Hotel Alexander

Hotels
8.1 (2774 reviews)
Riehenring 83/85 , Basel , CH

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location (close to tattoo venue, tram and city centre)
Clean rooms and comfortable beds
Friendly and helpful staff
Good value for money
On-site or nearby parking available
Rooms with AC or mobile cooling units
Cons:
Breakfast has limited variety and some guests found it disappointing or served in a hot area
Some rooms and bathrooms are small or a bit old
Elevator is very small and experienced outages; carrying luggage can be required
Limited dietary options (gluten/lactose-free) and few francophone TV channels
Occasional luggage storage/logistics issues after checkout

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Multiple reviews repeatedly mention very clean rooms and bathrooms (''zimmer und bad top sauber'', ''habitación grande y muy limpia'', ''Zimmer sauber''); one note that the bathroom is old but clean, so overall cleanliness is strong.
Service
8.7
Staff repeatedly described as very pleasant and helpful (friendly reception and room service, ability to store luggage, helpful personnel), with only minor logistical complaints (luggage handling after checkout). Overall service is a clear positive.
Location
9
Location is praised throughout (close to centre, near tram, short walk to the Tattoo and Basler Messe, excellent access to transport); location is a standout strength.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms are often described as comfortable and in many cases spacious with comfortable beds and AC, but several guests reported small or slightly old bathrooms and some compact rooms—mixed but generally acceptable.
Amenities
7.3
Amenities are mixed: parking garage available (for a fee) and AC/mobile coolers mentioned, but issues include a very small/poorly ventilated elevator, lack of some TV channels, and limited dietary options (gluten/lactose), producing a below-average score.
Value for Money
8.6
Multiple guests explicitly note good value and fair pricing (''Good value for money'', ''Sehr gutes Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis''), making this a strong point for the property.
Food and Beverage
6.6
Breakfast opinions are mixed: several positive mentions of good/adequate breakfasts, but repeated criticisms about limited choice, cheap-sounding products, hot/stuffy breakfast room, and limited fresh fruit or meat options lead to a notably lower score.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall sentiment is positive — many guests report enjoyable stays, would return, and felt comfortable — tempered by recurring minor issues (small rooms, breakfast/amenity shortcomings).
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 04:16

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated at the Messe Basel fairgrounds and the Congress Centre, Hotel Alexander offers easy access to the heart of Basel with a tram stop right outside.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in Swiss specialties and a variety of pizzas at the on-site restaurant Alexander. Enjoy the convenience of in-room coffee machines with complimentary capsules.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in rooms featuring en-suite bathrooms, digital TV, a desk, and a coffee machine. Guests are welcomed with a coffee capsule upon arrival and receive daily complimentary mineral water.

Experience the perfect blend of convenience and comfort at Hotel Alexander. Book now and enjoy a seamless stay in Basel.

Important information:

Guests receive a BaselCard upon check in. This Guest Card includes complementary use of Public Transport within Basel City and surroundings (Zone 10, 11, 13, 14 & 15, including Euroairport), free WiFi, as well as discounts on admission to cultural and leisure activities. Please note that the public transfer (2nd class) from EuroAirport or Basel main train stations to the hotel on the day of your arrival is free of charge with your booking confirmation.

Guests arriving outside the official check-in time are kindly asked to press the night bell at the entrance. The night porter will do the check-in, please calculate a waiting time of 5 - 10 minutes.

Breakfast is offered at our partner hotel Rheinfelderhof on some days a 5-minute walk away from the property.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BSL

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 2774 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 8.7
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.3
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 6.6
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Sandor • solo_traveller • hu
5
Book if no options available…
Pros:

Good location nice stuff.

Cons:

Midnight wakeup by a service truck who start to mend a window next to mine (2nd floor) from the outside.
For this price I advise to book Hyperion;)

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Bjørn • extended_group • no
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Marilena • solo_traveller • ro
9
Recomand
Pros:

Cutat, confortabil patul, personalul receptiv, conectare bună cu mijloacele de transport către toate punctele de interes.

Cons:

Fiind un eveniment în Basel, preturile au fost duble la cazare.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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bernard • solo_traveller • be
6
Simple but good location
Pros:

The closeness to the center of town and public transport, the (expansive) parking place, the quietness.

Cons:

The frugal room, and the German only TV channels.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • family_with_children • gb
9
I would recommend this hotel but NOT to arrive late in the evening
Pros:

The day receptionist was excellent.
Lovely shower

Cons:

The night porter wasn’t in attendance for quite a while after we arrived after a long days travelling so we were waiting around for at least 15 minutes

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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OPREA • couple • ro
10
Am avut un sejur excelent. Multumim!
Pros:

Foarte, foarte curat. Aproape de mijloace de transport. Restaurant cu bucatarie excelenta. Personal atent.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Mirko • solo_traveller • ba
7
Alles korrekt
Cons:

Keine Ideje

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Grolleau • couple • fr
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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ROBLEDO • couple • ar
7
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • es
7
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • ch
2
Cons:

No air con - noisy and hot - impossible to sleep

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Lucia • solo_traveller • at
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Szabolcs • couple • hu
7
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Anders • solo_traveller • se
8
Pros:

Good location in city center and walking distance from railway station (Bad bahnhof). Room quite OK. The restaurant on the premises has a large selection and quality was good.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Ema • extended_group • si
7
Pros:

Close to the center, right next to tram stop and right next to congress center. They cleaned the room each day and changed towels.

Cons:

There wasnt really an ac, just a loud air dehumidifier. Breakfast was not that good.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Lynsey • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable room.
Close to tram and easily accessible.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Janne • solo_traveller • fi
8
Pros:

Excellent location, helpful staff

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Karin • couple • gb
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • es
9
El personal muy amable
Pros:

El personal, y el detalle de café gratis

Cons:

La habiatación un poco pequeña

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee