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Hotel Spalentor - Ihr sympathisches Stadthotel

Schönbeinstrasse 1, 4056 Basel, Switzerland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 2506 reviews)

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8.9
Excellent
2,504 reviews

Room was very nice and clean. Loved the location. Close to the bus, which was free using the ticket from the hotel, and close to the train terminal using the bus. So many stores and restaurants close by. Liked the espresso machine in the room.

Jan United States of America

The staff were fantastic. Their enthusiasm was infectious

Narasimhan India

Convenient location. Clean room and friendly staff.

Gaurang Norway

Location was excellent. Room size was larger than I expected. Staff was very helpful with maps to get around and dinner recommendations.

Colleen United States of America

Great location by the city gates, very clean and spacious room, very comfortable beds, excellent breakfast, excellent, helpful staff.

Susan Canada

great location - next to train station. convenient to historic area. exceptionally helpful staff.

Harvey United States of America

wonderful staff, accommodations, and location. rooms were modern and location is very close to bus stop and city center.

Borrah United States of America

People working for this hotel are really customer oriented, kind and always in a good mood.

Florian France

the staff were just amazing and the location was fantastic

Paula Canada

Location was great, but some noise from trams at night

Lisa United States of America
8.9
Excellent
2,504 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Room was very nice and clean. Loved the location. Close to the bus, which was free using the ticket from the hotel, and close to the train terminal using the bus.”
    Jan Jan United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff were fantastic. Their enthusiasm was infectious”
    Narasimhan Narasimhan India India
  • “Convenient location. Clean room and friendly staff.”
    Gaurang Gaurang Norway Norway
  • “Location was excellent. Room size was larger than I expected. Staff was very helpful with maps to get around and dinner recommendations.”
    Colleen Colleen United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location by the city gates, very clean and spacious room, very comfortable beds, excellent breakfast, excellent, helpful staff.”
    Susan Susan Canada Canada
  • “great location - next to train station. convenient to historic area. exceptionally helpful staff.”
    Harvey Harvey United States of America United States of America
  • “wonderful staff, accommodations, and location. rooms were modern and location is very close to bus stop and city center.”
    Borrah Borrah United States of America United States of America
  • “People working for this hotel are really customer oriented, kind and always in a good mood.”
    Florian Florian France France
  • “the staff were just amazing and the location was fantastic”
    Paula Paula Canada Canada
  • “Location was great, but some noise from trams at night”
    Lisa Lisa United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.7
  • Facilities9.1
  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location9.2
8.9
Excellent
2,504 reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.3
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Hotel Spalentor is located opposite the Botanic Gardens, a 5-minute walk from the Old Town of Basel and the University, and offers free bicycles, free WiFi, a fitness area and a quiet garden with a chestnut tree.

Each of the spacious rooms features air conditioning, a coffee machine, a large flat-screen TV, a DVD Player and a large choice of free DVDs. There is also a mini-bar in each room.

You can quickly reach the airport, the train stations and the Messe Basel fairgrounds by public transport, which can be used for free during your stay at the Spalentor hotel. The Spalentor Bus Stop is just 100 feet away.

Guests can relax in the hotel's own bar or in the hotel´s courtyard, and can get active in the fitness area. Baby seats and cycle helmets for the rental bikes are available as well.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Hotel Spalentor - Ihr sympathisches Stadthotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 23, 2009

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Most popular amenities
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Fitness center
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Basel, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, American

Private parking at the hotel

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Room was very nice and clean. Loved the location. Close to the bus, which was free using the ticket from the hotel, and close to the train terminal using the bus. So many stores and restaurants close by. Liked the espresso machine in the room.”
  • Narasimhan
    IndiaIndia
    “The staff were fantastic. Their enthusiasm was infectious”
  • Gaurang
    NorwayNorway
    “Convenient location. Clean room and friendly staff.”
  • Colleen
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location was excellent. Room size was larger than I expected. Staff was very helpful with maps to get around and dinner recommendations.”
  • Susan
    CanadaCanada
    “Great location by the city gates, very clean and spacious room, very comfortable beds, excellent breakfast, excellent, helpful staff.”
  • Harvey
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “great location - next to train station. convenient to historic area. exceptionally helpful staff.”
  • Borrah
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “wonderful staff, accommodations, and location. rooms were modern and location is very close to bus stop and city center.”
  • Florian
    FranceFrance
    “People working for this hotel are really customer oriented, kind and always in a good mood.”
  • Paula
    CanadaCanada
    “the staff were just amazing and the location was fantastic”
  • Lisa
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location was great, but some noise from trams at night”
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
  • How far is it to Viking ships?
    Hello, We have 3 different boat stops in Basel. By taxi you need around 15 minutes from those to our hotel. We wish you a good arrival! Best regards, Hotel Spalentor
    Answered on 14 October 2019
  • Children are 11 and 14 but they are quite tiny
    Thank you very much for your inquiry. We suggest you call our hotel directly. We are looking forward to your call. Kind regards Hotel Spalentor Verena
    Answered on 8 May 2022
  • Hi, can I just book for one junior suite? It’s for a 3 adult and 2 children because the ex-large double and sofa bed will fit all of us.
    Thank you very much for your question. Please kindly let us know how old your children are. Kind regards Hotel Spalentor Verena
    Answered on 8 May 2022
  • We will be cycling from Baden. Is there somewhere at the hotel where we can keep our bikes safe while we are staying in the hotel?
    Dear Guest Yes we do have a bike shelter in front of the hotel where you can keep your bike safe. We are looking forward to welcome you! Kind regards Hotel Spalentpor
    Answered on 23 January 2020
Hotel area info *
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant zum Tell (Partner-Restaurant)
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Hotel Spalentor - Ihr sympathisches Stadthotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1
Most popular amenities
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Fitness center
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Pool table
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 17 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules

Hotel Spalentor - Ihr sympathisches Stadthotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

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.

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
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 10 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.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

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

Maestro Mastercard Visa EC-Card JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Hotel Spalentor - Ihr sympathisches Stadthotel 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.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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 Hotel Spalentor - Ihr sympathisches Stadthotel 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 Hotel Spalentor - Ihr sympathisches Stadthotel

  • Hotel Spalentor - Ihr sympathisches Stadthotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Cycling
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Darts
    • Bike tours
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Fitness
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Hotel Spalentor - Ihr sympathisches Stadthotel is 1,950 feet from the center of Basel.

  • Guests staying at Hotel Spalentor - Ihr sympathisches Stadthotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • American

  • Yes, Hotel Spalentor - Ihr sympathisches Stadthotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Hotel Spalentor - Ihr sympathisches Stadthotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant zum Tell (Partner-Restaurant)

  • Check-in at Hotel Spalentor - Ihr sympathisches Stadthotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Hotel Spalentor - Ihr sympathisches Stadthotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite

  • The prices at Hotel Spalentor - Ihr sympathisches Stadthotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.