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Hotel City InnvsGrand Hotel Les Trois Rois
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois ranks significantly better than Hotel City Inn. Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois comes in at #1 in Basel with accolades from 10 publications like Afar Magazine, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
Hotel City Inn
Fodor's
Centralbahnplatz 14, Basel 4002, Switzerland
From $79/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Business Center
Fodor's "If you'd rather do without all the pomp and circumstance, consider one of the brightly colored, crisply furnished rooms at the City Inn." Full review
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 Show All Reviews
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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