Hotel Sorell Hotel Merian
This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, riverside walks and old-town exploration – Check location Rheingasse 2, Old Town Kleinbasel, 4005 Basel, Switzerland – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, riverside walks and old-town exploration – Check location Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 993 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)
perfect 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.
United States of AmericaStaff was great, and brought out luggage up when the room was ready. The breakfast items were outstanding! Location was great. Extras, like the Basel Card, very much appreciated.
United States of America
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
Image of the property
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!
- What guests loved the most:
-
Rune
Norway
-
William
United States of America
-
Christina
United States of America
-
Stephanie
United States of America
-
Hanan
United States of America
-
Jack
United States of America
-
Chris
Canada
-
Sandra
United States of America
-
Jeff
United States of America
-
Nancy
United States of America
Stay in the heart of Basel – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, riverside walks and old-town exploration – Check location Excellent location – show map
One of our best sellers in Basel! 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.
Old Town Kleinbasel is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, riverside walks and old-town exploration.
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.
We speak your language!
What would you like to know?
No thanksThank you for your time
Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers
CloseWe're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again.
RetryMost popular facilities
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
Bookers love...
“river view”
46 related reviews
“friendly staff”
34 related reviews
“excellent location”
33 related reviews
Located in the heart of Basel, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6
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.
| Sleeps | Room Type | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max adults: 2. Max children: 1 |
Standard Double or Twin Room
|
|||
|
|
||||
| Max adults: 1. Max children: 1 |
Standard Single Room
|
|||
|
|
||||
| Max adults: 2 |
Double Room with Christmas Package
|
|||
|
|
||||
| Max adults: 4. Max children: 1 |
Apartment with Balcony
|
|||
|
|
||||
| Max adults: 2 |
Superior Twin Room with River View
|
|||
|
|
||||
| Max adults: 1 |
Superior Single Room with River View
|
|||
|
|
||||
| Max adults: 4 |
Standard Family Room
|
|||
|
|
||||
| Max adults: 1 |
Business Queen Room
|
|||
|
|
||||
| Max adults: 2. Max children: 1 |
Deluxe Twin Room with River View
|
|||
|
|
||||
4 reasons to choose Sorell Hotel Merian
Why book with us?
Prices you can't beat!
Manage your bookings online
The staff speaks English
Booking is safe
Hotel surroundings
– This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, riverside walks and old-town exploration – Check location Excellent location – show map Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!Closest Landmarks *
-
Blue and White House0.2 miles
-
Marktplatz Basel0.2 miles
-
Basel Cathedral0.3 miles
-
Pfalz Basel0.3 miles
-
University of Basel0.4 miles
-
Palazzo Colombino Basel0.4 miles
-
Basel Christmas Market0.4 miles
-
Kunstmuseum Basel0.4 miles
-
Jewish Museum of Basel0.5 miles
-
Architectural Museum0.5 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
-
Marktplatz Market0.6 miles
-
Coop Supermarket0 miles
Natural Beauty *
-
Rhein River0 miles
Closest Airports *
-
Basel-Mulhouse Airport3.9 miles
-
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg3.9 miles
-
Belp Airport45 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
-
Tinguely Fountain0.5 miles
-
Spalentor0.5 miles
-
Badischer Bahnhof0.9 miles
-
Basel Zoological Garden0.9 miles
-
Basel SBB0.9 miles
-
St. Jakob-Park2 miles
-
Schaulager2.4 miles
-
Roman Town of Augusta Raurica6.4 miles
-
Mulhouse Hospital16.2 miles
-
Mulhouse Train Station17.1 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“The room was clean and great extra things in the bathroom like small sewing kit which came in handy, the location is great close to the exhibition centre but as...”
Netherlands“Very comfortable beds. Excellent breakfast with the best scrambled eggs I have tasted. We made good use of the hotel bicycles which were ideal for exploring th...”
United Kingdom“Location, bed & linen, bathroom, breakfast, Beatrice at front desk”
CanadaWhat would you like to know?
No thanksThank you for your time
Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers
CloseWe're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again.
Retry-
Café Spitz
Food: Mediterranean, Local
Facilities of Sorell Hotel Merian Great facilities! Review score, 8.0
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Pets
-
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
-
Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
-
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
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- French
Thanks for your help!
Your opinion helps us figure out what kinds of info we should ask properties for.
Back to propertyWhoops! It looks like something went wrong submitting this. Try again?
Retry
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
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.
| 0 - 2 years |
Can use a crib or extra bed
when requested
|
FREE |
| 3 - 11 years |
Can use an extra bed
when requested
|
FREE |
| 12+ years |
Can use an extra bed
when requested
|
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
-
Room options at Sorell Hotel Merian include:
- Single
- Double
- Twin
- Family
- Apartment
-
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
-
Check-in at Sorell Hotel Merian is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
-
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.
-
From the nearest airport, you can get to Sorell Hotel Merian by:
- Taxi 20 minutes
- Airport shuttle (public) 40 minutes
-
Sorell Hotel Merian offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Bikes available (free)
-
Sorell Hotel Merian has 1 restaurants:
- Café Spitz
-
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
