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Basel Youth Hostel vs Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois is preferred by most professionals compared to Basel Youth Hostel. Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois comes in at #1 in Basel with approval from 10 publications including Hideaway Report, Star Service and Fodor's.
Basel Youth Hostel
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
Sankt Alban-Kirchrain 10, Basel 4052, Switzerland
From $46 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Meeting Rooms
- Conferences
Lonely Planet
"Rooms have up to four beds and there’s generally plenty of space. Hang out in the interior courtyard in summer...selected this as one of our recommended hostels in Basel."
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Lonely Planet
"Designed by Basel-based architects Buchner & Bründler, this swank modern hostel in a very pleasant neighbourhood is flanked by tree-shaded squares and a rushing creek."
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Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
Concierge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Hideaway Report
The Telegraph
Time Out
Travel + Leisure
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Hideaway Report
94.0
"Historic luxury hotel overlooking the Rhine in a romantic Old Town setting."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"A flamboyantly grand yet intimate grande dame with huge red-velvet-draped windows looking out to the Rhine."
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Time Out
"Elegantly perched on the bank of the Rhine, this magnificent 5 star hotel retains much of its original character without being stuffy."
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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"
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