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Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois vs hotel brasserie au violon
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois ranks significantly better than hotel brasserie au violon. Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois has a TripExpert Score of 92 with approval from 10 publications including Concierge, Fodor's and Hideaway Report.
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
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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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hotel brasserie au violon
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Im Lohnhof 4, Basel CH 4051, Switzerland
From $112 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
- Breakfast buffet
Fodor's
"Housed in a 12th-century building that served as a cloister and then a prison, the hotel now captivates its clientele with subdued elegance, a peaceful location, and a terrific restaurant."
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Frommer's
"This historic site, once a 12th-century cloister for priests and from 1835 to 1995 a famous prison, is now an offbeat hotel of comfort and grace."
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One generally tries to avoid overnighting in a prison, but not in this case.
DK Eyewitness
"This old prison was converted into a modern hotel in the Old Town with a lively French brasserie. The guest rooms
were knocked together from old cells, and look into quiet inner..."
The Telegraph
8.0
"This historic converted prison is modest but charming with a touch of class."
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Time Out
"A prison until 1995, the building has been beautifully converted into a 20-room hotel that oozes charm. "
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