Essential by Dorint Basel City | Hotel in Basel

| 8.6 (3903 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  5 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Basel City Centre Hotel | Essential by Dorint Basel City

Hotel in Basel City Centre, Basel

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.

Essential by Dorint Basel City is located in Basel.

This 178 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Business Services, Wellness Facilities, Guest Services, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 3903 reviews with the average score of 8.6 . Coming to Basel and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 178 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this Hotala place in Basel. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Essential by Dorint Basel City in Basel is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Essential by Dorint Basel City”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Schönaustraße 10, Basel, 4058, Switzerland

Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Fruit
  • Snack bar
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Private Parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Lowered sink
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Fitness center
  • Cycling
  • Game room
  • Fitness
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Indoor play area
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Elevator
  • Pet friendly
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Safe
  • Smoke-free property
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Guest Services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Ironing service
  • Room service
  • Pet basket
  • Express check-in/out
  • Pet bowls
  • Shuttle service
  • Concierge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Baggage storage
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Suit press
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Currency exchange
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Key card access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Public transit tickets

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed and charges may apply.
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.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.31
Location:
8.46
Staff:
9.32
Facilities:
8.65
Comfort:
8.9
Cleanliness:
8.94
Martin
Jun 30, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: I liked the hotel 🏨, it was very clean and welcoming. Breakfast was excellent and it was in easy reach of all the places I needed to see in Basel. The buses are free so it's convenient to get everywhere without any stress.
Negative: The pillows in the room could have been a little more sturdy.
Summary: Nice hotel cannot complain..great breakfast
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Essential Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Essential Double Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Shower cap, Free toiletries, Body soap, Shampoo, Towels, Toilet, Shower, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower

General

Key card access, Soundproof, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Private entrance, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Hypoallergenic, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Laptop safe

Media & Technology

Radio, TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Alarm clock, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Cleaning products, Electric kettle

View

City view, Quiet street view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Layout

Window
Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 35 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
Apartment

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Bathrobe, Slippers, Toilet paper, Shower cap, Free toiletries, Body soap, Shampoo, Towels, Shower, Toilet, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Bathtub

General

Key card access, Soundproof, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Private entrance, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Hypoallergenic, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Laptop safe

Media & Technology

Radio, TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Cleaning products, Microwave, Kitchenware, Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Kitchenette, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Alarm clock, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Garden view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Sofa bed, Clothes rack, Feather pillow, Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Socket near the bed

Layout

Window

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Superior Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Minibar, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Slippers, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Shower cap, Free toiletries, Body soap, Shampoo, Towels, Toilet, Shower, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower

General

Key card access, Soundproof, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Private entrance, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Hypoallergenic, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Laptop safe

Media & Technology

Radio, TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Garden view, View

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Alarm clock, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Layout

Window

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Essential Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 14 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Slippers, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Shower cap, Free toiletries, Body soap, Shampoo, Towels, Toilet, Shower, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower

General

Key card access, Soundproof, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Private entrance, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Hypoallergenic, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Laptop safe

Media & Technology

Radio, TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Desk

View

Garden view, View

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Coffee machine

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Layout

Window

Physical distancing

Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Essential Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Essential Triple Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Toilet paper, Shower cap, Free toiletries, Body soap, Shampoo, Towels, Toilet, Shower, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Bathtub or shower

General

Key card access, Soundproof, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Private entrance, Hardwood or parquet floors, Safe, Hypoallergenic, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Laptop safe

Media & Technology

Radio, TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels, Telephone

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Alarm clock, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Cleaning products, Electric kettle

View

City view, Quiet street view

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Clothes rack, Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

FAQ's

Is this Basel City Centre hotel pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Basel City Centre hotel?

Check-in time for Basel City Centre hotel starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Basel City Centre hotel have a swimming pool?

No, this Basel City Centre hotel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Basel City Centre hotel?

Best-rates for the Basel City Centre hotel starts from $165 per night with includes Sports/Activities, Restaurant, Bar, Internet, Pet Friendly, View, Accessibility, EV Charge Station, Business Services, Wellness Facilities, Guest Services, Kitchen, Designated Smoking Area, Laundry, Entertainment, Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, Toiletries, Breakfast, Child Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible with all other facilities. Hotala matches every traveler with their perfect hotel, resort, or rental and whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Basel City Centre hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Basel City Centre hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Basel City Centre hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Basel City Centre hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Basel City Centre hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Basel City Centre hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Basel City Centre hotel are as follows: Non refundable Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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