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Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois vs GAIA Hotel Basel
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois is the choice of most reviewers compared to GAIA Hotel. Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois scores 92 with recommendations from 10 publications including Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Afar Magazine.
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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GAIA Hotel Basel
Lonely Planet
Star Service
The Telegraph
Time Out
Independent
Centralbahnstrasse 13 - 15, Basel 4002, Switzerland
From $0 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"This four-star hotel opposite the train station is a treasure trove of unique and unusual works of art. Rooms are spacious and elegant, and the location could not be handier."
Star Service
"Gaia Hotel Basel sits next the train station and eyes the trams and its peers, the top-tier Hotel Victoria and Grand Hotel Euler, and the racy Schweizerhof Hotel."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"A light and bright family-run hotel opposite Basel main station that puts guests’ wellbeing first."
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Time Out
"In addition to the warm welcome you can expect from the staff, the rooms and suites are cheerfully non-corporate with bright accents and all mod-cons to help you feel at home. "
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Independent
"The family-run property has a big focus on sustainable living, including organic breakfast, a zero-waste strategy...you can enjoy the sauna all to yourself for an hour as part of your stay."
