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Essential Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$143* Per night/room Jun 21 - Jun 22

Apartment

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Essential Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Superior Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Essential Triple Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Amenities

Property Features

The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and 4 meeting rooms.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 1970 square feet (183 square meters) include conference space. This family-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a library, and a terrace. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Essential by Dorint Basel City is a smoke-free property.

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

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
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 1
  • Low-height counters/sink

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food & Drink

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.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

Hotel Policies

Payment types

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.

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

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

This property accepts credit cards, debit 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. 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.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

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

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Security system

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 11

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Clean & Safe (Switzerland)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Children stay free

Parking height restrictions apply

Number of children who can stay free - 3

Debit cards

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

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.

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

National Rating

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

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