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Essential by Dorint Basel City

4.0 star property
Hotel in Basel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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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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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Essential Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Essential Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment

Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Essential Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
Pillowtop bed
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS, 4058

What's nearby

  • Congress Center Basel - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marktplatz - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Basel Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Basler Muenster - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

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 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 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 4 meeting rooms
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

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Property amenities

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

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 Jul 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essential by Dorint Basel City on Aug 3, 2025 start from CA $222.56, 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 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). 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great, friendly hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

I had an amazing weekend there! Was welcome by Angela at the reception who was super caring and helped me fine tune my plans for the weekend. Incredibly helpful - made me feel home from the moment I step in. I look forward to visiting again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The customer service was exceptional. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Front Desk staff was very helpful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Alexandru, at the Front Desk, went out of his way to make our stay especially comfortable and explained to us in detail how to get around the city. A perfect front!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Great location, close to public transportation, comfortable bed, good shower.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Perfect hotel close to the city center of Basel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

This Hotel is Basel is a really good choice for people looking for an affordable and very nice hotel. The location for the hotel is also convenient for people using public transit also and made it very easy for me and wife to go places throughout the city which wa important to us. The cleanliness of the hotel was very nice along with customer service and amenities the hotel offers. I would recommend a stay here for anyone looking to stay in Basel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Beautiful hotel! Very grateful 👏🙏
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Angela on reception was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Great breakfast choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Enjoyed staying here. Staff was nice and parking area was large too. Would definitely stY again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10

The air conditioning didn’t seem to cool the room and we were quite hot which is why I can’t give it 5 stars. Didn’t sleep very well because of warmth in room. Every other aspect was great, location, staff, cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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

Conveniently located. Nicely kept property. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Wonderful clean property with access to transportation
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

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

8/10

Location is fine but the rooms are a bit aged, especially the bathroom. I would stay again though
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10

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

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

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

10/10

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

Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024