Royal Hotel - Urban Living

Hotels
8.8 (1652 reviews)
Schwarzwaldallee 179 , Basel , CH

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Clean and spacious rooms
Free transit passes
Plentiful breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
8.88
Rooms are spacious and clean.
Service
9.05
Almost self service but efficient, meets expectations.
Location
8.59
Not close to the main train station, but accessible via tram.
Room Quality
8.84
Spacious and comfortable accommodations.
Amenities
8.57
Standard amenities for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.53
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Breakfast is plentiful and satisfying.
Overall Experience
8.85
A fascinating hotel experience overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 02:14

Property Description

Central Location and Convenience
Our hotel, nestled in the heart of urban Basel, is just a stone's throw away from Basel Badischer railway station, making it incredibly convenient for travelers. The proximity to the fair and city center adds to the allure.

Modern Amenities and Comfort
Experience "City Living" at its best with our modern and uncomplicated ambiance. Our spacious rooms are equipped with top-notch amenities including air conditioning, flat screen TV, minibar, and free Wi-Fi. Enjoy complimentary beverages and a safe in every room for added convenience.

Convenient Services and Special Offers
Benefit from free public transport in Basel with your booking confirmation and experience hassle-free check-ins with our user-friendly self-check-in terminal outside opening hours. Book now to 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 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.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1652 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.88
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 8.84
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Tatyana • family_with_children • il
10
Pros:

Отличная гостиница все очень понравилось

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Rodney • family_with_children • us
7
Great location
Pros:

Location. Clean. Nice room size. Breakfast excellent. Staff super friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Mattress was a bit hard. Lightning not great. Smells of smoke even though it's a non-smoking room.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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M TERESA • extended_group • es
7
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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MariaPa • solo_traveller • ch
7
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Lage am Badischen Bahnhof. Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel direkt vor der Tür. Perfekte Anbindung in die Innenstadt.

Cons:

Wenn überhaupt, dann die hohen Preise. Aber wer in die Schweiz reist, weiß das.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • extended_group • pt
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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aizhan • couple • ae
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Norbert • couple • de
6
Keine Unterkunft zum Wiederholen
Pros:

Für Bahnfahrer und Radler - wie wir - war die Nähe zum Bahnhof Basel Bad Bhf. ideal. Die Bereitschaft des Personals, dass wir unsere Räder gut unterbringen konnten.

Cons:

Der Übernachtungspreis dürfte selbst für Schweizerverhältnisse überzogen sein. Das Frühstück für 18:00 SFR pro Person entsprach in keiner Weise der Tatsächlich gebotenen Auswahl. Es wurde nichts nachgelegt. Der störende Lärm aus dem nur durch einen Bretterverschlag und Vorhang getrennten "Küche" direkt im Frühstücksraum ist für Gäste und Personal eine Zumutung.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • se
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Pierre • couple • ch
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Dmytro • solo_traveller • si
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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EDWIGE • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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AnnaWest • solo_traveller • se
8
Pros:

Bra säng. Enkel in-checkning via automat.

Cons:

Inte roligt område inte osäkert men knappt några restauranger eller cafeer/barer öppna.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jackson • couple • gb
7
I loved the location. Not all staff spoke English to explain procedures.to explain procedures
Pros:

The location and room size

Cons:

No staff between 17:00 and 07:00. Access only by lift to our upper floor. No walk in shower. No USB sockets or adapters

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Ioana Maria • extended_group • ro
8
Pros:

Micul dejun a fost foarte bun, amplasare excelentă. Poți ajunge in centrul orașului in 5-10 minute cu tramvaiul. Personalul hotelului de la recepție si de la masa au fost foarte atente cu tot ceea ce le-am cerut si asta a ajutat foarte mult sa trecem cu vederea anumite aspecte care nu ne-au plăcut, cauzate de doamnele care fac curat.

Cons:

La baie, nu ne-a fost aruncat gunoiul timp de 2 zile si nu am primit hârtie igienică. Fiind weekend, iar noi plecând foarte devreme de la hotel, nu a fost nimeni la recepție si nu am putut sa rezolvam aceasta problema, așa ca a trebuit sa ne cumpărăm singuri. Prosoapele pe care le-am pus pe jos pentru a fi schimbate, ne-au fost puse la loc pe calorifer, ceea ce mi se pare inadmisibil pentru un hotel de 4 stele.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Carlos G. • couple • ch
10
Overall an excellent stay, great location, clean room, and everything we needed for a busy trip.
Pros:

Excellent location for getting the tram or bus to St. Jakobshalle. There's also a Migros, Coop, and a Kiosk right at the train station, which was very convenient. We didn't spend much time at the hotel itself since we left around 6am and got back around 8-9:30pm each day, but the room was clean and did the job perfectly for what we needed.

Cons:

The only issue was with the coffee machine. Around 4pm, before heading out to St. Jakobshalle, my friend and I wanted a coffee after dropping off our luggage, but the receptionist who'd checked me in was already washing the machine, even though she'd said the counter would close at 5pm. I mentioned it was just two coffees, but she kept going. She suggested we use the coffee capsules in the room instead, but that's not the same as coffee from a proper Jura machine. We didn't want to make a fuss, so we left.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
J
João • family_with_children • pt
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Gavan • couple • ie
10
Highly recommend.
Pros:

Room was big and spotless. Beds are very comfortable. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Perfect location, right next to the tram stop and only 10-15 min walk from Rhine river.

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Grimur • solo_traveller • is
8
Pros:

Great location and very spacious and clean room

Cons:

The bed was very hard and pillows not comfortable

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Mike_Aaronhall • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very underrated hotel
Pros:

The shower - once I worked out that I had to leave it running for 3 minutes before use, it was boiling hot night and day
Very comfortable bed
Excellent instructions throughout - this is a great hotel for people who don't want to meet too many staff!
Maid service was good
Electricity works constantly not just when I am in the room, hence enabling me to keep my phone charged
The price is not bad for Basel with free public transport throughout the city during my stay
Excellent location, right next to a train station

Cons:

I had to work out that the shower needed to run for 3 minutes before it warmed up
The curtain had a mark on it
The front door to the hotel closes a little bit slowly which makes me worry that someone could come in behind me
No English news television channels

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee