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Essential by Dorint Basel City

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with free WiFi

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Essential by Dorint Basel City

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Overview of Essential by Dorint Basel City

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS, 4058
  • Popular LocationMusical Theater Basel2 min walk
  • Popular LocationAu-Quatrieme2 min walk
  • Popular LocationBasel Bad Station10 min walk
  • AirportBasel (BSL-EuroAirport)12 min drive

Room options

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Essential Single Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Essential Triple Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Apartment

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Essential Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Basel

Central Basel getaway .You'll be steps from Musical Theater Basel and within a 10-minute walk of Rosentalanlage with a stay at this Basel City Centre hotel. St. Matthew Parish and Congress Center Basel are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Congress Center Basel - 8 min walk
  • Marktplatz - 20 min walk
  • Basler Muenster - 3 min drive
  • Basel Art Museum - 3 min drive
  • Basel Zoo - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Basel Bad Station - 10 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 19 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Isbilir Kebap - 3 min walk
  • Heimat - 4 min walk
  • Pizzeria La Perla - 5 min walk
  • Avant-Gouz - 4 min walk
  • Thai Café - 4 min walk

About this property

Essential by Dorint Basel City

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and 4 meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1970 square feet (183 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Essential by Dorint Basel City . For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 171 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 1970 sq ft of conference space
  • 183 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2002
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Essential by Dorint Basel City offers 171 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Basel hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (CHF 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 26–26 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 132 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 26–26 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 25 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is 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

How close is Essential by Dorint Basel City to the airport?

Essential by Dorint Basel City is 5.4 mi (14-min drive) away from the EuroAirport Airport (BSL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

As of Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essential by Dorint Basel City on May 5, 2024 start from $142.84, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Essential by Dorint Basel City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Essential by Dorint Basel City .

How close is Essential by Dorint Basel City to the beach?

This hotel is 3.5 mi (12-min drive) from Plage de Huningue.

Does Essential by Dorint Basel City offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Essential by Dorint Basel City , but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between CHF 26 and 26 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Casino Basel (4-min drive) and Casino Barriere De Blotzheim (9-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CHF 25 per day.

Does Essential by Dorint Basel City have a pool?

Essential by Dorint Basel City does not have a pool.

Does Essential by Dorint Basel City have a restaurant?

Essential by Dorint Basel City is home to Cote Jardin, which features international cuisine and garden views.

Does Essential by Dorint Basel City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Essential by Dorint Basel City to downtown Basel?

Essential by Dorint Basel City is 0.8 mi away from Basel.

Essential by Dorint Basel City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 410 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krikour

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Amel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mircea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel.
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

IH

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, good breakfast selection and comfortable room. However it can be very noisy if you don’t close the window.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Macungie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Efficient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Marie-Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reginald, Riverview

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023