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Essential by Dorint Basel City

Property class: 4
Basel hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Located near a train station, Essential by Dorint Basel City is a great choice for a stay in Basel. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Cote Jardin, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $172
$188 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3

Why we love this property

Culinary world tour
International cuisine and garden views await at the restaurant. Savor buffet breakfast, sip drinks at the bar, or unwind at the cafe. Winery tours nearby.
Sleep in luxury
Cozy slumbers await in rooms outfitted with hypo-allergenic bedding, premium linens, and pillowtop mattresses. Blackout drapes ensure total darkness.

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and curtains.

Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

Essential Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a balcony, a cityscape view, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a balcony, a cityscape view, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.

Essential Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

Essential Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS, 4058

What's nearby

  • Musical Theater Basel - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Congress Center Basel - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basel Town Hall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Marktplatz - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Basler Muenster - 7 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) - 8 min drive
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 14 min drive
  • Basel Bad Station - 10 min walk
  • Basel (ZBA-Basel Bad Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • Basel St. Johann Station - 28 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 19 min walk
  • University Tram Stop - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Bambus nest - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Executive Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Astro Fries - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar Rouge - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Essential by Dorint Basel City

  • Located near a train station, Essential by Dorint Basel City is a great choice for a stay in Basel. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Cote Jardin, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 171 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 3 children (11 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 and cats only, 2 total, up to 132 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (CHF 25 per day)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Use of nearby fitness center
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (1970 square feet)

Services

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

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2002
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

Cote Jardin - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: GreenSign Hotel. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CHF 26 to 26 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CHF 40.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs CHF 25 per day
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

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.
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.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Property class

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

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

Does Essential by Dorint Basel City offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Essential by Dorint Basel City 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 Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 132 lbs per pet. There's a charge of CHF 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

Yes. Self parking costs CHF 25 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

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

Is there an onsite casino at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino Basel (4-min drive) and Casino Barriere De Blotzheim (9-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Essential by Dorint Basel City and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy amenities like a fitness center and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

Yes, Cote Jardin offers international cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around Essential by Dorint Basel City like?

Essential by Dorint Basel City is in Basel City Centre, a short 8-minute drive from Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) and 8 minutes' walk from Congress Center Basel.

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