“Beautiful , a pleasure to stay”

I reserved a basic room for 2, I believe it was also business class , but it was in their lowest cost tier. The pillows and comforter are the fluffiest I’ve ever felt. The size of the room was large enough for 2 with full sized suitcases to unpack and walk through the room. The bathroom was spaciou… more

I reserved a basic room for 2, I believe it was also business class , but it was in their lowest cost tier. The pillows and comforter are the fluffiest I’ve ever felt. The size of the room was large enough for 2 with full sized suitcases to unpack and walk through the room. The bathroom was spacious , clean , modern with plenty of counter space for our things. The TV is large , and worked well with plenty of stations in 4 languages. The heat in the room was good at the beginning of autumn season when the temp outside dropped into the 40’s outside. The room and hotel were beautiful in all regards and breakfast was excellent.

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“Great hotel”

I stayed here on 6/9 as part of a Rail Discoveries group. The hotel is well located close to the railway station. The staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms were lovely and clean. I was lucky to be allocated room 205 that came with a large balcony with its own table and chairs as well as excel… more

I stayed here on 6/9 as part of a Rail Discoveries group. The hotel is well located close to the railway station. The staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms were lovely and clean. I was lucky to be allocated room 205 that came with a large balcony with its own table and chairs as well as excellent views of Basel railway station and the trams that go past the hotel. A lovely hotel I would not hesitate to visit again.

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“Loved It!”

This hotel was a wonderful breath of fresh air to close out our 10 day Europe trip. We chose it because of the proximity to the train station (across the street) and the trams (across the street), but unexpectedly I am glad I did for the pick up for bus #50 to the Europort at 4:30 in the morning, w… more

This hotel was a wonderful breath of fresh air to close out our 10 day Europe trip. We chose it because of the proximity to the train station (across the street) and the trams (across the street), but unexpectedly I am glad I did for the pick up for bus #50 to the Europort at 4:30 in the morning, which picks up right in front of the hotel. I was looking for a car service which would have cost over 200CHF but instead grabbed this bus for free with the free Basel transportation pass that the hotel gave me and my family. Let’s be honest, we talk about European, or really any large city hotels as “charming” or “boutique” and really what we mean is “small”. I know we are out and about sightseeing so a “hotel room is really just for sleeping” but, at least for me, coming back to a small room and small bathroom at the end of a long day really stinks. This hotel does it right! Fantastic and efficient check-in. This was where we got directions for bus 50 which saved me a lot of anxiety and money. The hotel is just roomy all around. Wide stairs and a large elevator. Our room was huge, not just for Europe, but for any hotel. A really large, two sink bathroom. The bed was extra comfy and (thank you!!) the air conditioning was top notch. I have never sweated so much as I did the week before my arrival to the Schweizerhof Basel. And on the second floor they have a fridge with as much still and sparkling water as you can drink. Such a savior on a really hot day. It’s a short walk to old town and the hotel is locating in a bustling area of the city, but an oasis of calm once you walk inside. I absolutely loved this hotel and would highly recommend to anyone. Outstanding value for the money and the location can’t be beat.

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“Don’t believe the published amenities”

“Free mini bar”…In any other country this would be false advertising. In fact the shared fridge contained WATER only. Ice - forgettaboutit! See the bartender who might cough up 6 cubes in a cup. Not even an attempt at an ice machine on each floor despite the signs. Hotel location is great, but who… more

“Free mini bar”…In any other country this would be false advertising. In fact the shared fridge contained WATER only. Ice - forgettaboutit! See the bartender who might cough up 6 cubes in a cup. Not even an attempt at an ice machine on each floor despite the signs. Hotel location is great, but who wants to spend 6 Euros for a tiny bottle of coke from the previously mentioned bartender? A few years ago this really was part of their free mini bar offerings on each floor. If “free mini bar” really means unlimited cold water, it should be made much clearer. Current “amenities” are deceptive at best. Stark hotel, overpriced breakfast (20 E) etc, considering options literally just outside the door. Sad to see the decline. I feel ripped off.

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