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Sorell Hotel Merian

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel near Basel Zoo

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, View (River Rhine View)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available

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Map
Rheingasse 2, Basel, BS, 4058
  • Popular LocationMarktplatz6 min walk
  • Popular LocationCongress Center Basel9 min walk
  • Popular LocationBasler Muenster10 min walk
  • AirportBasel (BSL-EuroAirport)17 min drive

Room options

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Junior Suite | Living area

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, View (River Rhine View)

Deluxe Double Room, View (River Rhine View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Espresso maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Business Room, 1 Single Bed

Business Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, View (River Rhine View)

Superior Double Room, View (River Rhine View)

Superior Double Room, View (River Rhine View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Single Bed, View (River Rhine View)

Superior Room, 1 Single Bed, View (River Rhine View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Basel

Sorell Hotel Merian places you in the centre of Basel, within a short 5-minute stroll of Martinskirche and Basel University. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The brasserie, Brasserie Cafe Spitz, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. 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. .Near this 4-property class Basel City Centre hotel, you'll find Basel Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Marktplatz - 6 min walk
  • Congress Center Basel - 9 min walk
  • Basler Muenster - 10 min walk
  • Basel Art Museum - 12 min walk
  • Basel Zoo - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Basel Bad Station - 19 min walk
  • Basel (BSL-EuroAirport) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 1 min walk
  • Starbucks - 3 min walk
  • Ufer7 - 1 min walk
  • Manora Restaurant - 2 min walk
  • Café Spitz - 1 min walk

About this property

Sorell Hotel Merian

Upscale hotel near Basel Zoo
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Sorell Hotel Merian. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1969
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sorell Hotel Merian offers 65 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Basel hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (CHF 28 per night)
  • Extended parking on site (CHF 28 per night)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Brasserie Cafe Spitz

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 1969
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 20 December and 05 January.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 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 4.00 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.

  • Self-parking fee: CHF 28 per night
  • Extended parking fee: CHF 28 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International 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. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 6 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.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Best Western Hotel Merian
Sorell Hotel Merian Hotel
Best Western Hotel Merian am Rhein Basel
Best Western Merian am Rhein
Best Western Merian am Rhein Basel
Merian am Rhein
Merian Hotel Basel
Sorell Hotel Merian Basel
Merian Basel
Hotel Merian am Rhein Basel
Sorell Hotel Merian Hotel Basel
Merian am Rhein Basel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sorell Hotel Merian?

Sorell Hotel Merian offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sorell Hotel Merian?

Yep, Sorell Hotel Merian has a self car park for CHF 28 per night. Additionally there is extended parking for CHF 28 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Sorell Hotel Merian?

The closest beach to Sorell Hotel Merian is Plage de Huningue (3.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sorell Hotel Merian?

No, Sorell Hotel Merian does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sorell Hotel Merian?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sorell Hotel Merian?

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

Are pets allowed at Sorell Hotel Merian?

Dogs are welcome at Sorell Hotel Merian, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

Sorell Hotel Merian Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 151 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and lovely rooms although rooms are very small. We couldn’t lay on floor both suitcases. Hotel is down an alleyway which makes it very quiet in rooms but not ideal as far as an entranceway goes. Very convenient to a number of attractions and restaurants in Rome. Also a bus stops close that takes you straight to train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff
The staff at the Sorell were very friendly and the buffet breakfast that was included with our stay was great! We received the best treatment!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramoncito, Aliso Viejo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location with view of the Rhein. Very close to city center too. Rooms are small but views make up for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional and friendly staff. Clean and comfortable accommodations. Wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel. Very accommodating staff, nothing was too much trouble for them. Great views over the Rhine. Breakfast provided was varied and great quality. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has excellent location and staff as well as on site parking
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022