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Essential by Dorint Basel City

4.0 star property
Treat yourself to a delicious breakfast with garden views then spend the day playing games or curled up with a good book from the library.

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Garden
Lobby
Exterior
Reception
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
The current price is S$213
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

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Essential Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Essential Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Free minibar items
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Essential Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
Blackout curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS, 4058

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
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Isbilir Kebap - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Avant-Gouz - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dorint Lobby Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zum Goldenen Fass - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Musical Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Essential by Dorint Basel City

Upscale family-friendly hotel located in Basel City Centre
Consider a stay at Essential by Dorint Basel City and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Cote Jardin, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and garden views. In addition to an arcade/games room and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, smoke-free property and a lift
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 171 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (CHF 25 per day)

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Cote Jardin

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,970 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 60 kg per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 26 to 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Is Essential by Dorint Basel City pet-friendly?

Yes, Essential by Dorint Basel City allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 60 kg per pet. There's a fee of CHF 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 22 Feb,2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essential by Dorint Basel City on 7 Mar,2025 start from S$212.90, including 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.

How much is parking at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

Self-parking is available for CHF 25 per day.

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

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

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

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Essential by Dorint Basel City located?

This family-friendly Basel hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Musical Theater Basel, Rosentalanlage and Congress Center Basel. Naturhistorisches Museum and Basel Natural History Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km). Basel Bad Station is 10 minutes by foot and Basel (ZBA-Basel Bad Train Station) is 10 minutes.

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Essential by Dorint Basel City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 525 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Front desk service very kind , helpful and professional . Breakfast excellent and location accessible to train
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Great hotel, lovely staff and very clean. Close to the theatre and great transport links. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

We'll be back!
Absolutely fantastic hotel. Staff were wonderful. Spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. Excellent breakfast choice. Brilliant location. Rituals toiletries.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farid

Beautiful hotel! Very grateful 👏🙏
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Great location, close to public transportation, comfortable bed, good shower.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Perfect hotel close to the city center of Basel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Conveniently located. Nicely kept property. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Great breakfast and exceptional receptionist
Angela on reception was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Great breakfast choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Excellent hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madhavi

Wonderful clean property with access to transportation
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Location is fine but the rooms are a bit aged, especially the bathroom. I would stay again though
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Helpful staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

MINKYUNG

Enjoyed staying here. Staff was nice and parking area was large too. Would definitely stY again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph Alexis

Good central location, perfectly acceptable for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Good property let down by a location that is a bit run down. Great that it had electric charging points at reasonable prices too although the parking itself was 25chf per night. Breakfast was good too with plenty of choice. Evening meals were pricey for our liking
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Ideal location staff were excellent even repairing my damaged suitcase 6th time staying here Will always be our first choice
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

6/10 Okay

IH

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

David

Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Very nice hotel with an excellent staff. Lots of amenities. Short tram ride to Basel old city. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

SALMAN

Excellent service by staff particularly by Ali at front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

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

10/10 Excellent

Mircea

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