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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 484 guest reviews
- Access to gym on-site
- Hotel has 171 rooms
- 5 floors in property
- Check in time: 3 PM
- Check out time: 12 PM
- Group score of 8.6/10
- Hotel has 8 meeting rooms
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Boat trip on the Rhine, Musical Theater, Zoo, City Golf, Grand Casino, Museums
Map of Essential by Dorint Basel City
Property Description
Basel, the city in the border triangle and the largest exhibition and trade fair center in Switzerland has its very special geographical location to thank for its unique flair. Here life is pulsating and the art scene enjoys a worldwide reputation, which is also reflected in the city's museums and galleries. A shopping haven with Mediterranean flair that can be enjoyed in the numerous street side cafés, but especially an economic hub, which attracts exhibition and congress visitors from around the globe. And the 3-star conference hotel Dorint “An der Messe” is the ideal starting point for both private and business trips to the city of Basel. The service oriented team ensures that all our guests at the Dorint Hotel feel completely at home. The bright, cheery hotel rooms - well equipped for the business traveler, the beautiful gardens and the delicacies served in our restaurant “Côte Jardin” help to ensure that your visit to Basel is a truly sensory experience.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3 PM |
| Check Out: | 12 PM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2011 |
| Floors: | 5 |
| Rooms: | 171 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 162 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 1 |
| Suites: | 0 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 8 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 5699 sq. feet |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | On-site |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 0.3 Mi |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 24 h |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 30 days before Check-In | |
| Nightly Parking: | 20 |
| Total Taxes: | 10.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Parking Fee: | 20.00 Per Night (CHF) |
| Additional Person Fee: | 10.00 Per Night (CHF) |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 26.00 Per Night (CHF) |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Central location
- Charge for early check out
- Child facilities
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary newspaper
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Currency exchange
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Garage
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Internet - wireless
- Ironing facilities
- Kitchenette in room
- Laundry facilities
- Licensed bar
- Membership required
- Movies in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Quiet location
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- Games room
- Concierge service
Airport & Shuttle Information
Euro-Airport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, ca. 10 km, non shuttle available, ca. CHF 45,00
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Pet Friendly?
Yes! Pets are allowed.
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Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Café Frühling - A cozy café offering a variety of breakfast options, located 1.2 km from the hotel.
- Lunch: Ueli Brewery - Enjoy traditional Swiss dishes at this historic brewery, only 2 km from your stay.
- Dinner: Restaurant Bel Etage - Experience fine dining with a creative twist, located 2.1 km from the hotel.
- Activity: Kunstmuseum Basel - Explore Switzerland's oldest public art collection, featuring works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, just 1.8 km away.
- Breakfast: Nomad Eatery - Start your day with a healthy breakfast in this modern, laid-back café, located 1.5 km from the hotel.
- Lunch: Zum Isaak - Offers a great selection of local cuisine, located on the Münsterplatz, about 2 km from your location.
- Dinner: Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl - Indulge in a three Michelin-starred dining experience, situated 2.2 km from the hotel.
- Activity: Basel Zoo - Visit one of the oldest and largest zoos in Switzerland, a fun experience 2.5 km away.
- Breakfast: Bäckerei Kult - Enjoy freshly baked goods and a cup of coffee, just a short 1 km walk.
- Lunch: Walliser Kanne - Savor traditional Swiss dishes, especially fondue, located 1.9 km from the hotel.
- Dinner: Eiscafé Acero - End your day with delicious homemade ice cream and light meals, just 1.1 km away.
- Activity: Tinguely Museum - Discover the fascinating kinetic art of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely, located 3 km away.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Essential by Dorint Basel City
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Essential by Dorint Basel City.
Feel free to use the Essential by Dorint Basel City meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Basel event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Meters) | Size (sqm.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Schaffhausen | 7 x 6 x 3 | 48 | --/-- | -- | 16 | 20 | 16 | 20 | --/-- | 25 | -- | -- |
Close This SchaffhausenThe seminar hotel Dorint An der Messe Basel offers alongside its ideal location next to the fairground especially the needed quietness and individual service, which will turn your conference, board meeting, training, seminar, company event of family event into a huge success! We offer the fitting premises for all kind of functions up to 80 persons, combined with up to date conference equipment. As the need arises our 5 light flooded conference rooms at the 1st floor with 215 sqm all together can be combined at your request. This is part of our tailor made service, which is geared around your needs, pre- during and post- your convention. All rooms offer daylight, but may also be blacked out in the twinkle of an eye, which makes them an ideal presentation surrounding. Furthermore our up to date conference technique will make it easy for you to have successful functions at our hotel. Room Type: Boardroom Total Size: 516.7 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 7 x 6 x 3 M. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Amenities Available
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| Wallis | 6 x 5 x 3 | 32 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | 10 | 12 | --/-- | 15 | 15 | -- |
Close This WallisRoom Type: Boardroom Total Size: 344.4 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 3 M. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 2 Amenities Available
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| Bern 1 | 6 x 5 x 3 | 33 | --/-- | -- | -- | 12 | 10 | 12 | --/-- | 15 | 15 | -- |
Close This Bern 1Room Type: Boardroom Total Size: 355.2 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 3 M. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Amenities Available
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| Bern 2 | 9 x 5 x 3 | 50 | --/-- | -- | 24 | 22 | 20 | 24 | --/-- | 36 | 36 | -- |
Close This Bern 2Room Type: Boardroom Total Size: 538.2 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 9 x 5 x 3 M. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Amenities Available
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| Bern 3 | 9 x 5 x 3 | 50 | --/-- | -- | 24 | 22 | 20 | 24 | --/-- | 36 | 36 | -- |
Close This Bern 3Room Type: Boardroom Total Size: 538.2 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 9 x 5 x 3 M. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Amenities Available
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| Bern 1 + 2 | 16 x 5 x 3 | 83 | --/-- | -- | 40 | 32 | 30 | 30 | --/-- | 50 | 50 | -- |
Close This Bern 1 + 2Room Type: Boardroom Total Size: 893.4 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 16 x 5 x 3 M. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 6 Natural Light?: Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Amenities Available
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| Bern 2 + 3 | 19 x 5 x 3 | 100 | --/-- | -- | 50 | 42 | 40 | 40 | --/-- | 60 | 60 | -- |
Close This Bern 2 + 3Room Type: Boardroom Total Size: 1076.4 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 19 x 5 x 3 M. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 6 Natural Light?: Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Amenities Available
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| Bern 1 - 3 | 25 x 5 x 3 | 133 | --/-- | -- | 70 | 52 | 50 | 40 | --/-- | 80 | 80 | -- |
Close This Bern 1 - 3Room Type: Boardroom Total Size: 1431.6 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 25 x 5 x 3 M. Floor Level: 1 Windows: 9 Natural Light?: Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about Essential by Dorint Basel City
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Essential by Dorint Basel City have?
There are 171 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Essential by Dorint Basel City?
Yes, they have 8 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
Is there a gym at Essential by Dorint Basel City?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
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