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Essential by Dorint Basel City

4.0 star property
Treat yourself to a delicious breakfast with garden views then spend the day playing games or curled up with a good book from the library.

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
The current price is AED 532
AED 586 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

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Essential Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Essential Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Essential Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS, 4058

What's nearby

  • Congress Center Basel - 8 min walk
  • Marktplatz - 20 min walk
  • Basler Muenster - 3 min drive
  • Basel Art Museum - 3 min drive
  • Basel Zoo - 5 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

Upscale family-friendly hotel located in Basel City Centre
Consider a stay at Essential by Dorint Basel City and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Cote Jardin, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. In addition to an arcade/game room and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 171 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10 AM: CHF 26-26 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Cote Jardin

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bike parking
  • Fitness center

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space (1970 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 4

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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 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 4.20 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 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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Essential by Dorint Basel City pet-friendly?

Yes, Essential by Dorint Basel City allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 132 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CHF 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

Self parking is available for CHF 25 per day.

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

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

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Essential by Dorint Basel City located?

This family-friendly Basel hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Musical Theater Basel, Rosentalanlage, and Congress Center Basel. Naturhistorisches Museum and Basel Natural History Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Basel Bad Station is 10 minutes by foot and Basel (ZBA-Basel Bad Train Station) is 10 minutes.

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Essential by Dorint Basel City Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 525 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews

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

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk service very kind , helpful and professional . Breakfast excellent and location accessible to train
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, lovely staff and very clean. Close to the theatre and great transport links. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We'll be back!
Absolutely fantastic hotel. Staff were wonderful. Spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. Excellent breakfast choice. Brilliant location. Rituals toiletries.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farid

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

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel close to the city center of Basel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Conveniently located. Nicely kept property. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madhavi

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

8/10 Good

Verified 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

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

MINKYUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed staying here. Staff was nice and parking area was large too. Would definitely stY again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good central location, perfectly acceptable for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location staff were excellent even repairing my damaged suitcase 6th time staying here Will always be our first choice
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

6/10 Okay

IH

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

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel with an excellent staff. Lots of amenities. Short tram ride to Basel old city. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

SALMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service by staff particularly by Ali at front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was excellent. It is in a convenient location where you can take public transportation. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Our room was great, clean and it exceeded our expectations. Would highly recommend a stay here. We will definitely come back and stay at this hotel whenever we are in Basel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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