Best Western Hotel Merian
Basel historic property near Basel Town Hall
In the historical district
Centrally located in Basel, this property is near Basel Natural History Museum, Basel Town Hall, and Basler Munster. Additional nearby points of interest include Basel Historical Museum.
See this hotel on a mapHotel bar/lounge
Best Western Hotel Merian provides a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and a business center. Other amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access and wireless Internet access (surcharge).
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Guestrooms have balconies, flat-panel televisions, and complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access; rooms also include refrigerators, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers.
More room informationHotel review summary of Best Western Hotel Merian, Basel Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 66% of travellers (2 of 3) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 4.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | ||
| Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system. | |||||
Most recent reviews and ratings for Best Western Hotel Merian in Basel
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Well located hotel
This is a comfortable, well located hotel with friendly staff. Car park is a bit too small so had to levae the car keys with the hotel staff to allow them to move care if required but it is secure. Basel (like Switzerland in general) is expensive but this hotel is good value.
Traveller's tip on dining
Take some time to find a decent restaurant in the old town. They are expensive and many have a mediocre menu. Its worth exploring the area to find what you want.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 |
Trying to be more than it actually is
Other than having probably the best view in Basel, it doesn’t impress. And that is if you get the river facing room. For a four star hotel it just looks too tired and is in need of modernization. Our room type had the word grand in it, so we were a little disappointed when it was just a room that was very small. At the reception they explained it’s French style, so I guess it has to be tiny then. The bed was quite small and pushed against the wall, TV was tiny. Also a shower curtain (sticks on you when you shower) and a huge old fashioned hair dryer are not things you’d expect in a hotel of this level. The balcony off our room and the view from it were absolutely wonderful though. The location as well is ideal, very central. Overall if you get a good price, it’s OK.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
Nice and convenient location
Inside is mainly in grey and a little dull Redecoration will give a lift to the hotel I felt it was quite expensive for what I got The room was quite basic but nice view compensated convenient for tram
Traveller's tip on dining
Nearby Manor store has a self-service dining floor
