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Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a plant, a TV, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings. - Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 (Basel)
A spiral staircase with a handrail and a light fixture at the top. - Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 (Basel)
A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp. - Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 (Basel)
A view through a window of a building with a prominent tower and adjacent structures. - Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 (Basel)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, a lamp, and a painting of a cityscape. - Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 (Basel)
You can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026. In addition to conference space and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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Room options

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A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a black monitor, a chair, and a potted plant.

Small Single Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a lamp, and a plant.

Small Queen Room

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and wardrobe.

City Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

River Double Room with Balcony

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • River view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a plant, a TV, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings.

River Double Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a view of the city through sheer curtains.

Family Two Bedroom

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a view of buildings.

River Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE COMFORT

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR RIVER VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 is in Basel City Centre neighborhood and is connected to a rail/subway station. The Palantine and Basler Muenster are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Rosentalanlage and Stuecki Shopping Center Basel. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at St. Jakob-Park, or consider a night out at Musical Theater Basel. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Basel travel guide
Map
2 Rheingasse, Basel, BS, 4058

What's nearby

  • A red building with intricate designs and a tall tower.
    Basel Town Hall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historic European square with ornate buildings, a prominent tower, and cobblestone streets.
    Marktplatz
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a river, and lush greenery along the riverbank.
    Basler Muenster
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basel University
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Congress Center Basel
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop
    5 min walk
  • Basel Bad Station
    19 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alchemist
    4 min walk
  • Zum alte Schluuch
    1 min walk
  • Zum Schmale Wurf
    1 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • Manora Restaurant
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (CHF 30 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CHF 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 323 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • 6 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CHF 25 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 25 per person
  • Self parking fee: CHF 30 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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 credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CHF 25 per pet, per night.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CHF 30 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 located?

Located in Basel City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Martinskirche and Basel University. White and Blue House and Rhine are also within 10 minutes. Marktplatz Tram Stop is only a 5-minute walk and University Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 Reviews

7.6

Good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarita Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was recently renovated so everything was new. I got an upgrade which was lovely with view over river. The staff were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Samantha Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic location, staff really helpful. Rooms clean but basic. No air conditioning was a problem during the hot weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carlos Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quite noise nights on the town side (rheingasse) if you can profit from the river view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christian Croll

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aber leider keine air condition weil die es nicht dürfen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Alberto

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty. No air conditioning. Super loud construction on the hotel. Bad restaurant. Overall bad !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Markus

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026