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Essential by Dorint Basel City

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Reception
Exterior
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS, 4058
  • Musical Theater Basel
    2 min walk
  • Congress Center Basel
    8 min walk
  • Basel University
    18 min walk
  • Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport)
    8 min drive

Room options

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Essential Single Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Essential Triple Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Apartment

  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Essential Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Basel

A stay at Essential by Dorint Basel City places you in the heart of Basel, steps from Musical Theater Basel and 7 minutes by foot from Rosentalanlage. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Congress Center Basel and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St. Matthew Parish.

What's nearby

  • Congress Center Basel - 8 min walk
  • Marktplatz - 20 min walk
  • Basler Muenster - 3 min drive
  • Basel Art Museum - 3 min drive
  • St. Jakobshalle - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Basel Bad Station - 10 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 19 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 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

Family-friendly Basel hotel in Basel City Centre with a fitness center
Essential by Dorint Basel City offers 171 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Basel hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 171 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy international cuisine at Cote Jardin, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Basel? This hotel has 1970 square feet (183 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Cote Jardin - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (CHF 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 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 center

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2002
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 132 lbs 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

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 4.00 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
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

Essential by Dorint Basel City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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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

Aleksandr

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farid

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Very grateful 👏🙏
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast and exceptional receptionist
Angela on reception was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Great breakfast choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

KHALED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, CONVERE

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madhavi, Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful clean property with access to transportation
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

A-L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

WALTER

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Cedric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location we good but no ironing board in the room and no ice machine on the floor was inconvenient for my lifestyle.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to public transportation, comfortable bed, good shower.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Thalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krikour

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Amel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mircea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

6/10 Okay

IH

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

Nigel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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