hotel brasserie au violonvsHyperion Hotel Basel
Both hotels are praised by experts. Overall, hotel brasserie au violon ranks significantly higher than Hyperion Hotel Basel. hotel brasserie au violon is ranked #4 in Basel with approval from 5 sources like Fodor's, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
hotel brasserie au violon
Im Lohnhof 4, Basel CH 4051, Switzerland
From $112/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
- Breakfast buffet
Fodor's
"Housed in a 12th-century building that served as a cloister and then a prison, the hotel now captivates its clientele with subdued elegance, a peaceful location, and a terrific restaurant." Full review
Frommer's
"This historic site, once a 12th-century cloister for priests and from 1835 to 1995 a famous prison, is now an offbeat hotel of comfort and grace." Full review
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One generally tries to avoid overnighting in a prison, but not in this case.
DK Eyewitness
"This old prison was converted into a modern hotel in the Old Town with a lively French brasserie. The guest rooms
were knocked together from old cells, and look into quiet inner..."
The Telegraph
8.0
"This historic converted prison is modest but charming with a touch of class." Full review
Time Out
"A prison until 1995, the building has been beautifully converted into a 20-room hotel that oozes charm. " Full review
Hyperion Hotel Basel
Messeplatz 12, Basel CH4058, Switzerland
From $168/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"This seriously tall, cutting-edge glass tower is Switzerland's tallest habitable building, making a stay here irresistible. ... Furnishings are crisp and modern."