Hotel Sorell Hotel Merian
Rheingasse 2, Old Town Kleinbasel, 4005 Basel, Switzerland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 1091 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
*8.8* Marktplatz Basel: only 5 minutes away! (1,200 feet by foot)
*8.8* Basel Cathedral: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)
they gave me an upgrade, so I had a room to the river, wonderful!
Germanyperfect location, nice place located at the river and tram station next to hotel !
NorwayWe had an issue with my room and the team at the Hotel worked hard to resolve. So I was pleased with their responsiveness and diligence.
United States of AmericaThe location is excellent. Short walk to everywhere. Tram stop only minutes walk away.
United States of AmericaThe location of the hotel was great and convenient to the conference center where I attended a meeting. Breakfast was excellent with great service. Room was well appointed and enjoyed the free mini bar water and juice!
United States of AmericaLocation outstanding with view of the river and streetcar stops right across the street. Breakfast buffet enjoyable. Restaurant meals well above average with friendly service personnel.
United States of AmericaGood reception. Recommend parking at the hotel for access to your car. Perfect location on the Rhein right at the bridge to Old Town. Quiet for the hustle and bustle of the city. Good breakfast. Generous amenities.
United States of AmericaAwesome. Totally central with a great river view. Lots of amenities, gym, complementary yoga mats, free non alcoholic drinks in minibar. Free public transportation passes and lots of discount coupons just to name a few. Super breakfast.
CanadaHotel location and staff were wonderful Thank you for the wonderful stay. My brother and sister-in-law were at the Swisshotel and wished they had been at ours!!
United States of AmericaIn the heart of Basel, we found our stay at Hotel Merian simply magnificent! Every person on the staff, from the front desk, to the dining area, to housekeeping were friendly, most helpful and responsive to every question and need. The taxi and tram are just out the door and the views from the riverfront are outstanding.
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Sorell Hotel Merian This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Elke
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Rune
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William
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Stay in the heart of Basel – Excellent location – show map
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.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
Health & safety
Bookers love...
Located in the heart of Basel, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7
Breakfast Info
Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet
Very Good Coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Private parking at the hotel
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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Superior Single Room with River View
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Superior Twin Room with River View
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Deluxe Twin Room with River View
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Business Queen Room
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Standard Family Room
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Apartment with Balcony
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What's nearby *
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Blue and White House0.2 miles
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Marktplatz Basel0.2 miles
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Basel Cathedral0.3 miles
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Pfalz Basel0.3 miles
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University of Basel0.4 miles
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Palazzo Colombino Basel0.4 miles
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Basel Christmas Market0.4 miles
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Kunstmuseum Basel0.4 miles
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Jewish Museum of Basel0.5 miles
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Architectural Museum0.5 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Marktplatz Market0.6 miles
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Coop Supermarket0 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Rhein River0 miles
Closest Airports *
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Basel-Mulhouse Airport3.9 miles
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EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg3.9 miles
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Bern-Belp Airport45 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Tinguely Fountain0.5 miles
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Spalentor0.5 miles
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Badischer Bahnhof0.9 miles
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Basel Zoological Garden0.9 miles
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Basel SBB0.9 miles
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St. Jakob-Park2 miles
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Schaulager2.4 miles
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Roman Town of Augusta Raurica6.4 miles
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Food: Mediterranean, Local
Amenities of Sorell Hotel Merian Great facilities! Review score, 8.1
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Pets
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Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Bikes available (free)
- Cycling Off-site
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 28 per day.
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Secure parking
Transportation
- Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shoeshine
- 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
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Safety features
- Face masks for guests available
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Access to healthcare professionals
- First aid kits available
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
- Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Physical distancing
- Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Contactless check-in/out
Cleanliness & disinfection
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
Food & drink safety
- Delivered food covered securely
- Breakfast to-go containers
- All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Physical distancing in dining areas
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- French
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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 13 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
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Crib by request
Extra bed by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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CHF 50 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
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.
Sorell Hotel Merian accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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.
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.
FAQs about Sorell Hotel Merian
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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.
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Sorell Hotel Merian offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Bikes available (free)
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Sorell Hotel Merian by:
- Taxi 20min
- Airport shuttle (public) 40min
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Room options at Sorell Hotel Merian include:
- Single
- Double
- Twin
- Family
- Apartment
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Guests staying at Sorell Hotel Merian can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- American
- Buffet
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Check-in at Sorell Hotel Merian is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Sorell Hotel Merian has 1 restaurant:
- Café Spitz
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Sorell Hotel Merian (subject to availability):
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
