Sorell Hotel Merian

3.5 star property
Basel hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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BBQ/picnic area
Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
View from room
Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Located near a train station, Sorell Hotel Merian is a great choice for a stay in Basel. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Brasserie Cafe Spitz, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Marktplatz Tram Stop is 5 minutes and University Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Superior Double Room (River Rhine View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Soundproofed rooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 Twin Bed (River Rhine View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Soundproofed rooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Soundproofed rooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
Minibar
Soundproofed rooms
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room (River Rhine View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
Minibar
Soundproofed rooms
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
Soundproofed rooms
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Business Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Soundproofed rooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
Minibar
Soundproofed rooms
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rheingasse 2, Basel, BS, 4058

What's nearby

  • Marktplatz - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Basler Muenster - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Congress Center Basel - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Basel Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 19 min drive
  • Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) - 19 min drive
  • Basel Bad Station - 19 min walk
  • Basel (ZBA-Basel Bad Train Station) - 20 min walk
  • Basel SBB Station - 21 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • University Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Bhfeingang Gundeldingen Tram Stop - 25 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brauerei Fischerstube - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Döner Stop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Manora Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lily's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sorell Hotel Merian

Located near a train station, Sorell Hotel Merian is a great choice for a stay in Basel. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Brasserie Cafe Spitz, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Marktplatz Tram Stop is 5 minutes and University Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 65 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out 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
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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 2 children (6 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 only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (CHF 28 per night)
    • Onsite extended parking (CHF 28 per night)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Free use of nearby fitness center

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1969
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Brasserie Cafe Spitz - This brasserie 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

  • 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)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 20 and January 05.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Self parking costs CHF 28 per night
  • Extended parking costs CHF 28 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International

Also known as

Best Western Hotel Merian
Best Western Hotel Merian am Rhein Basel
Best Western Merian am Rhein
Best Western Merian am Rhein Basel
Merian am Rhein
Merian Hotel Basel
Merian Basel
Hotel Merian am Rhein Basel
Merian am Rhein Basel
Sorell Hotel Merian Hotel
Sorell Hotel Merian Basel
Sorell Hotel Merian Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is Sorell Hotel Merian currently open?

The property is closed between December 20 and January 05.

Does Sorell Hotel Merian offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sorell Hotel Merian 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 Sorell Hotel Merian?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of CHF 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Sorell Hotel Merian?

Yes. Self parking costs CHF 28 per night. Extended parking costs CHF 28 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sorell Hotel Merian?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. 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). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Sorell Hotel Merian?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Basel (6-min drive) and Casino Barriere De Blotzheim (12-min drive) are both nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near Sorell Hotel Merian?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Brasserie Cafe Spitz.

What's the area around Sorell Hotel Merian like?

Sorell Hotel Merian is in Basel City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Marktplatz Tram Stop and 5 minutes' walk from Basel University.

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