Essential by Dorint Basel City

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Dorint Hotels
8.6 (5657 reviews)
Schönaustraße 10 , Basel , CH
+41 61 695 70 00

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Clean rooms
Cons:
Noise issues
Limited amenities in rooms
Uncomfortable beds

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Overall sentiment is positive, with some issues noted about cleanliness in rooms.
Service
9.05
Many mentions of friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.55
Generally positive, although some reviews indicate it's not very close to the city center.
Room Quality
8.05
Some reviews mention noise issues and comfort of the beds.
Amenities
8.75
Positive remarks about the breakfast and minibar.
Value for Money
8.45
Appears fair for the amenities offered, although some expect more at higher prices.
Food and Beverage
9.05
Reviews express high satisfaction with the breakfast variety.
Overall Experience
8.65
General satisfaction noted by multiple reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 22:43

Property Description

Convenient Location: The Essential by Dorint Basel City is strategically situated near Messe Basel fairgrounds, the airport, and the city center, offering guests easy access to key destinations.

Modern Accommodations: Guests can unwind in contemporary rooms and apartments featuring a kitchenette and sofa bed, ensuring a comfortable and rejuvenating stay.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in delectable Swiss and international dishes at the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant, Côté Jardin, promising a delightful dining experience.

Book your stay at Essential by Dorint Basel City now to enjoy complimentary WiFi, a free public transport pass, and convenient access to public transportation right at your doorstep.

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 are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BSL

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 5657 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 9.05
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Cynthia • couple • ca
10
Hospitable staff went the extra mile to assist a solo senior traveller alon
Pros:

Exceptionally helpful staff .

Cons:

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2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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NadFlu • extended_group • ch
10
Sehr freundliches Personal, saubere Zimmer und ein reichhaltiges Frühstück
Pros:

Sehr reichhaltiges Frühstück

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Marc • couple • de
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Rui Daniel • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Quarto muito bom, cama muito confortável.
Staff muito simpático e o pequeno almoço excelente.

Cons:

O quarto era do lado onde fica a estrada, aqui nota negativa, ouvia-se os carros, motas, pessoa a falar.
Isolamento um pouco fraco.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Fatima • couple • ch
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Denizhan • solo_traveller • ch
10
Un séjour court mais de qualité grâce à un service irréprochable
Pros:

L'accueil et le conseil de l'agent Securitas/Réceptionniste de nuit parfaitement bilingue qui a réactivé ma réservation, et sans aucun problème malgré mon arrivée très tardive.

J'avais réservé très tardivement, sur Booking du 9 au 10 octobre, le vendredi 9 au soir, vers 23h00.

Mais je me suis présenté pour mon check-in vers 6 heures du matin, le 10 octobre, après une soirée en Club.

Comme le check-out était prévu jusqu'à midi sans supplément et que j'étais arrivé aussi tardivement, l'agent Securitas m'a même conseillé de mettre la carte "Ne pas déranger" sur ma porte pour pouvoir dormir tranquillement sans être réveillé par les femmes de chambre dans quelques minutes.

Un service de qualité, une chambre propre et au calme,, une literie confortable et un personnel professionnel et sympathique ; rien à redire, si ce n'est que pour le prix que j'ai payé (environ CHF 127), cet hôtel en valait le détour !

Cons:

Rien du tout, tout était top.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Marcel • couple • ch
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Fernanda • couple • ie
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Sanja • solo_traveller • hr
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Chiara • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • gb
9
Visit to Basel
Pros:

It was in a nice quiet location.

Cons:

Nothing comes to mind.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Cornelia • couple • de
8
Pros:

Das Hotel ist modern und schön eingerichtet. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich. Das Frühstücksbuffet hat mir sehr gut gefallen.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Ana&Florin • solo_traveller • ro
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Romain • extended_group • ch
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • solo_traveller • nl
7
Nice design, staff and location, but incredibly uncomfortable beds
Pros:

Clean, nice downstairs bar and generally fine rooms. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good distance to congress center

Cons:

Incredibly hard and uncomfortable beds. Rooms run very warm.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Tom • couple • ie
8
Comfortable hotel, good atmosphere
Pros:

Nice room, good breakfast, great bar, friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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gayetk26 • solo_traveller • tr
10
Pros:

Temizdi, cafesi güzeldi. Konum olarak da otobüs ve tramvaya çok yakındı. Çok memnun kaldık

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Inmaculada • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

El hotel es muy cómodo, todo muy limpio y buen desayuno. El bus 30 te deja en la estación central y allí el 50 te lleva al aeropuerto. Así que bien comunicado. Y caminando está todo cerca. Repetiría

Cons:

Nada que objetar

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Yanxiu • solo_traveller • cn
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee