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Hotel Spalentor

Property class: 4

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A restaurant with a high ceiling and exposed wooden beams, featuring a modern interior with dark chairs and wooden tables.
An outdoor patio with wicker chairs and a striped umbrella, surrounded by greenery and a gravel path.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom.
A bar area with a glass counter, shelves of bottles, and glasses. There is a seating area with chairs and a table.
A modern room with a large window, a desk, and a chair.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$255
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

Explore the area

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Schönbeinstrasse 1, Basel, BS, 4056
  • Place, Spalentor
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Basel University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking (partially with Balcony )

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking (partially with Balcony )

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Junior Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Basel

At Hotel Spalentor you'll be within steps of Botanischer Garten der Universitat and Basel University. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and Smart TVs. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. 269 square feet (25 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a free manager's reception. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Basel hotel include Spalentor and Skulpturhalle.

What's nearby

  • Spalentor - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Basel University - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Marktplatz - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basel Town Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basler Muenster - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 18 min walk
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Centro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Xocolatl - Die Welt der Schokolade - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bohemia - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gifthüttli - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Best Pizza - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Spalentor

Hotel Spalentor offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 269 square feet (25 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Spalentor. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 269 sq ft of conference space
  • 25 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2001
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Spalentor offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. 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 and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (CHF 17 per night)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (CHF 18 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 19 for adults and CHF 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Zum Tell (Partner)

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 269 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 23 December and 03 January.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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: from approximately CHF 19 for adults and from CHF 9 for children
  • Self-parking fee: CHF 18 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 17 per night(262 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per stay
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Spalentor
Hotel Spalentor Basel
Spalentor
Spalentor Basel
Spalentor Hotel
Spalentor Hotel Basel
Hotel Spalentor Hotel
Hotel Spalentor Basel
Hotel Spalentor Hotel Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel Spalentor?

Yep, Hotel Spalentor has a self car park with in/out privileges for CHF 18 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Spalentor?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Spalentor on 22 Nov 2026 start from AU$255, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Spalentor?

The closest beach to Hotel Spalentor is Plage de Huningue (3.6 km).

What makes Hotel Spalentor a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Spalentor.

Does Hotel Spalentor serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is available weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Spalentor?

No, Hotel Spalentor does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Spalentor?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Spalentor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Spalentor?

Dogs are welcome at Hotel Spalentor, with food and water bowls on offer.

Hotel Spalentor Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 796 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely staff, excellent location, comfortable room, delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely boutique hotel with awesome staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice stay good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was great and the room was very nice!! Very comfortable and I’d definitely recommend the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good breakfast and great location. Nice garden just across the street from hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel with pleasant staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I enjoyed a perfect stay from check in to check out Super quiet and comfortable room Very friendly and smartly presented staff All hotel very clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and spacious room. Nice staff. Great location. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a lovely hotel in a fantastic location! It was very easy to get to from the train station and we could walk everywhere in the Altstadt which is very beautiful. The staff were wonderfully welcoming and knowledgeable and the room was so spacious and clean. The breakfast was excellent. We loved our stay in the Hotel Spalentor and highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was large. Bed was comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location no 30 bus from the rail station ( Basel pass provided by hotel )
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location- across the road University Botanical garden and Spalentor gate. Walking distance to most tourist attractions. Amazing staff- very helpful, pleasant to communicate with. Absolutely would choose to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean. Hotel is in a great location next to the old city. Only complaint is that the toilets are too high.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel room was spacious and close to the center
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful experience at this hotel. The room was very clean and roomy. The staff was friendly and amazing. Breakfast was great! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a charming hotel, well kept, and friendly staff. The rooms are nice and beds are comfortable. Breakfast was served in a nice space on the top floor, and it was excellent. The hotel is conveniently located to public transportation making it easy to explore the city. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was great, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent in every way. Rooms, Breakfast, Location for Old Town. And wonderful staff. 100% recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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check in was fast and hazzle free. The Vietnamese lady at the front desk is exceptionally cheerful and helpful.Breakfast is also good. This is my second time in this hotel and will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice location and easy walking distance to the old town area. Breakfast had many options and was delicious. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026