Schützenmattstrasse 2, Vorstädte, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
#60 of 66 hotels in Basel
Guests' ChoiceBased on 251 hotel reviews
7.3Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.5
Location
9.1
Facilities
6.9
Staff
8.3
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 May 2024
Stephen
AustraliaThe location is very good, convenient to the Old Town and museum areas and to a good range of restaurants The place is a bit run-down, but the bed is very comfortable and the shower good. The staff was friendly and helpful The breakfast was basic but a good range and enjoyable and adequate.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Dean
United Statesroom was a bit small
location to river cruise embarkation and central city location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Mark
United KingdomSlight smell from Indian restaurant noticeable on corridors
Good location- friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Hekuran
AlbaniaNo WiFi in the hotel room
Location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
George
United StatesThe bed was not comfortable and the furnishings weren't well kept. The front of the dresser broke off when we just touched it.
Great location and convenient. The overall size of the room was very large.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Chloe
United KingdomWifi doesn’t work inside the room.
Good location. Beds were reasonably comfy. Updated inside the rooms although a bit outdated outside the room.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Vacances
AustraliaThe bed was creaky and the internet did not work in the room.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Umesh
Czech RepublicWiFi was not there. I came out of the room to reception again WiFi was not good there.
The staff was excellent and helpful. My room was very small with a road view. I am well satisfied with the cleaning and breakfast at this hotel
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Aleksandar
North MacedoniaExcellent location, comfortable beds and very helpful and pleasant staff.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Gregory
SwitzerlandA bit old and run down but correct, clean and tidy.
Close to Centre and the tram.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Gregory
GermanyBathrooms (not renovated/clean)
Location
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Yorkshire_man
United KingdomCurry smells. Tired hotel - chipped paintwork, worn carpets, balustrade damaged. Very small bathroom couldn’t use sink properly because of the toilet, bath very high to step into. Unhappy with semi nude paintings in hallways. No euro sockets only swiss had to buy an adaptor. This is Switzerland so expected but other hotels we have used have multi purpose sockets. Tram noise but convenient. Bed was 2 singles pushed together.
Very close to city for walking and tram. Basel travel pass provide but all hotels give free travel pass. Quiet location except for tram.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 October 2023
Glenda
AustraliaWifi poor
Close to buses and trams and food
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Greg
New ZealandDecor a little tired in parts which didn't bother us.
Great location, easy walk everywhere. Friendly staff who allowed us to check in very early, which was appreciated. Spacious room
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Marinus
South AfricaNo aircon.
Location
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Linda
New ZealandI
Location is excellent
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Yizhe
CanadaIt was very hot on the day we arrive. I think it’s because the design of the building that the air won’t circulate well so it’s hot in the room all night. We had a fan in the room and it was okay to sleep in.
Clean and comfortable
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Gaye
CanadaGreat location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Restaurant on the premises with delicious Indian food and enjoyable breakfast buffet.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Stephanie
IrelandThe decor is very dated, and some drawers were broken etc, but to be honest if that doesn’t bother you it’s well worth the stay
Staff were friendly, were able to check into our room early. Rooms are big, clean and comfortable. The location is excellent for exploring Basel, only a stones throw from the old town.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
Stuart
United KingdomThe room was noisy with sound coming from the kitchens below and other residents from above. The view was of a courtyard and a few more sockets would have been useful.The rooms are a little dated so are perhaps froma time when peoples had less 'things' that needed to be charged.
The room was spacious and nicely furnished, even though the furniture was dated. It had a bath which is always welcome and the car park was just two minutes away - but the hotel only has four spaces so request parking in advance if you need it. The guy on reception when we arrived was very helpful, sorting us out our Basel cards etc.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Lynn
CanadaOur room key didn't always work.
Breakfast was excellent. It's an old building and similar to other European inexpensive hotels. Was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Close to restaurants and trams and very central.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Theresa
United KingdomNear to our Basel Tattoo event.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Melanie
United KingdomLocation as good and the town was easily accessible fomr the hotel - walking distance. The room was a good size. The facilities are dated. The team was friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Km
NetherlandsThe theme of old setting but new fixings continued in the bathroom. The shower walls had noticeable mould, which has a slight smell. But the shower was large enough that you could use it without worrying about touching the mouldy parts. We had a room facing the street, which was fairly noisy overnight, since we had the windows open with the heat. Mainly church/clock bells, and trams/sirens in the street outside.
The hotel is in a very good location right next to the university and in walking distance of most of the main tourist sights. There's a decent bakery several doors down and some very good Asian restaurants within one block (seemingly very popular). Easy and quick access to/from the SBB train station --- but note that the bus stop is not where Google maps says; get out at Spalentor. The hotel building is noticeably dated (think retro), but the staff are very helpful. We could check in at 8 am after an overnight train. The room, and especially the bathroom configuration are also dated. But you can easily look past that given the large room size, and good equipment. Lots of wardrobe space, a modern desk, up to date "pillar" fan, mini fridge, and tea/coffee making facilities. The beds in particular were incredibly comfortable, and also extra long. (Clearly the management has invested in up to date furnishings, rather than the corridor carpet etc.) Also great value for Basel and good WiFi. I would absolutely return.
Stayed in July 2023
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