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Hotel Spalentor Basel vs Hotel Krafft Basel
Both Hotel Spalentor Basel and Hotel Krafft Basel are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Krafft Basel ranks significantly better than Hotel Spalentor Basel. Hotel Krafft Basel is ranked #3 in Basel with accolades from 4 reviews including Fodor's, The Telegraph and Afar Magazine.
Hotel Spalentor Basel
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Schoenbeinstrasse 1, Basel 4056, Switzerland
From $159 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"The cozy property features a lobby lounge and bar that serves coffee and drinks, seasonal outdoor seating, and a charming attic-level breakfast room. There's also a basement-level gym and game room."
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Lonely Planet
"Just outside the Spalentor gate to the Old Town, you'll find this stylish hotel suited to both business and leisure travellers."
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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."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"This historic hotel on the Rhine creaks with storybook charm."
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Fodor's
"On the waterfront, Krafft has a can't-get-any-better location that makes it perfect for people-watching."
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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 Planet
Top 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."
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