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Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

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A riverfront cityscape with historic buildings and a prominent church. - Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 (Basel)
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)
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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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A hotel room with a bed, a small bedside table, a lamp, and a view through a sliding door.

Comfort Apartment, Non Smoking, River View

  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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 Schmale Wurf
    1 min walk
  • Manora Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Zum alte Schluuch
    1 min walk
  • Starbucks
    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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (44 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (43 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 83-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per day

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

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. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

8.4

Very Good

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and professional
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel position is very very nice, directly on Rhein riverside. And we got a room upgrade for a riverside balcony double room. But for being a 4-star hotel it has also some pretty obvious weaknesses: no air conditioning in the room and very weak elsewhere in the lobby - a fan was placed on a chair in the room, but it just moves hot air around and doesn't give much of a relief. Breakfast buffet also quite unsatisfactory compared to other similar hotels, and very expensive at 25 CHF per person (almost 30EUR...): no croissant/bakery goods (e.g. a cake, a pain au chocolat or whatsoever...), the scrambled eggs were very cold as the container was not heated, choice of grains for yoghurt/milk not too big... Not what you'd expect for such a hotel in such beautiful location. Also on the day of arrival there was a wedding ceremony in the internal restaurant and no available parking space in the garage, nothing against it but could have been informed upfront to the travelers so that we could arrange a parking earlier. All in all not a good value for money in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are small, but fair. No A/C. That was a minus. Super clean, great staff, great location, good food and breakfast, I will go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I chose this hotel because I was visiting Basel for a business trip to Messe Basel. The facilities are very clean, and in particular, the elevator made it very easy to move my luggage. In the lobby, there is a lounge with a view of the Rhine River, which makes it a great place to work. There is also a café and bar, so it is especially nice to work while enjoying a coffee. Smoking is allowed, and the location is excellent: it is only a 1-minute walk to the Rhine riverside and a 1-minute walk to the tram station, making it very convenient to get around Basel. In particular, Coop, Lidl, and MANOR are all located within a 2-minute walk, so the hotel is truly in the best location. The bed is comfortable, and the bedding is especially well maintained. The bathroom is clean, and the water pressure is also good. I would definitely stay here again the next time I visit Basel. The front desk staff are especially kind and welcoming. It was an honor to be the first Korean guest to stay at this hotel, and I would like to express my sincere respect and appreciation for the kindness of the front desk staff. If you need water, you can ask at the front desk and choose between still water and sparkling water, so don’t be surprised if there is no refrigerator in the room. :) Thank you very much for your kindness throughout my stay. I hope to see you again next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chambre et salle de bains très propres et de bonne taille. Équipements récents et bonne literie. Jolie vue sur le Rhin. Personnel très aimable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Personal sowie die Lage Top!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Boxspringbetten - ich habe wunderbar geschlafen. Aussicht auf den Rhein ist traumhaft. Tutto bene - grazie
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Aussicht auf Fluss
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026