Essential by Dorint Basel City Basel, CHE - Best Price Guarantee

Room type	Options	Nightly price	Book
Essential Triple Room 18 square metres 1 Double Bed Room sleeps 3 guests (up to 2 children) Room cleanliness: Exceptional! 4.5 1 Double Bed 194 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access Entertainment - 26-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels Food & Drink - Room service (limited) and free bottled water Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, desk, and phone Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available Smoking And Non-Smoking Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability		Select dates to see price
Other room types
Apartment Room with view 35 square metres 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed Room sleeps 4 guests (up to 3 children) Room cleanliness: Exceptional! 4.5 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed 377-sq-foot room with city views Layout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access Entertainment - 26-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and espresso maker Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Free local calls, queen sofa bed, and laptop-compatible safe; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible Non-Smoking, renovated in August 2016 Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability		Select dates to see price
Essential Double Room 18 square metres 1 Double Bed Room sleeps 2 guests (up to 1 child) Room cleanliness: Exceptional! 4.5 1 Double Bed 194 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access Entertainment - 26-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, desk, and phone Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available Smoking And Non-Smoking, renovated in August 2015 Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability		Select dates to see price
Superior Double Room 18 square metres 1 Double Bed Room sleeps 2 guests (up to 1 child) Room cleanliness: Exceptional! 4.5 1 Double Bed 194-sq-foot room with garden views Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access Entertainment - 26-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels Food & Drink - Espresso maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours) Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, desk, and phone Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available Smoking And Non-Smoking Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability		Select dates to see price
Essential Single Room 14 square metres 1 Twin Bed Room sleeps 1 guest Room cleanliness: Exceptional! 4.5 1 Twin Bed 151-sq-foot room with garden views Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access Entertainment - 26-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels Food & Drink - Espresso maker, free minibar items, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours) Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, desk, and phone Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available Non-Smoking Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability		Select dates to see price

Hotel Amenities

Lift
Fitness facilities
Concierge services
Total number of rooms - 171
Number of floors - 5
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Conference space
Coffee/tea in common areas
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Arcade/game room
Garden
Library
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Free newspapers in lobby
24-hour front desk
Business centre
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Free WiFi
Year Built – 2002
Number of restaurants - 1
Conference space size (feet) - 1970
Conference space size (meters) - 183
Number of meeting rooms - 4
Snack bar/deli
Self parking (surcharge)
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Luggage storage
Terrace
Covered parking
Wheelchair accessible: No
Food and water bowls

Family Friendly Amenities

Free WiFi
Soundproofed rooms
Snack bar/deli
Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

English
French
German
Spanish

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Essential by Dorint Basel City offers 171 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Basel hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Room service (limited hours)
Television
Daily housekeeping
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Phone
Free local calls
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Desk
Premium bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Free bottled water
Blackout drapes/curtains
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Satellite TV service
Flat-panel TV
Free WiFi
Free wired Internet
Pillowtop mattress
TV size 26
TV size (measurement) inch
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Heating
Towels provided
Linens provided
Number of beds 1
Low-height counters/sink

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Cote Jardin - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Bicycle rentals on site
Casino nearby
Health or beauty spa nearby

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance

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Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per accommodation, per stay
Dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 132 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, 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 each accommodation.

Children stay free

Parking height restrictions apply

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 3

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 11

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Clean & Safe (Switzerland)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Fees

You'll 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 26–26 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

Up to 3 children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Parking height restrictions apply.

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National Rating

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

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Family-friendly Basel hotel in Basel City Centre with fitness center

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