Hotel Merian vs Motel One Basel
Both are in Basel, 640 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Altstadt Kleinbasel
Hotel Merian
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Hotel★★★Altstadt Grossbasel
Motel One Basel
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Motel One Basel
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 640 m apart.
Choose Motel One Basel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Hotel Merian better than Motel One Basel?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (75 vs 29), so the rating is more reliable×2.6
Why is Motel One Basel better than Hotel Merian?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.7)+1.2
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Merian vs Motel One Basel: which hotel is better? | Hotel Merian | Motel One Basel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.9 +1.2 |
| Location | 9.1 | 9.4 +0.3 |
| Beach access | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Public transport | 8.3 | 9.2 +0.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.7 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.9 +1.2 |
| Number of reviews | 75 +46 | 29 |
| Rank in Basel | top 94% | top 44% +50% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.1 | 9.4 +0.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 410 m | 240 m −170 m |
| To the beach | 590 m | 580 m |
| To public transport | 470 m | 300 m −170 m |
| To the airport | 6.9 km | 7.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 34 | 33 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 2 | 6 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
640 m apart
Hotel Merian or Motel One Basel: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Merian or Motel One Basel?
Motel One Basel leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Merian or Motel One Basel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Motel One Basel is closer: 240 m from the centre, against 410 m for Hotel Merian.
How far apart are Hotel Merian and Motel One Basel?
The two hotels are 640 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score