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hotel brasserie au violon vs Basel Marriott Hotel

Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, hotel brasserie au violon ranks significantly higher than Swissotel Le Plaza Basel. hotel brasserie au violon is ranked #4 in Basel with approval from 5 reviewers including Fodor's, Time Out and Frommer's.

hotel brasserie au violon
hotel brasserie au violon
7 / 10
Im Lohnhof 4, Basel CH 4051, Switzerland
From $112 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Restaurant
  • Multilingual
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Breakfast buffet
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Fodor's 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 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 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 The Telegraph
8.0
"This historic converted prison is modest but charming with a touch of class." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"A prison until 1995, the building has been beautifully converted into a 20-room hotel that oozes charm. " Full review
Basel Marriott Hotel
Basel Marriott Hotel
7 / 10
Messeplatz 25, Basel 4005, Switzerland
From $207 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Star Service Star Service
"This is the slickest and largest commercial hotel in the city, and it is a convention-planner's dream. Weekend rates provide excellent value." Full review