Hotel Sorell Hotel Merian
Rheingasse 2, Old Town Kleinbasel, 4005 Basel, Switzerland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 1245 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
(1) Location on river; (2) Friendly, helpful & accommodating staff; (3) Comfortable, well-equipped bedroom with appreciated upgrade; (4) Excellent breakfast range; (5) International TV news.
SwitzerlandWonderful comfort and amenities, high quality breakfast, friendly staff, ideal location, convenient transport benefit included. Can't say enough, best value in old town at the moment!
BelgiumWell located hotel. The room was however too noisy because of people in the street, and old windows in the room that was on the 2nd floor
Switzerlandthey 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.
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Sorell Hotel Merian
- What guests loved the most:
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Jeremy
Switzerland
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Philip
Belgium
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Donia
Switzerland
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Elke
Germany
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Rune
Norway
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Wdpaiva
United States of America
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Christina
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Stephanie
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Hanan
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Jack
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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.
Located in the heart of Basel, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7
Breakfast Info
Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet
Private parking at the hotel
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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Standard Double or Twin Room
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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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See what guests loved the most:
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Jeremy
Switzerland“(1) Location on river; (2) Friendly, helpful & accommodating staff; (3) Comfortable, well-equipped bedroom with appreciated upgrade; (4) Excellent breakfast range; (5) International TV news.”
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Philip
Belgium“Wonderful comfort and amenities, high quality breakfast, friendly staff, ideal location, convenient transport benefit included. Can't say enough, best value in old town at the moment!”
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Donia
Switzerland
“Well located hotel. The room was however too noisy because of people in the street, and old windows in the room that was on the 2nd floor”
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Elke
Germany“they gave me an upgrade, so I had a room to the river, wonderful!”
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Rune
Norway“perfect location, nice place located at the river and tram station next to hotel !”
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Wdpaiva
United States of America“We 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.”
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Christina
United States of America
“The location is excellent. Short walk to everywhere. Tram stop only minutes walk away.”
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Stephanie
United States of America
“The 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!”
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Hanan
United States of America
“Location 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.”
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Jack
United States of America
“Good 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.”
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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
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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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River Rhein0 miles
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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
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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
- 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
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Secure parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 28 per day.
Transportation
- Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Currency exchange
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
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 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
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 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
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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CHF 50 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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CHF 70 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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently 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
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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
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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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Yes, Sorell Hotel Merian is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Guests staying at Sorell Hotel Merian can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- American
- Buffet
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Room options at Sorell Hotel Merian include:
- Single
- Double
- Twin
- Family
- Apartment
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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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Sorell Hotel Merian is 1,300 feet from the center of Basel.
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Sorell Hotel Merian offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
