Essential by Dorint Basel City
Essential by Dorint Basel City provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Services offered by taxi and shuttle at the hotel ensure effortless exploration of Basel. Parking is accessible, supplied by the hotel for guests who arrive by car. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. For extended visits or whenever required, the dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at hotel, select rooms are equipped with air conditioning to improve your stay. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as cable TV offered in certain accommodations. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Each morning at Essential by Dorint Basel City, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. Begin your holiday mornings right with your essential cup of coffee, offered daily at the cafe on-site. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar. Snack vending machines operate around the clock, providing you with easy access to treats regardless of the hour. Essential by Dorint Basel City provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Eliminate those holiday calories by stopping by hotel and making use of their well-equipped exercise amenities.
Guest scores & sentiment
From 205 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-12
Guests praise friendly staff, excellent breakfast, and free transit passes. Location is convenient for city and trade fair access. Common complaints include small rooms, lack of AC causing heat issues, poor soundproofing, and high parking fees.
Dimension scores · cross-source
KEYIdeal for business/short stays using free transit. Request garden-side quiet rooms; verify AC in summer. Small rooms may suit few.
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Room types · 5
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Apartment
The apartments come with a large double bed, a sofa bed, a kitchenette, soundproofed windows which can be tilted, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with a bath, bathrobes and slippers. Coffee and tea making facilities, as well as 1 bottle of water, are provided free of charge. Some units have air conditioning. Guests have access to a free mini-bar. A high-speed wired internet connection is also available. WiFi access and a mobility ticket for public transport are included.
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Essential Double Room
Facing the street, these rooms come with a queen size or double bed, a work desk, a flat-screen TV, a laptop-sized safe, soundproofed windows which can be tilt, and a bathroom with shower. 1 bottle of water is provided free of charge. A high-speed wired internet connection is also available. WiFi access and a mobility ticket for public transport are included.
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Essential Triple Room
Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned triple room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as city views. The unit has 2 beds.
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Superior Double Room
Facing the garden, these rooms come with a queen size or double bed, a work desk, a laptop-sized safe, individually adjustable air conditioning, soundproofed windows which can be tilt, and a bathroom with shower. Coffee and tea making facilities as well as 1 bottle of water is provided free of charge. Guests have access to a free mini-bar. A high-speed wired internet connection is also available. WiFi access and a mobility ticket for public transport are included.
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Essential Single Room
Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned single room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
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