Essential by Dorint Basel City | Hotel in Basel

| 9.0 (1002 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Basel City Centre Hotel | Essential by Dorint Basel City

Hotel in Basel City Centre, Basel

Hotel with a restaurant, near Marktplatz
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, self parking, and conference space are onsite.
Essential by Dorint Basel City offers 171 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Basel hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.


Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Eco Friendly
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Free local calls
  • Desk
  • Water-efficient showers only
Breakfast
  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10 AM: CHF 26-26 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Room service available
  • 1 bar
  • Free bottled water
Parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (CHF 25 per day)
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
Activities
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Fitness center access
  • Health/beauty spa
  • Winery tours
  • Casino
  • Zoo
  • Fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bike parking
Entertainment
  • Satellite channels
  • 26-inch flat-screen TV
General
  • Meeting rooms - 4
  • Conference space (1970 square feet)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Library
  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Smoke-free property
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
Guest Services
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Daily housekeeping
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
Child Policy
Children are welcome. kids stay free! up to 3 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. rollaway/extra beds are available for chf 40.0 per night.
Payment Policy
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.
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 132 lbs per pet) food and water bowls are available 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

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 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit 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

Reviews

Jesper buhl
Dec 15, 2025 02:20:00 PM
Review Score:   10
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Superior Double Room
Room Size: 194 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Superior Double Room

General

Electric kettle, Number of bedrooms - 1, Square meters - 18, Shower only, Minibar (stocked, free items), Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Square feet - 194, Espresso maker, Garden view, In-room climate control (air conditioning), Ping - 5.45, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Essential Single Room
Room Size: 151 square feet m2
1 Twin Bed
Essential Single Room

General

Electric kettle, Ping - 4, Number of bedrooms - 1, Shower only, Square feet - 151, Square meters - 14, Minibar (stocked, free items), Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Espresso maker, Garden view, In-room climate control (air conditioning), Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Essential Double Room
Room Size: 194 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Essential Double Room

General

Number of bedrooms - 1, Square meters - 18, Coffee/tea maker, Shower only, IndRm-RenoRecent-Month August, Air conditioning, Private bathroom, IndRm-RenoRecent-Year 2015, No rollaway/extra beds, Square feet - 194, Wired internet access (surcharge), Ping - 5.45, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Essential Triple Room
Room Size: 194 square feet m2
1 Double Bed
Essential Triple Room

General

Private bathroom, No rollaway/extra beds, Square feet - 194, Number of bedrooms - 1, Square meters - 18, Shower only, Ping - 5.45, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Apartment
Room Size: 377 square feet m2
2 Double Bed and Double Sofa Bed
Apartment

General

Electric kettle, Number of bedrooms - 1, Room and bed type depend on availability check-in, IndRm-RenoRecent-Month August, Extra bed count 2, Bathrobes, Minibar (stocked, free items), Espresso maker, Wired internet access (surcharge), Bed count minimum 2, Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), Kitchenette, Shower/tub combination, Ping - 11, Microwave, Sofa bed, Square feet - 377, Square meters - 35, Air conditioning, Free cribs/infant beds, IndRm-RenoRecent-Year 2016, Cookware, dishware, and utensils, Refrigerator, City view, Bed count maximum 2
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