Hotel Spalentor

We really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Spalentor. The room was spacious and clean, with the most comfortable bed and a duvet that felt like a cocoon. Breakfast was excellent and the staff very helpful. The location is handy too, right across from a tram stop into the historic town centre.

We stayed in a junior suite with our two children, and there was plenty of room for all of us. It was comfortable, and we loved finding fresh apples and fruit at the front desk each day. The staff were all kind, friendly, and helpful, and really made our stay special. The location is perfect, with tram and bus stops close by and all the main attractions easy to reach on foot.

The outside doesn’t give much away, but inside we were warmly welcomed by a great team. I stayed three nights at Hotel Spalentor in Basel and had one of my best hotel experiences. The Swiss hospitality and efficiency showed throughout, and my room was cozy, quiet, and comfortable. The bed was big, there was a nice armchair, opening windows, a good-sized desk, enough wardrobe space, and a decent place for luggage. It also had a mini-bar and coffee and tea facilities. Breakfast on the top floor had a good, sufficient selection, and there was enough space that it never felt too crowded. Downstairs, there’s a small bar and social area, plus a little gym that I used three times, a pool table, and another small lounge area. You’re not right in the heart of Basel, but Marktplatz and its transit hub are about a ten-minute walk away. A bus stop for services to the main train station is just a block from the hotel, with buses every 5-7 minutes, and the hotel gives you a free bus pass. For Basel, I found the price quite reasonable. It’s rare for me to have nothing bad to say about a stay. This one was extremely positive, and I’d wholeheartedly return and give it my highest recommendation.

The staff were friendly and helpful, and the location worked really well. Our large twin room had a balcony and a couch, plus thoughtful extras like a coffee machine, kettle, robes, slippers, and body lotion. We really enjoyed staying here.