The hype
Travelers praise the spotless modern design and helpful staff, but often note the rooms are smaller than they appear in photos.
Hotel D
$170-230/ noapte
Rezervă dacă You want a sleek, eco-conscious base in the heart of Basel where the free public transport card and sauna perks outweigh the lack of a full restaurant.
De ce o iubesc oamenii
- Prime location just steps from the Rhine and Old Town
- Free access to a proper Technogym fitness studio and sauna
- Complimentary BaselCard included for free public transit
Privire rapidă: A polished, modern business hotel that nails the basics but charges a premium for breakfast and extra square footage.
Evaluat de @advisoradventures: I was worried about Swiss prices, but this spot was such a find! The room was huge, and the free transit card saved us a ton. Even when we had a small AC leak, the staff fixed it instantly. Highly recommend for a budget-friendly stay.
Oaspeții care au stat aici au spus
Reality check
The 'organic' breakfast is high quality but at CHF 27 per person, many guests prefer grabbing a pastry at a nearby bakery.
- You prioritize a modern, clinically clean bathroom over old-world charm
- You plan to swim in the Rhine (it's 2 minutes away)
- You travel light and don't need a sprawling suite
Curățenie și Întreținere
8.9
- Housekeeping: Daily service is reliable and thorough; guests consistently praise the 'spotless' rooms.
- Bathroom hygiene: Modern, tiled bathrooms are kept mold-free and gleaming. Grout lines are clean.
- Maintenance: Everything feels new or recently renovated (2025 updates mentioned). No peeling paint or leaky faucets reported.
- Linens & towels: Crisp, white, high-thread-count linens. Towels are fluffy and replaced daily if requested.
- Odors & scents: Neutral, fresh scent. No lingering smoke or musty carpet smells.
Sleepability™
7.5LINIȘTIT
0-4ZGOMOTOS
4-7.5MODERAT
7.5-10LINIȘTIT
- Trams passing on Blumenrain
- City ambulance sirens (near university hospital)
Înainte să rezervi
Bine de știut
- You get a free BaselCard at check-in for free trams and 50% off museums
- The sauna is free but small; go during off-peak hours
- Reception is 24/7, which is a nice perk for late arrivals
Ce să împachezi
- A 'Wickelfisch' (dry bag) for floating down the Rhine
- European power adapter (Type J or C)
- Earplugs if you end up in a street-facing room
Geniu pentru Cameră
Selecții de top
- Executive Room for actual breathing room (25m²)
- Top floor Junior Suite for the private terrace and Rhine views
Camere de evitat
- 1st and 2nd floor rooms facing the street (tram noise)
- Standard 'Cosy' rooms if you have more than one carry-on
Geniu pentru Cereri de Cameră – copiază și lipește
“I would appreciate a room on a higher floor facing the inner courtyard to minimize tram noise. If possible, please avoid the rooms directly above the street entrance.”
Întrebări frecvente și sfaturi ascunse
Tot ceea ce vrei de fapt să știi înainte de a rezerva.
Is breakfast included?
Usually no. It costs approx. CHF 27 per person unless booked as a package.
Is there parking?
No on-site parking. Guests must use nearby public garages like Parkhaus Storchen or City Parking.
How far is the train station?
Basel SBB is about 10-15 minutes away by tram (lines 11 or 8) which stops right outside.
Is there AC?
Yes, all rooms have air conditioning, which is not a given in Switzerland.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, pets are allowed for a fee of CHF 20 per night.
Is the gym actually usable?
Yes, it's a decent fitness studio with modern Technogym cardio and weight machines, open 24/7.
Sfaturi de Insider
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Skip the hotel breakfast and walk 5 mins to Café Frühling for a killer flat white and bagel.
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Ask for a 'Wickelfisch' bag at reception—sometimes they have loaners or sell them so you can do the Rhine swim.
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Use the free BaselCard for the ferry crossings (Fähri) across the Rhine—it's a magical way to cross the river.
5 lucruri pe care trebuie să le știi înainte să pleci
💡The 'Cosy' rooms really are tiny—the bed often touches three walls.
💡The LED rain showers are cool but the glass partitions can be a bit revealing if you're sharing with a friend.
💡You can hear the tram rumble slightly even with windows closed on lower floors.
💡The sauna area is clean but compact—don't expect a sprawling spa complex.
💡There is no proper lobby lounge for hanging out; it's very much a 'sleep and go' vibe.
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