Essential by Dorint Basel City

Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel 4058 CH
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4.0 Star Property In Basel (Basel City Centre)
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  • Free WiFi
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Fitness facilities
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07/29/2026 - 07/30/2026
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Property Description

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.

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.

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Musical Theater Basel - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Rosentalanlage - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
St. Matthew Parish - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Congress Center Basel - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Stucki Business Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Stuecki Shopping Center Basel - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Sankt Johanns-Park - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Chemiemuseum Basel - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Martinskirche - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Basel University - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Solitude Park - 1.6 km / 1 mi
White and Blue House - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Basel Town Hall - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Marktplatz - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Pharmacy Museum Basel - 1.7 km / 1 mi

The nearest airports are:
EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport) - 8.1 km / 5 mi

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.

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.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Covered parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Casino nearby
  • Banquet hall
  • Food and water bowls
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Number of meeting rooms - 4
  • Conference space size (meters) - 183
  • Free WiFi
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Garden
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Energy-saving switches
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Year Built - 2002
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 171
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • GreenSign Hotel
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Electric car charging station
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Library
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Elevator
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Fitness facilities
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Conference space size (feet) - 1970
  • Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

Euro-Airport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, ca. 10 km, non shuttle available, ca. CHF 45,00

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

CHF 26.00 per person

Pet Friendly?

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 132

Only dogs and cats are allowed

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 60

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

20

Parking Info

overnight stay / use CHF 25.00 per nightDay use CHF 15.00 per day

Internet / WiFI

Free WIFI in hotel area and hotel rooms

Misc Fees / Policies

  • 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'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.

  • Up to 3 children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.

Cleaning Policies

Daily -optional every 2days due to green square concept

Essential workers only - NO

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