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Hotel · ★★★★ · Dorint Hotels & Resorts
# Essential by Dorint Basel City

Rosental, Basel, Switzerland

8.9 ·  Excellent 292 reviews ·  #10 #10 of 33 in Basel ·  7.6 Location score
## About Essential by Dorint Basel City

Essential by Dorint Basel City is a hotel in Rosental, Basel, Switzerland. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 292 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 1.3 km from the centre of Basel. The nearest beach is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport, EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL), is 7.0 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 171

- **Floors:** 5

- **Opened:** 2002

- **Last renovated:** 2013

- **Chain:** Dorint Hotels & Resorts

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 12

Schoenaustrasse 10

## How Essential by Dorint Basel City scores

Better rated than 74% of hotels in Basel

-   Guest rating **8.9**
-   Location **7.6**
-   Facilities **2.5**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **6.3**
-   Public transport **8.5**

Basel average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **74**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **55**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **8**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Basel, Gewerbeschule</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">420 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Basel</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Warteck Museum Basel410 m
-   Art, Kunstmesse AG, in Basel440 m
-   Cocteau-Kabinett600 m
-   Stromboli - Kleinbasel820 m
-   Chemiemuseum Basel850 m
-   RappazMuseum950 m

## Essential by Dorint Basel City: in detail

Essential by Dorint Basel City provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Services offered by taxi and shuttle at the hotel ensure effortless exploration of Basel. Parking is accessible, supplied by the hotel for guests who arrive by car. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. For extended visits or whenever required, the dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at hotel, select rooms are equipped with air conditioning to improve your stay. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as cable TV offered in certain accommodations. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker, bottled water and mini bar. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Each morning at Essential by Dorint Basel City, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. Begin your holiday mornings right with your essential cup of coffee, offered daily at the cafe on-site. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar. Snack vending machines operate around the clock, providing you with easy access to treats regardless of the hour. Essential by Dorint Basel City provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Eliminate those holiday calories by stopping by hotel and making use of their well-equipped exercise amenities.

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## Questions about Essential by Dorint Basel City

### How do guests rate Essential by Dorint Basel City?

Essential by Dorint Basel City has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 292 reviews, which is better than 74% of rated hotels in Basel.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Essential by Dorint Basel City?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Essential by Dorint Basel City include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Essential by Dorint Basel City?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Essential by Dorint Basel City from the airport?

The nearest airport, EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL), is 7.0 km away in a straight line.

### Is Essential by Dorint Basel City close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.2 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Essential by Dorint Basel City have?

Essential by Dorint Basel City has 171 rooms on 5 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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