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Hotel Spalentor

4.0 star property
Hotel in Basel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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Hotel Spalentor, in Basel's business district, offers a peaceful garden and rooftop terrace. Guests can enjoy local cuisine at partner restaurant Zum Tell, play arcade games, or borrow bicycles for free to explore the city.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Room service

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking (partially with Balcony )

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Schönbeinstrasse 1, Basel, BS, 4056

What's nearby

  • Marktplatz - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basler Muenster - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Basel Art Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Basel Zoo - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Congress Center Basel - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Basel (ZDH-Basel SBB Train Station) - 19 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Centro - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gifthüttli - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Löwenzorn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Spale Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restauration zur Harmonie - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Spalentor

Upscale hotel in the business district
At Hotel Spalentor, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Zum Tell (Partner), the on-site restaurant. In addition to an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
  • A front-desk safe, a billiards/pool table, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and walkable location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Spalentor have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, cable channels, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (CHF 17 per night)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (CHF 18 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; CHF 19 for adults and CHF 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Zum Tell (Partner)

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 269 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 23 and January 03.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per stay
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.20 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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 19 for adults and CHF 9 for children
  • Self parking fee: CHF 18 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: CHF 17 per night(262 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: CHF 15 per pet, per stay
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Spalentor
Hotel Spalentor Basel
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Spalentor Basel
Spalentor Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Spalentor pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 15 per pet, per stay.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CHF 18 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Spalentor?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Spalentor?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Hotel Spalentor located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is steps from Basel University, Spalentor, and Botanischer Garten der Universitat. Jewish Museum and Peterskirche are also within 5 minutes. Marktplatz Tram Stop is 8 minutes by foot and University Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

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Hotel Spalentor Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 783 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Crispina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, and room. Convenient location and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ross

Room was great; staff great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite, professional staff and clean spacious room. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little place, super convenient, right next to Spalentor, so right in the centre, with lots of lovely restaurants around. Friendly, very attentive staff, super comfy rooms. Couldn't fault it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the room was clean and comfortable. A fantastic location for transit and walking into the old town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great workspace
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The attention to detail to make the room as comfortable as possible was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel which I prefer, the staff was great and the room was excellent! Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very close to the center of town with plenty of shopping and dining in the vicinity.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really liked our stay close to a lot . Main road but didn’t bother us . I would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay here again. It is a very convenient location, right at the gate of Basel - the Spalentor. So many shops and restaurants within walking distance, and right across the street from the bus stop that takes you directly to the old city or the main train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent…staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints. Very nice. Great area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel in Basel

Great place to stay in Basel. The staff is awesome and the breakfast delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty hotel right near the gate to the Old Town area. The rooms were very large. Thestaff was great - they really made us comfortale and were super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property. Staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. 5 stars ACROSS THE BOARD. Cant complain at all
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff and super comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff and property! So clean and friendly hotel! I would definitely tell others to stay here!!! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, super clean and so close to the old town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Check-in was easy and room was ready early. Breakfast was offered at a fee, but was well worth it. We came to learn that breakfast is not “a thing“ in Switzerland. Most places offer coffee and a baked good. Breakfast at the hotel was a full spread, including eggs, bacon, meat, yogurt, cheeses, fruit, pastries, jams, and various toppings. very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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