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Grand Hotel Les Trois Roisvshotel 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
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"
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February 27, 2022
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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." Full review
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." Full review
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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 Telegraph8.0
"This historic converted prison is modest but charming with a touch of class." Full review
Time Out "A prison until 1995, the building has been beautifully converted into a 20-room hotel that oozes charm. " Full review
