Essential By Dorint Basel City, Basel - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, Switzerland, 4058

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8.7

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4.3

4-star city-center hotel in Basel with event facilities

Location

Essential by Dorint Basel City is located just 2 kilometers from the Central Station and 6.5 kilometers from EuroAirport. The hotel is positioned in the border triangle, where Germany, France, and Switzerland converge. This strategic location allows guests to effortlessly explore Basel's diverse culture and art scene.

Accommodations

The hotel offers 161 rooms and 10 apartments suitable for both short and long stays. Essential Rooms cover 18 square meters and include double beds alongside modern bathrooms with showers. Superior Rooms come equipped with queen-size beds and additional amenities, making them ideal for travelers seeking extra comfort.

Dining Options

Dining is available at Côté Jardin BAR + RESTAURANT, which serves a rich breakfast buffet with a selection of local and international dishes. Guests can enjoy meals outdoors in the spacious garden during pleasant weather. The lobby bar features signature drinks and local beers, providing a casual space for relaxation.

Business Facilities

The hotel offers four meeting rooms flooded with natural daylight, making them well-suited for various events. The Bern 1+2+3 meeting room combination provides a total of 134 square meters and accommodates up to 80 participants. Amenities such as air conditioning and the option for outdoor coffee breaks enhance the business experience.

Recreational Activities

Essential by Dorint Basel City provides bike rental for those looking to explore Basel on two wheels. Guests receive a Basel Card, allowing free access to public transport across the city. This access to transportation enables guests to visit numerous attractions and cultural sites conveniently.

Highlights

Location: 2 km from Central Station

Accommodations: 161 rooms and 10 apartments

Dining: Côté Jardin BAR + RESTAURANT

Business: Four meeting rooms with natural daylight

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Essential By Dorint Basel City offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Essential Triple Room

2 persons

195 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Essential Single Room

2 persons

155 sq. feet

1 Single bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Essential Double Room

2 persons

195 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Superior Double Room

2 persons

195 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Facilities: Great

8.7/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
On-site car park
Handicap parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Currency exchange
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Hiking
Cycling

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Paid shuttle service
Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's play area
Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area

Room features

Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Rollaway beds

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
Mobile phone charger
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Essential By Dorint Basel City Location

Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, Switzerland, 4058

Map view

Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, Switzerland, 4058

City landmarks

Park

Tierpark Lange Erlen

5200 ft

Church

Basler Munster

1.1 mi

Museum

Jean Tinguely Museum

1.1 mi

Event hall

Messe Basel

2200 ft

Event hall

Congress Center Basel

2300 ft

Zoo

Zoo Basel

1.7 mi

Museum

Basel Historical Museum

1.3 mi

Museum

Fine Arts Museum Basel

1.1 mi

Square

Muensterplatz

1.1 mi

Museum

Museum Klingental

3800 ft

Museum

Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel

4500 ft

Museum

Basel Paper Mill Museum

1.1 mi

Bus Station

Gate of Spalen

1.2 mi

Bridge

Middle Bridge

1.2 mi

Public Building

Rathaus

1.0 mi

Museum

Natural History Museum of Basel

1.1 mi

Landmark

Helvetia on a journey

3300 ft

Landmark

Clarakirche Basel

2500 ft

Landmark

Art Basel

2100 ft

Landmark

Dreilaendereck

1.5 mi

Stadium

Stadion St Jakobpark

2.1 mi

Botanical Garden

University of Basel Botanical Garden

1.1 mi

Museum

Swiss Architecture Museum

1.3 mi

Landmark

Pfalz

4500 ft

Event hall

Ausstellungsraum Klingental

4500 ft

Landmark

Basler Messeturm

3600 ft

Landmark

Basel Museum of Ancient Art and Ludwig Collection

1.5 mi

Museum

Museum of Cultures

1.1 mi

Nearby

Church

Matthauskirche

1900 ft

Square

Messeplatz

1900 ft

Restaurants

Angolo Italiano

600 ft

Maulbeerstrasse 34

Restaurant Heimat

1000 ft

Erlenstrasse 59

Smuk

900 ft

Feldbergstrasse 121

Bar Rouge

1700 ft

Messeplatz 10 Haltestelle Messeplatz; TRAM Linie 1,2,6,14,15

Avant-Gouz

1400 ft

141 Hammerstrasse

Zum goldenen Fass

1500 ft

Hammerstrasse 108 4057 Basel

Restaurant Alexander

1600 ft

Riehenring 85

Roma Messe Restaurant

1600 ft

Riehenring 79

Boo Messeplatz

1700 ft

Riehenring 77

Ristorante Pizzeria Bella Vita

1700 ft

Riehenring 79 Bei der Messe

Restaurant Spicy

1800 ft

Klingentalstrasse 67

Getting around

City Centre

Basel16 min · 4300 ft

Airports

Kloten (ZRH)134 min · 55.1 mi

Belp (BRN)165 min · 68.0 mi

Train

Badischer Bahnhof9 min · 2300 ft

Basel SBB29 min · 1.5 mi

Bus

Bus stop9 min · 2300 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 12 pm

Guest Parking

Paid Private parking is possible on site.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of CHF 26 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

178

Former name

"Novotel"

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Essential By Dorint Basel City from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 1722 verified reviews

8.7/10

Great

94%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.9/10

Comfort

9.0/10

Facilities

8.7/10

Free Wi-Fi

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Paid Wi-Fi

7.8/10

Staff

9.3/10

Value for money

8.4/10

based on 551 reviews

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