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Grand Hotel Les Trois RoisvsBasel Backpack
Both Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois and Basel Backpack are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois is preferred by most writers compared to Basel Backpack. Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois comes in at 92 with recommendations from 10 publications such as Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Hideaway Report.
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
Concierge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Hideaway Report
The Telegraph
Time Out
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Blumenrain 8, Basel 4001, Switzerland
From $638/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "The service is flawless, from the tuxedoed waiters to the housekeeping staff, who at turndown leave behind pitchers of water, chocolates, and—surprise!—kiwis."
Fodor's "The hotel remains surprisingly intimate and understated in the best Swiss way." Full review
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Riverside rooms command higher rates, but you can be sure the Rolling Stones and opera star Montserrat Caballé splurged on them.
DK Eyewitness "Classic example of the grand old city hotel, completely refurbished in 2006, in Basel’s Old Town, by the Rhine."
Star Service "Not only enjoys a romantic central location overlooking the left bank of the Rhine and Mittlere Bridge, but it also enjoys a reputation as Basel's best traditional hotel, and rightfully so." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The service is flawless, from the tuxedoed waiters to the housekeeping staff, who at turndown leave behind pitchers of water, chocolates, and—surprise!—kiwis." Full review
Afar Magazine "The classic, old-school gilding and decor were kept, but modern comforts—heated bathroom floors, electronic control panels, and other contemporary touches were added." Full review
Hideaway Report94.0
"Historic luxury hotel overlooking the Rhine in a romantic Old Town setting." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A flamboyantly grand yet intimate grande dame with huge red-velvet-draped windows looking out to the Rhine." Full review
Time Out "Elegantly perched on the bank of the Rhine, this magnificent 5 star hotel retains much of its original character without being stuffy." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Occupies a Belle Époque building on the banks of the Rhine. Its Napoleon Suite is awash in Rococo whimsy, with period velvet furniture, wedding-cake plaster ceilings, and scenic wallpaper"
What to Do, Where to Stay, and What to Eat in Basel, Switzerland
February 27, 2022
Basel Backpack
Lonely Planet
Dornacherstrasse 192, Basel 4053, Switzerland
From $27/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Accessible
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Converted from a factory, this independent hostel has cheerful, colour-coded eight-bed dorms and more sedate doubles and family rooms. It has a crisp feel." Full review
