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Sorell Hotel MerianvsHotel Krafft Basel
Both Hotel Merian am Rhein and Hotel Krafft Basel are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Krafft Basel scores significantly better than Hotel Merian am Rhein. Hotel Krafft Basel scores 82 with accolades from 4 reviews such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Sorell Hotel Merian
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Rheingasse 2, Basel CH-4005, Switzerland
From $210/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "Find this delightfully placed four-star hotel on the riverfront with sterling views... A superbly central choice, if a trifle noisy on summer evenings."
DK Eyewitness "In the heart of Basel along the Rhine, a 10-minute walk from the train station... Standard rooms are comfortably furnished; business class, junior suite and suites also available."
Star Service "This is Everyman's Drei Konige, the least expensive option here for anyone seeking a view of the Rhine from an old-town location." Full review
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Guests can request handicapped-accessible accommodations before arrival.
Hotel Krafft Basel
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Fodor's
The Wall Street Journal
New York Times
Independent Lonely Planet
Rheingasse 12, Basel 4058, Switzerland
From $244/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine "If you are looking for a high-quality hotel in Basel, the Krafft is a wonderful choice — but it seems less like a luxury hotel and more like the apartment of your dreams." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This historic hotel on the Rhine creaks with storybook charm." Full review
Fodor's "On the waterfront, Krafft has a can't-get-any-better location that makes it perfect for people-watching." Full review
The Wall Street Journal "Basel, wedged between France and Germany an hour north of Bern, also features an old town with a Gothic cathedral overlooking a river, but our focus here is more contemporary. Take the #8..."
Switzerland by Train: The Ultimate 3-Day Itinerary
April 21, 2022
New York Times "Krafft Basel is a trendy hotel with lots of character, river-view rooms, and a great location in Kleinbasel, close to the Middle Bridge"
36 Hours in Basel
February 20, 2020
Independent "You’ll still see traces of period features, like the spiral staircase that sweeps up to the fourth floor or the colourful tiles, but the rooms are smart, modern and well equipped. "
Basel city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Switzerland’s underrated third city
December 23, 2022
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Book a river-view room with a balcony if you can.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Sculptural modern chandeliers dangle in the creaky-floored dining room overlooking the Rhine, and minimalist tea bars... adorn each landing of the spiral stairs." Full review
