On our way to a Viking cruise out of Basel, we decided to go in a couple days early to adjust to…read morethe time change, and to wander around the city. We chose Hotel Spalentor primarily for its location. I did not include the breakfast buffet, because we planned to just walk around and find something. Well, the first morning we were a little more tired than expected, so we did in fact do the breakfast. It's basically in the attic of the hotel, but they've done it up very nice and quaint. The buffet was pretty basic, although it did include some very good cheese selections. Service was great, as was the coffee, made fresh cup by cup. Only complaint there is that the cups are very small....so I think we each ended up having 3 cups. The hotel itself was great. The location is perfect for walking around Basel, and we actually walked across the Rhine river one night for dinner, and it only took us about 20 minutes....and what a beautiful walk! Everything was clean, comfortable and the staff were great. Everyone spoke enough English, that we had no problem communicating. The only negative I could see, might be parking if you have a rental car. We didn't, so I wasn't an issue for us. But there didn't seem to be a lot of parking there....but then that also looked to be the case for the whole city. Great city to visit, and if we ever go back for a longer stay, we would definitely consider Hotel Spalentor again.

Our family stayed two days prior to a river cruise. The rates were good, and we got a 10%…read morediscount by booking directly with them. The staff was wonderful! The rooms are large, and they have a breakfast daily. We would stay there again without hesitation.

This hotel is stunning! The staff is really professional. It is a wonderful place to have a coffee…read moreor tea break. The menu is pricy but it is a highly rated international hotel, so that makes sense. I went early in the morning and enjoyed tea and coffee with my family. The setting is incredible and it was quiet and peaceful.

What a fantastic experience this grand hotel was - from check-in to check-out. We were here for a…read morespecial wedding anniversary and they treated us more like loving family than guests. To say the service was 5-stars would not be giving the whole picture. It was relaxed, charming elegance with many small kindnesses adding up to a very warm happy experience. And the food was other level. We were fortunate to dine at Cheval Blanc and it lived up to its lofty reputation. A definite "wow" experience. But the hotel cuisine at lunch and even breakfast was also top-level. There are windows into the kitchen in the hotel and you can watch the chefs (including renowned chef Knofl) hard at work performing their craft. All of this does not come inexpensively. This is a 5-star hotel and Cheval Blanc is a 3 star Michelin restaurant. So you will have to spend some money for the experience. But there are many expensive experiences that do not live up to expectations. This one does and, in fact, exceeds them. Note: this hotel is part of the Amex Grand Hotels program which provides a room upgrade if available and a 100 Swiss franc spending credit in the hotel.

Great location! Fresh, clean, modern boutique hotel with 4 restaurants in a great shopping and…read moredining neighborhood ready for postcard quality pictures around every corner. Staff are attentive without being intrusive multi-lingual and helpful when asked. The rooms are tastefully appointed with lots of nice touches like complimentary slippers, green water and toiletries, and an espresso cup machine and both sparkling and spring water bottles chilling in the mini fridge when you arrive.

Friendly people, big room, clean, have us a cocktail, great location. Everything was perfect!read more

We loved Basel and had a great stay! Central location and walkable to many sites and cafes…read more Sprüngli (chocolate shop) was a 2 min walk from the front door. Celine was incredibly helpful with getting us acquainted with the area, providing local recommendations, arranging transportation and even offered the hotel wicklefisch to float down the Rhine (highly recommend, especially if it's warm out - it was perfect weather when we went). We also really appreciated Daniel and Ivan for giving us good recommendations, being very attentive, and kind. Did not know what to expect, as we had never been before, but Basel was one of our favorite visits. Would definitely come back again for the great service, cleanliness and convenient location.

I've never been to a hotel where I was left feeling so abused before. I'm not sure if this is just…read moreSwiss hospitality or if the attendants at the hotel are particularly rude but it wasn't a terribly nice hotel stay. The ladies at the bar were lovely.

SO GREAT! We stayed in Basel 2 nights before our river cruise. This hotel was one of the cruise…read moreline's preferred hotels. The location is GREAT. Right next to a Coop if you need to buy anything, The bus is just a few feet away. You are walking distance from the Marktplatz and the Events Center. Maurice was so helpful. He gave us coupons for the bus, a bus tour and info on how where to take the bus. The rooms were great. Plenty of space for 2 adults. The bathroom opens with 2 sliding doors. So I hope you are comfortable with your room mate. =) You will need an adapter if you are not from the UK and want to charge your devices. The breakfast buffet was wonderful. Plenty of selection and service was great. Fresh juice, lots of tea selections and yummy coffee. Would definitely recommend this hotel.

I booked this hotel because it got good recommendations and ratings and they had air conditioning…read more They do not have air conditioning comparable to the United States and my room is warm and I am very uncomfortable. This was extremely misleading and we are very disappointed. The hotel is lovely and the staff is lovely, but the room is a sauna

Recently updated rooms. I payed 195.- CHF a night. It's right next to the SBB central station…read more Rooms are nice and clean. Staff friendly. Nice little breakfast buffet. They provide free WiFi and Mobility Pass (public transportation). Downtown with lots of restaurants, bars, movie theaters and shopping is in walking distance.

The Swiss are known for hospitality, and at Schweizerhof,…read morethat`s their specialty! The rooms: nice and big, and a treat of morokopf, English news channels, a giant shower tops it off! Breakfast was fantanstic, birchermüsli and fruit, breads, laks, and cheese, fresh coffee to suit! It`s right next to the bahnhof, and the tram station, after a night at Schweizerhof, you`ll be filled with jubilation!

This hotel is the perfect balance of location, price, ambiance, and staff attentiveness…read more Location: It's very near the train station and therefore near numerous bus lines. The train station has a TI so it's a great stop to ask questions and get directions on which bus to take. Price: It was sub-$200, big and clean room, breakfast included. Oh, oh, the mini bar is FREE!!! What more can I say? Ambiance: This is the boutique hotel category. Very charmingly decorated throughout. The breakfast room is simply beautiful. Staff: We arrived early and knew it's too early to access our room. The front desk tagged our luggage, checked us in, gave us the Basel cards, and when we returned at end of day, picked up our keys, and our luggage are magically in our room. They don't do the cheesy American thing where they waited till you are in the room, so the staff will wait for a tip. Love that about Europe! About the Basel card, this is a freebie that all hotels offer their guests. (Not sure if it's a limited time thing) Free public transportation, including the bus to the airport(!), and 50% off many museums! I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Basel.

Nice little family-owned hotel right across from the train station. The Hotel St. Gotthard is a…read moredelightful alternative to the Hilton and other big places nearby. Basel isn't really a tourist destination. It's more a business center and finance crossroads. But it has a beautiful old town area, with the River Rhein running beside it. Hotel St. Gotthard provides nice rooms which are well appointed, immaculately clean, quiet, and very comfortable. The rooms facing the rail line can be noisy due to the sounds of the trolley, although if you request one, you can get a standard room facing the courtyard in the back, which will be very quiet. The breakfast buffet, which is included in your room rate (along with free Wi-Fi and free goodies in the minibar) works well although it can be spotty like everywhere else. I highly recommend Hotel St. Gotthard Basel.

We had brunch at the restaurant downstairs, variety of food was nice! But the best part was our…read moreserver, Jean, he was amazing! Thank you for the memorable meal!

For over $400.00 US. a night, expect air conditioning that works!…read more When I pay over $60.00 US for an early check in, I should not have to wait 2 hours pas my check in time for the room to be ready. It would also be nice to hire some employees who have even a little personality ! Never again!

Most rude restaurant I have encountered in Switzerland. We were four of us , friends meeting in…read moreBasel after 30 years. We asked for a table and ordered a few drinks. Then as we were talking one of the waitresses came and told us that we should not be hanging around if we don't want to have dinner. And we had clocked a fairly large check with drinks and water (yes water is also not free). She told us if we wanted drinks then we should have sat at the "other" tables. By the way at least 5 tables were just empty. Basically take your money serve you drinks and ruin your evening by saying such stuff. Many other great places in Basel. DONT GO TO KRAFT

The breakfast buffet was fabulous. I honestly do not remember ever experiencing kinder staff at a…read morehotel. I love everything about this hotel, it is clean and amazing.

Who would design a bathroom with the toilet smack dab behind the door???…read more Location is convenient for business people who might have to attend something at the Exhibition Square, but it requires a tram ride to get to the main part of the city and to walk along the Rhine River. However, a transportation pass is provided by the hotel and the tram stop is either on the corner (#14) or across the street (#6). Both get you to the town center. There is no evening turn down service so we had to request extra towels and a roll of toilet paper. Staff is very friendly and the breakfast that was included was okay. Unfortunately, dining al fresco is a problem everywhere because smoking is just soooooooooooooooooo chic in Europe. They must have some special deal with Tauck because the ending cruise people were there at the same time that the beginning cruise people were there.