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Grand Hotel Les Trois RoisvsThe Passage
Both Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois and The Passage are endorsed by experts. On balance, Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois ranks significantly higher than The Passage. Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois comes in at #1 in Basel with accolades from 10 sources such as Fodor's, Afar Magazine and DK Eyewitness.
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
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Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Hideaway Report
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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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The Passage Fodor's The Telegraph Time Out
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Steinengraben 51, Basel 4051, Switzerland
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "The hotel is an architectural "passage" from the bustling modern city at its front to the quiet medieval Spalenberg behind." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Passage is a functional four-star city hotel with lashings of cool, somewhere between Scandi chic and space age." Full review
Time Out "This quirky boutique hotel offers rooms, suites and loft apartments and is a good choice if you are looking for light, bright accommodation." Full review
Independent "The Passage has urban design plus a fitness room and sauna"
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