Title: Essential by Dorint Basel City - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Essential by Dorint Basel City Hotel in Basel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/861200/861112/cf36d1af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/861200/861112/e6466604.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/861200/861112/e45c12d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/861200/861112/f177799e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/861200/861112/e74bf1a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in Basel City Centre, Essential by Dorint Basel City offers a peaceful urban sanctuary. Guests can relax in the garden or enjoy international dishes at Cote Jardin with great views. Multilingual staff are ready to help guests make the most of their stay. 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377 sq ft - 1 bedroom - City view - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/861200/861112/e6466604.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Essential Double Room 9.6 Exceptional 39 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Renovated in 2015 Separate bedroom - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/861200/861112/f9601f5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room 9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Free minibar items Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Separate bedroom - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/861200/861112/f9601f5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Essential Single Room 10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Heating Connecting rooms available Free minibar items Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Separate bedroom - 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The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Cote Jardin, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, 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, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe - Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and 4 meeting rooms - 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. 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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 ### Restaurants on site - Cote Jardin ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Gym - Library ### Family friendly - 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 ### 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Banquet hall - Built in 2002 - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Smoking not allowed ## 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 - 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 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 smoke detector, 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 does it cost to stay at Essential by Dorint Basel City ? > As of Nov 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essential by Dorint Basel City on Nov 23, 2025 start from CA $256.34, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Basel-Hotels-Essential-By-Dorint-Basel-City.h861112.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### 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? > Located in Basel City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Musical Theater Basel, Rosentalanlage, and St. Matthew Parish. Congress Center Basel and Stucki Business Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Marktplatz Tram Stop is 19 minutes by foot and University Tram Stop is 21 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Essential by Dorint Basel City Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 7.8 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 9.0 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 564 8 - Good 356 6 - Okay 60 4 - Poor 22 2 - Terrible 9 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Priya Sep 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely hotel in beautiful Basel. Great breakfast and service from all staff. ##### Priya Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth Jul 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location Friendly helpful staff ##### Kenneth Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stefan Oct 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good place for a reasonable price ##### Stefan Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janette Jun 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hotel ##### Janette Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annabel Jul 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very friendly staff, clean, and easy to find and park. Great to have a transport card, an easy tram into city centre. Would recommend this hotel. ##### Annabel Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn Jul 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely staff. Clean hotel. ##### Lynn Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter Sep 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Good stay in Basel Good hotel, had a pleasant stay. Very good service with the EV-charger! ##### Peter Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MINKYUNG Sep 3, 2023 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. ##### MINKYUNG Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Damien Aug 15, 2024 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. ##### Damien Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nigel Oct 2, 2023 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. ##### Nigel Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madhavi Jul 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Wonderful clean property with access to transportation ##### Madhavi Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### IH Oct 13, 2023 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. ##### IH Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SALMAN Jul 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Excellent service by staff particularly by Ali at front desk ##### SALMAN Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria Nov 16, 2024 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. ##### Maria Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reginald Sep 5, 2023 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. ##### Reginald Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very nice stay!!! Very nice stay! As a Hotels.com Gold member we got an upgrade, free mini bar and late check out. We also got the city card for free public transportation and 50% off for museums. The staffs were very nice specially the reception lady. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/52BCAF58AE60F4EEEDAD969C62BD6BF35B25416C1691407960690.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/AC3F3C920E80333876E81CDF80FCB5FBEC8CD4E61691407959491.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah Oct 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The Front Desk staff were extremely helpful and courteous. Our room was exceptionally clean and very functional. Sheets, mattress and pillows were crips and very comfortable. Loved the use of the parking garage and felt safe with our car parked there. Close shopping. ##### Deborah Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Roberto Oct 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Struttura pulita e ben organizzata in una buona posizione per chi va nel quartiere fieristico che e' a due passi. Distante dal centro. La colazione e' passabile ma non all'altezza di un 4 stelle. E' stato molto positiva la presenza del garage, altrimenti parcheggiare sarebbe stato proibitivo ##### Roberto Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ichiro Oct 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything was organized in Switzerland way. That means high quality. I really had relaxing time. ![Excellent choice for breakfast.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/79f8e7f1-544e-473b-a2b4-b9694348dd83-1759612881188.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ichiro Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Silke Sep 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Super, wir kommen immer wieder sehr gerne in Essential by Dorint Basel. Saubere und sehr gepflegte Zimmer - hier passt einfach alles. ##### Silke Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ina Sep 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Helpful staff. Good location. Clean room ##### Ina Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Domenic Sep 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Immer wieder! ##### Domenic Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### yvonne Sep 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Sehr zufrieden ##### yvonne Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Bernard Aug 6, 2025 For options limited. Nothing VIP access about it. Bed was terribly small even for European standards. ##### Bernard Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Helen Aug 5, 2025 Liked: Property conditions & facilities Das Hotel ist ok. Es ist zwar schön, dass im Bad Produkte von Rituals stehen. Wäre aber auch gut, wenn sie wenigstens voll wären. Mit offenem Fenster ist es super laut. Sie besitzen sind aber bequem. Das Personal scheint teilweise sehr genervt zu sein. Ich bin oft in Basel. Sofern möglich würde kch zu einem anderen Hotel tendieren. ##### Helen Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Pet-friendly Hotels in Hinton](https://www.expedia.ca/Hinton-Hotels-Pet-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d180429-tPetfriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel Villa Fontaine Tokyo - Otemachi](https://www.expedia.ca/Tokyo-Hotels-Hotel-Villa-Fontaine-Tokyo-Otemachi.h3008852.Hotel-Information) > > [Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Hotels-Las-Vegas-Hilton-At-Resorts-World.h60884491.Hotel-Information) > > [Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangkok-Hotels-Anantara-Riverside-Bangkok-Resort.h2120.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Le Dauphin Montreal Centre Ville](https://www.expedia.ca/Montreal-Hotels-Hotel-Le-Dauphin-Montreal-Centre-Ville.h1602602.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points Flex By Sheraton Tokyo Ueno](https://www.expedia.ca/Tokyo-Hotels-Ueno-Hotel.h8408042.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Iguazu Falls](https://www.expedia.ca/Iguazu-Falls-Hotels.0-l6171898-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Toronto Brampton](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Fairfield-Inn-And-Suites-By-Marriott-Toronto-Brampton.h1209267.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Jambojet](https://www.expedia.ca/Jambojet-Flights.cJM.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Cancun (CUN) to San José (SJO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/cun/sjo/cancun-to-san-jose) > > [Flights from Delhi (DEL) to Narita (NRT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/del/nrt/delhi-to-tokyo) > > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Toulouse (TLS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/tls/ottawa-to-toulouse) > > [flights from chilliwack airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/ycw/flights-from-chilliwack-airport) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Athens (ATH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/ath/montreal-to-athens) > > [Flights from Cotonou (COO) to Montreal (YUL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/coo/yul/cotonou-to-montreal) > > [flights from lehigh valley intl airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/abe/flights-from-lehigh-valley-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Los Angeles (LAX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/lax/toronto-to-los-angeles) > > [Flights from Saskatoon (YXE) to Alberta (YQL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yxe/yql/saskatoon-to-lethbridge) > > [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to Dallas (DFW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/dfw/winnipeg-to-dallas) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Gatwick (LGW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/lgw/vancouver-to-london) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to New York (JFK)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/jfk/toronto-to-new-york) ### Cars > [Enterprise Car Rentals In Haliburton](https://www.expedia.ca/Enterprise-Car-Rentals-In-Haliburton.d58924-c15.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) ### Packages > [Sámara Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Samara.d601385.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Cuba](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/44/Cuba) > > [Mexico Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Mexico.d117.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### General > [Visit Trout Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Trout-Lake.dx553248635977190101) > > [Visit Downtown Portland](https://www.expedia.ca/Portland-Downtown-Portland.dx6054571) > > [Visit Kodaikanal](https://www.expedia.ca/Kodaikanal.dx6125933)