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Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

Property class: 4
4-star hotel in Basel City Centre, connected to a rail/subway station

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An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, overlooking a body of water and trees.
A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and pendant lighting.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a lamp, and a painting of a cityscape.
A view through a window of a building with a prominent tower and adjacent structures.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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2 Rheingasse, Basel, BS, 4058
  • Place, Basel Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Small Single Room

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a black monitor, a chair, and a potted plant.

Small Single Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Small Queen Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a lamp, and a plant.

Small Queen Room

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and wardrobe.

City Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for River Double Room with Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

River Double Room with Balcony

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • River view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for River Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a plant, a TV, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings.

River Double Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Two Bedroom

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a view of the city through sheer curtains.

Family Two Bedroom

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for River Junior Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a view of buildings.

River Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a small bedside table, a lamp, and a view through a sliding door.

Penthouse two-bedroom apartment

  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

About the area

Basel

City center stay.At this Basel City Centre hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Martinskirche and Basel University. Rhine and White and Blue House are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Basel University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basel Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marktplatz - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Basler Muenster - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Congress Center Basel - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Basel Bad Station - 19 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alchemist - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zum Schmale Wurf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Manora Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zum alte Schluuch - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

4-star hotel in Basel City Centre, connected to a rail/subway station
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 323 square feet (30 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 323 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 offers 64 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. 83-cm flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (CHF 30 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CHF 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (44 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Null
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (43 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 83-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per day.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 25 per person
  • Self parking fee: CHF 30 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Merian am Rhein Basel
Merian Basel Self Check in
Merian am Rhein Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Merian am Rhein Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Basel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 to the airport?

Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 is 6.3 mi (25-min drive) away from the EuroAirport Airport (BSL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 on Nov 1, 2026 start from CA $202, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026.

How close is Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 to the beach?

This hotel is 5.2 mi (25-min drive) from Plage de Huningue.

Does Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CHF 25 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Casino Basel (6-min drive) and Casino Barriere De Blotzheim (12-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CHF 30 per night.

Does Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 have a pool?

Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 does not have a pool.

Does Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 to downtown Basel?

Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 is 0.2 mi away from Basel.

Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 34 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic location, staff really helpful. Rooms clean but basic. No air conditioning was a problem during the hot weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel position is very very nice, directly on Rhein riverside. And we got a room upgrade for a riverside balcony double room. But for being a 4-star hotel it has also some pretty obvious weaknesses: no air conditioning in the room and very weak elsewhere in the lobby - a fan was placed on a chair in the room, but it just moves hot air around and doesn't give much of a relief. Breakfast buffet also quite unsatisfactory compared to other similar hotels, and very expensive at 25 CHF per person (almost 30EUR...): no croissant/bakery goods (e.g. a cake, a pain au chocolat or whatsoever...), the scrambled eggs were very cold as the container was not heated, choice of grains for yoghurt/milk not too big... Not what you'd expect for such a hotel in such beautiful location. Also on the day of arrival there was a wedding ceremony in the internal restaurant and no available parking space in the garage, nothing against it but could have been informed upfront to the travelers so that we could arrange a parking earlier. All in all not a good value for money in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Das Personal ist sehr nett und hlfsbereit. Zimmer und Bad sind klein ,nicht so modern, jedoch sehr sauber und gepflegt und alles intakt. Tolle Aussicht. Früstück mit frischen Produckten und gute Auswahl.sehr guter Kaffe. Top Lage. Sehr empfelenswert.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Aussicht auf Fluss
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aber leider keine air condition weil die es nicht dürfen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are small, but fair. No A/C. That was a minus. Super clean, great staff, great location, good food and breakfast, I will go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I chose this hotel because I was visiting Basel for a business trip to Messe Basel. The facilities are very clean, and in particular, the elevator made it very easy to move my luggage. In the lobby, there is a lounge with a view of the Rhine River, which makes it a great place to work. There is also a café and bar, so it is especially nice to work while enjoying a coffee. Smoking is allowed, and the location is excellent: it is only a 1-minute walk to the Rhine riverside and a 1-minute walk to the tram station, making it very convenient to get around Basel. In particular, Coop, Lidl, and MANOR are all located within a 2-minute walk, so the hotel is truly in the best location. The bed is comfortable, and the bedding is especially well maintained. The bathroom is clean, and the water pressure is also good. I would definitely stay here again the next time I visit Basel. The front desk staff are especially kind and welcoming. It was an honor to be the first Korean guest to stay at this hotel, and I would like to express my sincere respect and appreciation for the kindness of the front desk staff. If you need water, you can ask at the front desk and choose between still water and sparkling water, so don’t be surprised if there is no refrigerator in the room. :) Thank you very much for your kindness throughout my stay. I hope to see you again next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty. No air conditioning. Super loud construction on the hotel. Bad restaurant. Overall bad !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026