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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Oliver M. • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Reto Sigrist • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great place for the price
Pros:

Good location and price. Rooms were good and clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Waiga • family_with_children • fr
3
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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JORGE • family_with_children • es
7
Pros:

Silencioso, cómodo y limpio. Personal amable.

Cons:

Aire acondicionado portable muy ruidoso. La cena, en el restaurante de al lado, con muy poca variedad aunque de cantidad y calidad correctas.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Erika • couple • hu
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Kim • family_with_children • ch
10
Pros:

De pouvoir loger en famille dans un petit appartement reliant les deux chambres réservées. La vue et les balcons.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
טטיאנה מומוטוב • couple • il
8
Pros:

В номере было чисто, кровать и подушки удобные. Окна выходили во внутренний лвор-поэтому было тихо, но шёл запах из ресторанов внизу.
На рецепшене можно получить карту гостя-тогда весь общественный транспорт города бесплатный.

Cons:

Номер маленький, половину свободного места занимал переносной кондиционер.
Места в паркинге узкие. Завтрак был дорог и не очень разнообразен.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Ella • family_with_children • ch
8
Fantastique
Pros:

Proximité des transports en communs ainsi que le centre ville ! Très confort

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Aitziber • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Ewa • couple • pl
8
Pros:

Good location, good brekfast, nice people

Cons:

Smell like in hospital

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Tina • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Sehr gutes Frühstück, das Personal war sehr freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Cartan • solo_traveller • ro
8
Pros:

Good area

Cons:

A but expensive because is old hotel

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
M
MaKo • family_with_children • ch
9
Pros:

Superlage und sehr ruhig. Ideal für Aufenthalte in Kleinbasel/Messe

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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celine • solo_traveller • fr
9
Bonne référence pour dormir à Bale
Pros:

lit confortable, hotel calme, propre

Cons:

Chambre chère mais c'est certainement lié au fait que l'on soit en Suisse

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Rinske • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Graziana • couple • ch
8
Pros:

La possibilità di avere un parcheggio e di essere vicino alla Messe

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Lottes • couple • ch
6
Pros:

Schnelle Anbindung zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten, das Frühstück war ausreichend und die Bedienung sehr freundlich.

Cons:

Das Zimmer in dem wir waren war zu klein, zwischen Bett und Wand hatte es gerade mal gefühlt einen halben Meter.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee