A stay at Essential by Dorint Basel City places you in the heart of Basel, steps from Musical Theater Basel and 7 minutes by foot from Rosentalanlage. This 4-star hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Congress Center Basel and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Messeturm Basel. Stay in one of 171 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Basel? This hotel has facilities measuring 1970 square feet (183 square meters), including conference space. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property Alerts

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

• A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
• 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.

You need to know

• 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.
• This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
• The property is cleaned and disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
• Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; masks are required in public areas.
• Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
• Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.
• Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.
• This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean & Safe (Switzerland).
• This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO).

Special Instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Instructions

• 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
• Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
• Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

Minimal age

18

Optional fees

• Breakfast fee: between CHF 26 and CHF 26 per person (approximately)
• Covered self parking fee: CHF 25 per day
• Pet fee: CHF 20 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.

Spoken Language

German

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