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Sorell Hotel Merian

Rheingasse 2, Old Town Kleinbasel, 4005 Basel, Switzerland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 2829 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.2
Very Good
2,825 reviews

Great location, room was very clean and the staff very helpful.

Liri United States of America

The Sorell Hotel Merian was in a perfect location, very nice room with super view of the Rhein river. Breakfast was very good.

Nancy Switzerland

Nice breakfast, great view of the river from the room!

Nadine United States of America

the property was very conveniently located, near public transportation, but also easily walkable to many locations

Donna United States of America

Great view! Beatrice at the front desk was awesome. Wonderful location.

Lisa United States of America

The staff, particularly the night staff, were absolutely fabulous. We arrived later than expected. Beatrice and her co-worker (I apologize for not remembering her name) searched for restaurants in the area that would deliver food since we had not eaten. Their kindness and generosity made our first night at Sorell Hotel Merian comfortable and welcoming. All of the staff were very kind. The room was exceptionally clean, thoughtfully arranged, and remarkably furnished. Fabulous views, perfect location, need I go on??? This hotel exceeded our expectations.

Amy United States of America

The breakfast buffet was excellent! Best smoked salmon I've ever tasted. The location was great by being close to old town and some local areas. It was in easy walking distance to anything you might need. The bus stop was right across the street.

Ann United States of America

best location, super friendly staff, comfortable bed and bedding, delicious breakfast, onsite parking, room with a great view…

Eloise Germany

Carole at reception was great and very helpful. Room was very warm at night and no way to change temp.

Carol United States of America

Great Location, wonderful stuff. Very clean and comfortable room. Really liked the Breakfast.

Moshe Israel
8.2
Very Good
2,825 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Great location, room was very clean and the staff very helpful.”
    Liri Liri United States of America United States of America
  • “The Sorell Hotel Merian was in a perfect location, very nice room with super view of the Rhein river. Breakfast was very good.”
    Nancy Nancy Switzerland Switzerland
  • “Nice breakfast, great view of the river from the room!”
    Nadine Nadine United States of America United States of America
  • “the property was very conveniently located, near public transportation, but also easily walkable to many locations”
    Donna Donna United States of America United States of America
  • “Great view! Beatrice at the front desk was awesome. Wonderful location.”
    Lisa Lisa United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff, particularly the night staff, were absolutely fabulous. We arrived later than expected.”
    Amy Amy United States of America United States of America
  • “The breakfast buffet was excellent! Best smoked salmon I've ever tasted. The location was great by being close to old town and some local areas.”
    Ann Ann United States of America United States of America
  • “best location, super friendly staff, comfortable bed and bedding, delicious breakfast, onsite parking, room with a great view…”
    Eloise Eloise Germany Germany
  • “Carole at reception was great and very helpful. Room was very warm at night and no way to change temp.”
    Carol Carol United States of America United States of America
  • “Great Location, wonderful stuff. Very clean and comfortable room. Really liked the Breakfast.”
    Moshe Moshe Israel Israel

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.0
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.1
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi8.8
High score for Basel
8.2
Very Good
2,825 reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Basel
Filters
City view
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Terrace
Balcony
Bathtub
24-hour front desk
Key card access
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking rooms

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The Sorell Hotel Merian is located right on the river Rhine, in the heart of Basel, offering you charming rooms with a Nespresso coffee machine.

A number of of the rooms overlook the Rhine, providing you with marvelous views of one of Europe’s largest and most important rivers.

Cross the nearby bridge and venture into the city center where a number of museums and attractions are just a short walk away from the Sorell Hotel Merian.

The mobility ticket for free public transport in Basel is included in the rates. On the day of arrival, your booking confirmation guarantees free public transport from the train station or the airport to the hotel.

After a day in the city you can enjoy the tasty food served in the hotel’s restaurant, which is considered one of the best fish restaurants in the city. It features a terrace with superb views of the cathedral.

This is our guests' favorite part of Basel, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Sorell Hotel Merian has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 3, 2005
Hotel chain/brand:
Sorell Hotels

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Most popular amenities
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
24-hour front desk
Room service
Terrace
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Basel, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Basel
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Liri
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location, room was very clean and the staff very helpful.”
  • Nancy
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    “The Sorell Hotel Merian was in a perfect location, very nice room with super view of the Rhein river. Breakfast was very good.”
  • Nadine
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Nice breakfast, great view of the river from the room!”
  • Donna
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “the property was very conveniently located, near public transportation, but also easily walkable to many locations”
  • Lisa
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great view! Beatrice at the front desk was awesome. Wonderful location.”
  • Amy
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff, particularly the night staff, were absolutely fabulous. We arrived later than expected. Beatrice and her co-worker (I apologize for not remembering her name) searched for restaurants in the area that would deliver food since we had...”
  • Ann
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The breakfast buffet was excellent! Best smoked salmon I've ever tasted. The location was great by being close to old town and some local areas. It was in easy walking distance to anything you might need. The bus stop was right across the street.”
  • Eloise
    GermanyGermany
    “best location, super friendly staff, comfortable bed and bedding, delicious breakfast, onsite parking, room with a great view…”
  • Carol
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Carole at reception was great and very helpful. Room was very warm at night and no way to change temp.”
  • Moshe
    IsraelIsrael
    “Great Location, wonderful stuff. Very clean and comfortable room. Really liked the Breakfast.”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • Could you tell me the height of your parking garage
    Dear Guest, Thank you for your question. The height of our garage is approximatly 2meters. Regards, Carole // Front Desk
    Answered on 20 October 2020
  • Is there a fitness room?
    Dear Guests, we offer a Fitness room just 4 minutes walk away. You will receive a voucher so you can use the City Sport Center without costs. Kind ..
    Answered on 9 September 2019
  • Hi, do you have any river view rooms with a double bed?
    We only have twin beds but we can arrange them to a big double bed.
    Answered on 9 October 2022
  • Hi, can I book this room for 2 adults and 2 kids aged 2 & 4? One kid sleeps with us in the same bed and the other one sleeps in baby cot / extra bed
    Hi Yes you can. Best Regards Front Office
    Answered on 7 August 2022
  • Si you have parking?
    Dear Sir or Madam. Yes we do. Best Regards
    Answered on 26 May 2022
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Hotel area info *
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
  • Brasserie Spitz
    • Cuisine
      French • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
Amenities of Sorell Hotel Merian
Great facilities! Review score, 8
Most popular amenities
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
24-hour front desk
Room service
Terrace
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 29 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules

Sorell Hotel Merian takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
7 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 50 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 70 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card EC-Card JCB American Express Cash Sorell Hotel Merian accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Guests receive a BaselCard upon check in. This Guest Card includes complementary use of Public Transport within Basel City and surroundings (Zone 10, 11, 13, 14 & 15, including Euroairport), free WiFi, as well as discounts on admission to cultural and leisure activities. Please note that the public transfer (2nd class) from EuroAirport or Basel main train stations to the hotel on the day of your arrival is free of charge with your booking confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sorell Hotel Merian of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Sorell Hotel Merian

  • Room options at Sorell Hotel Merian include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Apartment
    • Family

  • Check-in at Sorell Hotel Merian is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Sorell Hotel Merian has 1 restaurant:

    • Brasserie Spitz

  • The prices at Sorell Hotel Merian may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Sorell Hotel Merian is 1,300 feet from the center of Basel.

  • Guests staying at Sorell Hotel Merian can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • American

  • Sorell Hotel Merian offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental