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Royal Hotel vs Hotel Krafft Basel
Royal Hotel and Hotel Krafft Basel are both rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Krafft Basel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Royal Hotel. Hotel Krafft Basel ranks #3 in Basel with recommendations from 4 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Royal Hotel
Lonely Planet
Schwarzwaldallee 179, Basel 4058, Switzerland
From $124 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Business Center
- Meeting Rooms
Lonely Planet
"The best of a smaller hotel bunch around the German train station on the northern bank. Its 15 rooms scream modernity and are superbly equipped... Reception shuts up shop on weekends."
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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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