Essential by Dorint Basel City
4.0 star property
Hotel in Basel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
VIP Access
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Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Gym
- 24/7 front desk
- Room service
The current price is AU$280
AU$280
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Explore the area
Schoenaustrasse 10, Basel, BS, 4058
- Congress Center Basel8 min walk
- Marktplatz17 min walk
- Basler Muenster5 min drive
- Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)8 min drive
Room options
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Essential Single Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(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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Essential Triple Room
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
6 reviews
(6 reviews)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
- 18 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed
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Apartment
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Free minibar items
- 35 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- City view
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Superior Double Room
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
12 reviews
(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 Double Room
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
37 reviews
(37 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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About the area
Basel
Essential by Dorint Basel City puts you in the heart of Basel, steps from Musical Theater Basel and within a 10-minute stroll of Rosentalanlage. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Cote Jardin, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. 1970 square feet (183 square metres) of event facilities include 4 meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Basel City Centre hotel include St. Matthew Parish and Congress Center Basel.
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 - 4 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
- Basel (BSL-EuroAirport) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
- Executive Lounge - 8 min walk
- Bar Rouge - 8 min walk
- K.MU:N Thai Restaurant - 4 min walk
- Che Que Lomo - 7 min walk
- Boo - 6 min walk
About this property
Essential by Dorint Basel City
Hotel in Basel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
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 metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, 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.
- 1 building
- 171 guestrooms or units
- 5 levels
- 1970 sq ft of conference space
- 183 sq. m of conference space
- Built in 2002
- Charging station for electric cars
- Conference space
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Dry cleaning
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Staff members are multilingual
- Storage area for luggage
- Front desk safe
- Tour and ticket information
- Concierge
- Library
- Terrace
- Garden
- Newspapers in lobby (free)
- Lift
- No smoking on site
- Bar or lounge
- Coffee shop
- Dining venue
Essential by Dorint Basel City offers 171 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
This Basel hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
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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 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: CHF 25 per accommodation, per stay
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Maximum 2 (weight limit: 132 lb 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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
We should mention
- Up to 3 children aged 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
Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?
Essential by Dorint Basel City offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?
As of 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essential by Dorint Basel City on 28 Sept 2025 start from AU$263.84, including 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.
Is parking available at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?
Yep, Essential by Dorint Basel City has a covered self car park for CHF 25 per day.
Are there any beaches close to Essential by Dorint Basel City ?
The closest beach to Essential by Dorint Basel City is Plage de Huningue (2.7 km).
What makes Essential by Dorint Basel City a romantic place to stay?
Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Essential by Dorint Basel City .
Does Essential by Dorint Basel City serve breakfast?
You bet, buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?
No, Essential by Dorint Basel City does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?
What time are check-in & check-out at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Are pets allowed at Essential by Dorint Basel City ?
Cats and dogs are welcome at Essential by Dorint Basel City , with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 60 kg per pet.
