See all properties

Essential by Dorint Basel City

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in Basel City Centre

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Essential by Dorint Basel City

Garden
Lobby
Property amenity
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

View in a map
Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS, 4058
  • Place, Congress Center Basel
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Apartment

Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Essential Double Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Essential Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

View from room

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Essential Single Room

View from room

Essential Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Essential Triple Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Essential Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

You may also like

Ad
Reception

Courtyard by Marriott Basel

Pratteln
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 468 reviews
$181 nightly
The price is $196
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Basel

About the neighborhood

Basel

Central Basel getaway .You'll be steps from Musical Theater Basel and within a 10-minute walk of Rosentalanlage with a stay at this Basel City Centre hotel. St. Matthew Parish and Congress Center Basel are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Congress Center Basel - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marktplatz - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Basel Art Museum - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Basel Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Basler Muenster - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Basel Bad Station - 10 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 19 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bambus nest - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪K.MU:N Thai Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Avant-Gouz - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant by Hiltl - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Essential by Dorint Basel City

4-star hotel in Basel City Centre
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1970 square feet (183 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Essential by Dorint Basel City . For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 171 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 1970 sq ft of conference space
  • 183 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2002
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Similar properties

Front of property
HYPERION Hotel Basel
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 1,003 reviews
$208 nightly
The price is $227
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Total with taxes and fees
HYPERION Hotel Basel

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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: CHF 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 132 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

How close is Essential by Dorint Basel City to the airport?

Essential by Dorint Basel City is 5.4 mi (14-min drive) away from the EuroAirport Airport (BSL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Essential by Dorint Basel City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Essential by Dorint Basel City .

How close is Essential by Dorint Basel City to the beach?

This hotel is 3.5 mi (12-min drive) from Plage de Huningue and 12.2 mi (17-min drive) from Isteiner Schwellen. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Essential by Dorint Basel City offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Essential by Dorint Basel City , but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between CHF 26 and 26 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Casino Basel (4-min drive) and Casino Barriere De Blotzheim (9-min drive) are nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CHF 25 per day.

Does Essential by Dorint Basel City have a pool?

Essential by Dorint Basel City does not have a pool.

Does Essential by Dorint Basel City have a restaurant?

Essential by Dorint Basel City is home to Cote Jardin, which features international cuisine and garden views.

Does Essential by Dorint Basel City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Essential by Dorint Basel City to downtown Basel?

Essential by Dorint Basel City is 0.8 mi away from Basel.