A stay at East-West Riverside Hotel places you in the heart of Basel, within a 5-minute walk of Martinskirche and Basel University. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Congress Center Basel and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Palantine.
What's nearby
Marktplatz - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Congress Center Basel - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Basler Muenster - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Basel Art Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Basel Zoo - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
Getting around
Marktplatz Tram Stop - 5 min walk
Basel Bad Station - 20 min walk
EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min walk
Ueli-Brau-Bar - 2 min walk
Restaurant "Zum Schmale Wurf - 1 min walk
Ufer7 - 1 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min walk
About this property
East-West Riverside Hotel
Riverfront hotel with bars and a restaurant
East-West Riverside Hotel offers 44 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of East-West Riverside Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
East-West Riverside Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 20 per person
2 bars/lounges
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Family friendly
In-room crib
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
On a river
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
3 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free crib
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
iPod dock
More
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
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 continental breakfast: approximately CHF 20.00 per person
Airport shuttle fee: CHF 40 per vehicle
Pet fee: CHF 25 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Property is also known as
East-West Riverside Hotel Basel
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West Riverside Hotel Basel
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East-West Riverside Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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The location of the East-West Riverside is amazing. Very convenient to many of Basel's tourist areas and has beautiful views of the river. It's clean, and well-kept with modern furnishings and decor. There was a small Christmas market (just food and beverages) right outside the front door of the hotel that we really enjoyed (early December). Breakfast was good but minimal, like an American continental breakfast. Only 2 complaints: flat pillows and the room was always too hot. We kept a window cracked open much of the time. But the pillows were an issue. They only give you one per person but it was so flat it's like not having one at all. I would highly recommend, just bring your own pillows.
Great Location, Great service and Breakfast. Hotel is old but very clean. It was comfortable but was a bit noisy due to all the trams running by. We did sleep pretty well anyway :-) Very walkable to old town :-)
When we checked in to our rooms, we were not happy that we were put in an inside room with a view of the elevator, we had booked canal view. We were immediately moved to the rooms we booked and had a wonderful stay!
We booked just a layover before a river cruise but would LOVE to come back again. Great loxation, amazing canal views, walkable to Old Basel.
Food and staff were great!
East West was a super location with a lovely room overlooking the river by the main bridge.
Room was a good size and well equpped.
Sadly no A/C and it was a very hot weekend, so just the fan was not enough!
Also, forgot but swiss hotels dont hsve tea/coffee making facilities which is a shame as well
The location was excellent in all respects. There was neighborhood noise on the street side from bars and restaurants and construction. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Hubert
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Larry
May 31, 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Larry
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10 Good
Phyllis
May 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Minimalist hotel
This hotel is VERY minimalist. No air conditioning. No comfortable place to sit. No coffee in the room. No help at the front desk after 3:00 pm. The restaurant and bar closed at 7:00 pm. The front door is locked at 8:00 pm so you must walk around back and use your room key to get in.
The location is good and right on the river, very walkable to everything. Employees were nice.
Great central location. Clean and well kept. Old building is well maintained and has a nice rustic vibe.
River view makes for a great atmosphere, but adds a bit of noise, which we enjoyed, but some may not.
Nice a lot along the river. It was a little hard to get to because the street in front was blocked by a Christmas market so taxi dropped off a couple blocks away. Close to metro lines, shops and services. Room was good. Top floor Very squeaky wooden floors. Old historic building. Some staff didn’t speak English but we managed. Also they gave us metro passes for free so that was a real bonus. Picture is a view from our room!
great service. our flight was delayed by 4hrs so would be arriving very late. Messaged hotel & they quickly replied and waited for us to arrive / check-in @ 10pm. Thank you!