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Essential by Dorint Basel City

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Luxury
VIP Access
4.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Modern comfort near city center

Conveniently situated with easy access to the city center, this property offers a blend of modern comfort and efficient service. Delight in a fabulous buffet breakfast and enjoy the travel permit for seamless exploration.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ₩263,108
₩288,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

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Apartment | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Essential Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2015
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Essential Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Essential Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS, 4058

What's nearby

  • Congress Center Basel - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marktplatz - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Basel Art Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Basel Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Basler Muenster - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Basel Bad Station - 10 min walk
  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 19 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bambus nest - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪K.MU:N Thai Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Avant-Gouz - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant by Hiltl - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Essential by Dorint Basel City

Upscale hotel located in Basel City Centre
Consider a stay at Essential by Dorint Basel City and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Cote Jardin, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and 4 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 171 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (CHF 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CHF 26 to 26 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cote Jardin

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,970 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2002
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 132 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 40.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 26 to 26 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: CHF 25 per day
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 40.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Dorint der Messe Basel
Dorint der Messe Hotel Basel
Dorint der Messe Basel Hotel
Dorint An der Messe Basel
Essential By Dorint Basel City
Essential by Dorint Basel City Hotel
Essential by Dorint Basel City Basel
Essential by Dorint Basel City Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is Essential by Dorint Basel City pet-friendly?

Yes, Essential by Dorint Basel City allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 132 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CHF 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

As of Nov 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essential by Dorint Basel City on Nov 23, 2025 start from ₩263,108, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

Self parking is available for CHF 25 per day.

What time is check-in at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Essential by Dorint Basel City located?

Located in Basel City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Musical Theater Basel, Rosentalanlage, and St. Matthew Parish. Congress Center Basel and Stucki Business Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Marktplatz Tram Stop is 19 minutes by foot and University Tram Stop is 21 minutes.

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Reviews

Essential by Dorint Basel City Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1011 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Priya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in beautiful Basel. Great breakfast and service from all staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for a reasonable price
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean, and easy to find and park. Great to have a transport card, an easy tram into city centre. Would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff. Clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good stay in Basel

Good hotel, had a pleasant stay. Very good service with the EV-charger!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

MINKYUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed staying here. Staff was nice and parking area was large too. Would definitely stY again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great breakfast and exceptional receptionist

Angela on reception was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Great breakfast choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, and a fabulous buffet breakfast, well worth paying for. Hotel is a leisurely half hour walk to the river and old town, but the are is safe to walk even after dark.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madhavi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful clean property with access to transportation
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

IH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, good breakfast selection and comfortable room. However it can be very noisy if you don’t close the window.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

SALMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service by staff particularly by Ali at front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We'll be back!

Absolutely fantastic hotel. Staff were wonderful. Spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. Excellent breakfast choice. Brilliant location. Rituals toiletries.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was excellent. It is in a convenient location where you can take public transportation. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Our room was great, clean and it exceeded our expectations. Would highly recommend a stay here. We will definitely come back and stay at this hotel whenever we are in Basel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice stay!!!

Very nice stay! As a Hotels.com Gold member we got an upgrade, free mini bar and late check out. We also got the city card for free public transportation and 50% off for museums. The staffs were very nice specially the reception lady.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Front Desk staff were extremely helpful and courteous. Our room was exceptionally clean and very functional. Sheets, mattress and pillows were crips and very comfortable. Loved the use of the parking garage and felt safe with our car parked there. Close shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura pulita e ben organizzata in una buona posizione per chi va nel quartiere fieristico che e' a due passi. Distante dal centro. La colazione e' passabile ma non all'altezza di un 4 stelle. E' stato molto positiva la presenza del garage, altrimenti parcheggiare sarebbe stato proibitivo
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was organized in Switzerland way. That means high quality. I really had relaxing time.
Excellent choice for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super, wir kommen immer wieder sehr gerne in Essential by Dorint Basel. Saubere und sehr gepflegte Zimmer - hier passt einfach alles.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Good location. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Domenic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immer wieder!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr zufrieden
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernard

For options limited. Nothing VIP access about it. Bed was terribly small even for European standards.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist ok. Es ist zwar schön, dass im Bad Produkte von Rituals stehen. Wäre aber auch gut, wenn sie wenigstens voll wären. Mit offenem Fenster ist es super laut. Sie besitzen sind aber bequem. Das Personal scheint teilweise sehr genervt zu sein. Ich bin oft in Basel. Sofern möglich würde kch zu einem anderen Hotel tendieren.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025