel's restaurant offered excellent food and a great breakfast. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was nice and clean, check in was smooth and everyone is so friendly and welcoming. The room I booked came with a free mini bar which was great. The area is quiet but very close to bus stop and trams to get around thw city. The breakfast has great options and was very tasty
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay. Perfect service
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable room for a family. Breakfast was great with many options.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff so serviceminded
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, inexpensive and great breakfast and restaurant
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place for tourist
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10/10 Exceptional

Spacious rooms, friendly and helpful staff close to transport
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location Friendly helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in beautiful Basel. Great breakfast and service from all staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great, friendly hotel!
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8/10 Very good

This hotel was in walking distance to the city center. However the air conditioning was lacking during the heatwave that was upon us. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
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8/10 Very good

Great location, close to public transportation, comfortable bed, good shower.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, well situated and friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, clean, and easy to find and park. Great to have a transport card, an easy tram into city centre. Would recommend this hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Front Desk staff was very helpful!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Front desk service very kind , helpful and professional . Breakfast excellent and location accessible to train
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed staying here. Staff was nice and parking area was large too. Would definitely stY again.
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8/10 Very good

Good central location, perfectly acceptable for the price.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff. Clean hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, lovely staff and very clean. Close to the theatre and great transport links. Would definitely recommend!
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean and tidy. Reception staff were helpful. Location was easy to take a public transport into the cultural centre or to the main Train Station. Breakfast had almost everything you could want, so many options.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast and exceptional receptionist

Angela on reception was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Great breakfast choice.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay.

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service!