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Superior Double Room, View (River Rhine View)
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Superior Room, 1 Twin Bed, View (River Rhine View)
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Junior Suite
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Standard Double Room
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Double Room, View (River Rhine View)
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Business Room, 1 Twin Bed
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale Basel hotel in Basel City Centre with business center

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

A stay at Sorell Hotel Merian places you in the heart of Basel, within a 5-minute walk of Martinskirche and Basel University. This upscale hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Congress Center Basel and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from The Palantine.

Make yourself at home in one of the 65 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features a hair salon, shopping on site, and wedding services.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Brasserie Cafe Spitz, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Sorell Hotel Merian

Rheingasse 2, Basel, BS 4058

Renovations & Closures

The property is closed between December 20 and January 05.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Basel hotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Sorell Hotel Merian is a smoke-free property.

  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Elevator
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Express check-out
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1969
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Food and water bowls
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Long-term parking (surcharge)
  • Hair salon
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Shopping on site
  • Banquet hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 65
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Parking

Long-term parking (surcharge) , Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Sorell Hotel Merian offers 65 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Basel hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Alarm clock
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Espresso maker
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided

Where to Eat

Brasserie Cafe Spitz - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 20 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Security system

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Debit cards not accepted

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 6

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Number of children who can stay free - 2

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: CHF 28 per night
  • Extended parking fee: CHF 28 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Best Western Hotel Merian
  • Sorell Hotel Merian Hotel
  • Best Western Hotel Merian am Rhein Basel
  • Best Western Merian am Rhein
  • Best Western Merian am Rhein Basel
  • Merian am Rhein
  • Merian Hotel Basel
  • Sorell Hotel Merian Basel
  • Merian Basel
  • Hotel Merian am Rhein Basel
  • Sorell Hotel Merian Hotel Basel
  • Merian am Rhein Basel

We should mention

Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

Contactless check-out is available.

National Rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

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