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4.8 out of 5

"Great view staff super. Great room good food very helpful staff " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 17 Oct 2019

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Hotel Description

4-star hotel perfect for exploring Basel

Central Basel getaway

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

Restaurant, bar/lounge

A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Self parking, a business center, and a terrace are also offered.

Standard Double Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 3 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Double Room, View (River Rhine View)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Junior Suite

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Business Room, 1 Single Bed

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Superior Double Room, View (River Rhine View)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Sorell Hotel Merian ratings based on 4 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Sorell Hotel Merian

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4 out of 5
Great location!

Posted by , from LUTCHER on 12 Jun. 2022

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5 out of 5
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Posted by on 19 Nov. 2021

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5 out of 5
Great view staff super. Great room good food very helpful staff

Posted by on 17 Oct. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

17 Oct. 2019 by PEmmel

Dear Guest Thank you once again for having chosen our hotel and thank you for taking the time to complete a review about your stay. It is very important to me to get your opinion and comments, since it will help us to maintain the standard of the hotel and its quality of service. Furthermore we will be able to correct small mistakes immediately. I was pleased to read that overall you enjoyed your stay and will pass your comments to my team. Looking forward to welcoming you again at our hotel, I remain With kind regards, Petra Emmel General Manager

5 out of 5
ubicacion excelente, limpieza y desayuno muy bueno.

Posted by on 19 Sep. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

7 Oct. 2019 by PEmmel

Estimado Huésped, Gracias por tomarse el tiempo en compartir su comentario con nosotros. Esperamos poder pronto tener el placer de tenerlo de vuelta en nuestro hotel. Atentamente, Petra Emmel Directora Sorell Hotel Merian

About the Sorell Hotel Merian

Location Rheingasse 2, Basel, BS 4058

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are also featured at Sorell Hotel Merian. Parking is available for a fee. This 4-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1969
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Long-term parking (surcharge) , Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Basel Bad Station (1.8 km / 1.1 mi)
  • Metro station: Marktplatz Tram Stop (0.4 km / 0.2 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking and extended parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Sorell Hotel Merian offers 65 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Basel hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Brasserie Cafe Spitz - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: CHF 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Children stay free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Number of children who can stay free - 2
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Children stay free 6
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Self parking fee: CHF 28 per night
  • Extended parking fee: CHF 28 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per night

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

Hotel Names

  • Best Western Hotel Merian
  • Sorell Hotel Merian Hotel
  • Best Western Hotel Merian am Rhein Basel
  • Best Western Merian am Rhein
  • Best Western Merian am Rhein Basel
  • Merian am Rhein
  • Merian Hotel Basel
  • Sorell Hotel Merian Basel
  • Merian Basel
  • Hotel Merian am Rhein Basel
  • Sorell Hotel Merian Hotel Basel
  • Merian am Rhein Basel

You should know

  • Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National Rating

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

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