Das Hotel allgemein
Basel, the city in the border triangle and the largest exhibition and trade fair center in Switzerland has its very special geographical location. Here life is pulsating and the art scene enjoys a worldwide reputation, which is also reflected in the city’s museums and galleries. A shopping heaven with Mediterranean flair that can be enjoyed in the numerous street side cafés, but especially an economic hub, which attracts exhibition and congress visitors from around the globe. And the Essential by Dorint Basel-City is the ideal starting point for both private and business trips to the city of Basel. The service oriented team ensures that all our guests at the Essential by Dorint feel completely at home. The 171 bright, cheery hotel rooms - well equipped for the business traveler, the beautiful gardens and the delicacies served in our restaurant “Côte Jardin” help to ensure that your visit to Basel is a truly sensory experience.
Die Lage des Hotels
Nestled in the Rhine-bend, Basel is regarded as the cultural capital of Switzerland. This university town of great historic relevance with its unique geographic location, has always attracted people from around the world, many of whom have left their mark on the city. In the pulsating city of Basel, both modern business life and the cultural scene enjoy great vibrancy. The Essential by Dorint Basel-City has compiled a selection of fascinating ‘Basel Moments’ with a range of special arrangements that invite you to get to know the city in many different ways – from bathing in the Rhine through theater visits to following in the footsteps of the ancient Romans. All can be easily reached from the Essential by Dorint Basel-City. It is located next to the fairground and the Musical Theatre. The train station Badischer Bahnhof and the city center, as well as the EuroAirport Basel/Mulhouse are just a few minutes away from the hotel. We invite you to experience Basel at its best with us!
Zimmer / Unterbringung im Hotel
The modern Hotel Essential by Dorint in Basel located in direct proximity to the exhibition center is ideal for the business traveler. Furthermore, its excellent accessibility by various means of transport makes the Essential by Dorint Hotel the perfect starting point from which to explore Basel. All 171 rooms are bright and light-filled, and meet the latest standards in modern convenience. Some are air-conditioned, with a large desk that provides plenty of space to prepare for a successful day ahead - a convenience that is appreciated in the single rooms, doubles, apartments or studios alike. Our comfortable apartments are particularly attractive for our long-stay guests. Book your hotel room online and enjoy the benefits of our online booking service.
Gastronomie im Hotel
The Restaurant “Côte Jardin“ Our head chef offers you a varied and interesting choice of specialties from Provence and Tuscany embodying light, Mediterranean cuisine. Added to this, is a relaxed atmosphere and warm colors to make you feel at home straight away – modern, bright and friendly, our restaurant is an extremely inviting venue. The Lobby Bar By day our lobby bar is the ideal meeting point for a drink, coffee or a snack. In the evening it is a cozy and inviting venue to meet with friends and colleagues and enjoy a fine cocktail or to enjoy watching the day’s sporting events together on the flat-screen television.
Sport und Unterhaltung
The conference and meeting hotel Essential by Dorint Basel-City offers not only the ideal location close to the trade fair grounds, but also the necessary quiet and individual service that is sure to make your event a total success – be it a conference, meeting, seminar, company or family celebration. We have suitable rooms and conference equipment to accommodate any type of event for up to 80 participants. Our 5 light-filled meeting and conference rooms covering an area of 215m² on the first floor can be flexibly combined as required. This is yet another aspect of our individual service: we focus entirely on your specific requirements before and during your conference, seminar or celebration. All rooms have daylight, but can also be totally darkened in an instant, thus becoming perfect presentation rooms within seconds. Our modern conference equipment will easily enable you to make your conference a huge success. And when the weather is nice our conference terrace is also at you disposal. Our event team offers you professional support throughout the duration of your event, including assistance with any special requests.
