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Essential by Dorint Basel City

4.0 star property
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Lobby
Essential Double Room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS, 4058
  • Place, Musical Theater Basel
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Congress Center Basel
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪10 min drive‬
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Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Essential Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Essential Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Essential Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Essential by Dorint Basel City

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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Essential by Dorint Basel City . During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Musical Theater Basel. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine and garden views while dining at Cote Jardin
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and bike rentals
  • Steps from Musical Theater Basel and Kartbahn Basel
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1970 square feet (183 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Essential by Dorint Basel City . For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 132 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • 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 types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Essential by Dorint Basel City Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 570 out of 1000 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great during this stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, inexpensive and great breakfast and restaurant
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Spacious rooms, friendly and helpful staff close to transport
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place for tourist
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Angharad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy. Reception staff were helpful. Location was easy to take a public transport into the cultural centre or to the main Train Station. Breakfast had almost everything you could want, so many options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, friendly hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for a reasonable price
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, basic, comfortable, spacious room. Came with free drinks. Hotel gave us a Basel pass which gives you free Public transportation and 50% off museums. Close to a rail that gets you straight into downtown in 10 minutes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff. Clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, well situated and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diana M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is unbeatable (it's right next to the bus terminal, train station, and the cable car to the Eiger and Jungfrau). The hotel has a lovely bar with a beautiful view of the mountains and the river. The breakfast is very complete. The views from the rooms are spectacular, and the service is excellent. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to public transportation, comfortable bed, good shower.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very nice. The breakfast was very good with all kinds of options. The room was clean and well taken care of. It is a business hotel very close to the convention center, so it’s not the most luxurious. It worked out great for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel close to the city center of Basel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great location

Front Desk staff was very helpful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Good location. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025