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4.3 out of 5

"The property needs updating. Quite basic. Nothing much to write about other than the staff being very nice. " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 18 Oct 2019

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Standard Double Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 3 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Double Room, View (River Rhine View)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Junior Suite

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Business Room, 1 Single Bed

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Superior Double Room, View (River Rhine View)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Sorell Hotel Merian, you're just a quick walk from Martinskirche. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.

  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking and extended parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Martinskirche and 5 minutes on foot from Basel University
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

Sorell Hotel Merian ratings based on 20 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Sorell Hotel Merian

Everyone (15) Family (2)
3 out of 5
The property needs updating. Quite basic. Nothing much to write about other than the staff being very nice.

Posted by on 18 Oct 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 Oct 2019 by PEmmel

Dear Guest Thank you for having taken the time to review the Sorell Hotel Merian nd for sharing your experience. We would really like to make your next stay as perfect as possible and show that the hospitality at the Sorell Hotels is among the finest. Please let us know of any personal requirements and any preferences you may have. In addition I am very glad to inform you, that we are already planning a complete renovation of the hotel. Thank you once again for your feed-back. We look forward to welcoming you back at the Sorell Hotels. Kind regards Petra Emmel General Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by on 7 Apr 2023

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5 out of 5
dans le super centre !

Posted by on 25 Oct 2022

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 22 May 2022

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 13 May 2022

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 29 Apr 2022

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5 out of 5
Great location, friendly personnel. Good value for money

Posted by on 1 Dec 2021

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5 out of 5
Schönes altes Hotel mit viel Charme! Wir haben es genossen!

Posted by on 8 Oct 2021

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4 out of 5
ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen.

Posted by on 28 Apr 2021

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5 out of 5
zentral Gelegen, SEHR freundliches Personal. Etwas ringhörige Zimmer

Posted by , from Basel on 12 Jan 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

15 Jan 2020 by PEmmel

Liebe Gäste! Herzlichen Dank für Ihre Buchung in unserem Hotel und die Zeit, die Sie sich für eine Bewertung genommen haben. Es freut mein Team und mich, dass es Ihnen bis auf die Ringhörigkeit gut bei uns gefallen hat. Wir planen bereits eine Komplettrenovation des Hotels und damit wird sich dies umgehend verbessern. Nochmals Danke für Ihren Hinweis. Eine gute Zeit und wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei uns willkommen zu heissen. Herzliche Grüsse aus Basel Petra Emmel Hoteldirektorin

About the Sorell Hotel Merian

Location Rheingasse 2, Basel, BS 4058

Renovations + Closures

The property is closed between 20 December and 05 January.

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Sorell Hotel Merian. Parking is available for a fee. This 4-star Basel hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1969
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Long-term parking (surcharge) , Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Basel Bad Station (1.8 km / 1.1 mi)
  • Metro station: Marktplatz Tram Stop (0.4 km / 0.2 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking and extended parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Sorell Hotel Merian offers 65 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Basel hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Brasserie Cafe Spitz – This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: CHF 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmationService animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Security system
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 6
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Number of children who can stay free - 2
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 4.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: CHF 28 per night
  • Extended parking fee: CHF 28 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Best Western Hotel Merian
  • Sorell Hotel Merian Hotel
  • Best Western Hotel Merian am Rhein Basel
  • Best Western Merian am Rhein
  • Best Western Merian am Rhein Basel
  • Merian am Rhein
  • Merian Hotel Basel
  • Sorell Hotel Merian Basel
  • Merian Basel
  • Hotel Merian am Rhein Basel
  • Sorell Hotel Merian Hotel Basel
  • Merian am Rhein Basel

You should know

  • Up to 2 children aged 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National Rating

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

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