Essential by Dorint Basel City
4.0 star property
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Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Gym
- 24/7 front desk
- Room service
Explore the area

Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS, 4058
- Congress Center BaselPlace, Congress Center Basel8 min walk
- MarktplatzPlace, Marktplatz17 min walk
- Basler MuensterPlace, Basler Muenster5 min drive
- Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)8 min drive
Room options
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Apartment
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
- 35 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- City view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Essential Double Room
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
39 reviews
(39 reviews)
- 18 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Superior Double Room
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
12 reviews
(12 reviews)
- 18 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Essential Single Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
- 14 sq m
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
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Essential Triple Room
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
6 reviews
(6 reviews)
- 18 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed
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About the area
Basel
A stay at Essential by Dorint Basel City places you in the heart of Basel, steps from Musical Theater Basel and 7 minutes by foot from Rosentalanlage. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Congress Center Basel and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St. Matthew Parish.
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
Hotel in Basel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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.
Stay in one of 171 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy international cuisine at Cote Jardin, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Basel? This hotel has 1970 square feet (183 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Cote Jardin - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Electric car charging station on site
- Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
- Covered parking on site (CHF 25 per day)
Food and drink
- Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 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.
- Lift
- Low-height counter and sink
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
More
- 1 building
- 5 floors
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Banquet hall
- Built in 2002
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Smoke-free property
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
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