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3,544 reviews

Sorell Hotel Merian

Sorell Hotel Merian

Rheingasse 2, Basel, 4005, Switzerland

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Adults only

Free wifi

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

River view

Elevator

Balcony

Bathtub

Sorell Hotel Merian

Welcome to Sorell Hotel Merian, a charming 4-star hotel nestled in the heart of Basel, Switzerland. Located just 0.9mi from the city center at Rheingasse 2, this hotel offers a perfect blend of convenience and luxury for your stay. With 3544 reviews from satisfied guests, you can trust in the quality of your experience at Sorell Hotel Merian.

Start your day with a picturesque river view from your balcony before exploring the city's attractions, knowing that you are just a short distance away from all the action. Enjoy modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a bathtub for relaxing evenings, and complimentary toiletries for your convenience. Plus, with an adults-only policy, this hotel ensures a peaceful and serene atmosphere for your stay.

For a starting price of $144, Sorell Hotel Merian not only offers comfort and style but also a pet-friendly environment (extra charges may apply), making it ideal for furry companions. Whether you choose to unwind on the terrace or explore the city, this hotel provides the perfect retreat for travelers looking to experience the best of Basel.

At Sorell Hotel Merian, convenience and comfort await you with a range of room options to suit your needs. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or solo, there's a perfect space for everyone. From Family Rooms with City Views accommodating up to 6 adults to Superior Single Rooms with Balconies for a cozy retreat, each room is designed to make your stay memorable. Imagine waking up to stunning river views in our Deluxe Double Rooms with Balconies and River Views or unwinding in the spacious Family Rooms with River Views - the choice is yours.

Payment is a breeze at Sorell Hotel Merian with accepted methods including Mastercard and Visa. Cash may not be accepted, but worry not as our payment options ensure a smooth check-in process for a hassle-free stay. When it comes to making reservations, booking your perfect room at this pet-friendly establishment is as easy as swiping your card. So pack your bags, bring your furry friend along, and get ready for an unforgettable experience in Basel.

Uncover the beauty of Basel right at your doorstep when you stay at Sorell Hotel Merian. Located just 0.9mi from the city center, you're in the perfect spot to explore all that this vibrant city has to offer. Stroll along the riverbanks, visit cultural attractions, or indulge in local cuisine - all within easy reach from the hotel. And when it's time to relax after a day of adventures, our comfortable rooms, modern amenities, and friendly staff will ensure that your stay is nothing short of extraordinary. Experience the best of Basel at Sorell Hotel Merian, where every moment is crafted to make your visit memorable.

Closest airports

EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg

3.5mi

Bern Airport

44.9mi

Zurich Airport

45.9mi

Most popular amenities

Adults only

Free wifi

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

River view

Elevator

Balcony

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Standard, 1 Twin

1 Twin Bed

225 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The twin room offers a mini-bar, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, a TV with cable channels, as well as river views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Family Room with City View in Sorell Hotel Merian

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Family, 2 Twin, City View

2 Twin Beds

2 Sofa Beds

645 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Spacious Family Room with City View, featuring 2 Twin beds, 2 Sofa beds, comfortably accommodating 6 adults. Enjoy a private bathroom, free toiletries, and easy access to upper floors via elevator.

Superior Double Room with River View in Sorell Hotel Merian

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Superior, 2 Twin, River View

2 Twin Beds

235 sqft

River view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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Rooms with cable and satellite TV, Nespresso coffee machine and a mini-bar. These rooms offer a superb view of the Rhine River and the city. Please note that extra beds cannot be accommodated in this room type.

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

235 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Rooms with cable and satellite TV, Nespresso coffee machine and a mini-bar. Please note that extra beds cannot be accommodated in this room type.

Family Room with River View in Sorell Hotel Merian

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Family, 2 Twin, River View

2 Twin Beds

1 Sofa Bed

485 sqft

River view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Enjoy a spacious Family Room with River View, featuring 2 Twin beds and a Sofa Bed. Perfect for 4 adults with free toiletries and a private bathroom.

Single Room in Sorell Hotel Merian

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Standard, Single

1 Twin Bed

225 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Indulge in comfort in our cozy Single Room with a Twin bed, private bathroom, and free toiletries, all on the upper floors accessible by elevator. Ideal for solo travelers seeking a welcoming retreat.

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and River View in Sorell Hotel Merian

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Deluxe, 2 Twin, River View, Balcony

2 Twin Beds

290 sqft

River view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Indulge in the spacious Deluxe Double Room with scenic river views from your private balcony. Relax in a 291 sqft cozy retreat with twin beds, a bathtub, and free toiletries at your disposal.

Single Room with Sofa Bed in Sorell Hotel Merian

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Standard, Single, Sofa Bed

1 Twin Bed

1 Sofa Bed

235 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Stay in our cozy Single Room with a Sofa Bed, perfect for 2 adults. Enjoy a comfortable twin bed and a sofa bed in this 237 sqft space, with a private bathroom and free toiletries included.

Superior Double Room with Balcony and River View in Sorell Hotel Merian

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Superior, 2 Twin, River View, Balcony

2 Twin Beds

235 sqft

River view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Experience a charming stay in our Superior Double Room with a balcony overlooking the river. Perfect for 2 adults with twin beds, enjoy a relaxing bath in the bathtub with free toiletries provided.

Deluxe Double Room with River View in Sorell Hotel Merian

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Deluxe, 2 Twin, River View

2 Twin Beds

290 sqft

River view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

+

More details

This room features cable and satellite TV, a Nespresso coffee machine and a mini-bar.

Standard Double Room in Sorell Hotel Merian

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Standard, 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

325 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Stay in our cozy Standard Double Room featuring 2 twin beds perfect for 2 adults. Enjoy the spacious 323 sqft room with free toiletries and a private bathroom, all conveniently accessible by elevator.

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Business, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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This single room features a mini-bar and satellite TV Please note that extra beds cannot be accommodated in this room type.

Guest reviews

8.2

3,544 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Reinertsen

8.2

December 2022

We booked the family suite and loved the set up of the room. A lot have thought has been put into the items that were available for children to make it welcoming, the location of the hotel was fantastic, the size of the room was great and the staff were helpful. The buffet breakfast had a great range and the staff were helpful there too.

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Geoffrey

9.1

November 2023

Location was great, very central with a balcony looking straight out over the river towards the old town and less than 2 minutes walk to a tram stop with trams running very regularly (and included with the free Basel pass that you get when you stay in a hotel in the city. Buffet breakfast was perfectly good, providing plenty of choice and good quality. The room was modest in size but perfectly comfortable and even the mini-bar was included in the price (and re-stocked each day).

Nothing much. Even the weather was good!

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Steve

10

October 2023

The view from the room over the Rhine was fantastic. We loved the sound of the church bells striking the hour. The staff was extremely helpful and the fact that we had the BaselCard saved money on the museums we visited and made the ride to the airport to return home free. The card covers transportation around the city, but we found the old part of the city easily walkable.

We have no real complaints. The room wasn't extremely large but was adequate as we spent most of our time walking around town. We opened the window to enjoy the view, the fresh air and sounds of the old city during the time we spent in the room.

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Umaira

8.2

May 2023

The location was perfectly central, within 1 minute of a tram station, and directly by a bridge crossing the Rhine. The staff were nice and helpful on arrival and also when we had any enquiries. The mattresses were comfortable. The breakfast was fresh and tasty with few but quality options, and the service was excellent all round.

The only thing we didn’t like about the stay was that the rooms are not modern. For the most part this didn’t bother us however our plugs from Germany didn’t fit the sockets that the room had. This was really inconvenient, especially when multiple things needed to be charged or used at the same time. We also had 2 single beds instead of a double which was abit uncomfortable.

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Julimckjo

10

October 2023

We flew in the day before starting a river cruise and chose this hotel for the location. It was so easy to get there by bus and tram from the airport as there is a tram stop just across the street. Check in was a breeze and every staff member was friendly & welcoming. Our room had a balcony with a fabulous view of the Rhine. It was very clean and the bed was comfy. Breakfast was very good with plenty of options. The hair dryer was the best I've EVER had in a foreign hotel. I was very pleasantly surprised. It was a short walk to explore the town center and we were able to use the tram system to get to our river cruise ship. Couldn't have picked a better property.

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Arnold

9.1

September 2023

A charming location, my room with a view of the Rhine, and bridge - I’m glad I paid a bit extra. Only a few yards away from frequent buses and trams - good connections to centre and train station, and a handy Coop too (about 8 pm, 50% off sandwiches!). In my room, a well-stocked mini-bar; a coffee-maker/hot water with fresh coffee, teas. In the bathroom, handwash by Rituals of Mehr - a very pleasing scent! A comfortable twin-bed. Also, you get a half-price entry to museums (I visited two - brilliant!) and free travel on local buses and trams. The breakfast selection was outstandingly diverse, and well presented - the best of my Swiss stays. The staff were welcoming and discrete. I would have given the hotel a 9.5 rating, but booking.com don’t do things by halves! I would definitely stay here again.

My only very slight dislike was the shower over the bath. I prefer a stand-alone cubicle. But twas a trifling matter.

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Olga

10

September 2023

Amazing location, very spacious room and bathroom, free minibar (refilled daily),exceptional cleaning and staff, card to use public transport for free and museum discount. Breakfast was simple but fresh and delicious. I want to emphasize ones again how attentive and service minded and helpful the staff at hotel are-incredible service!

No air-conditioning in rooms. It was over 30C outside during my visit and room was like an oven. Fans are provided but don’t help even a bit + so noisy during the night making little difference in helping fight the heat and making it impossible to sleep. So despite comfortable room and bed sleeping was pure suffer and impossible which is shame as hotel is really amazing otherwise.

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Debra

9.1

December 2023

This hotel is a real gem in Basel. It is in an excellent location; right by the river Rhine and very near tram and bus stops so you can get everywhere easily. The staff were helpful and friendly;our room was comfortable and clean with a great river view. The free items in the minibar were a lovely surprise, as was the excellent breakfast buffet each morning. I would thoroughly recommend a stay at this hotel for your visit to Basel.

There really was nothing we didn't like about this hotel. It was excellent

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Ktoeto

9.1

July 2023

Love the location of this hotel with its riverside restaurant overlooking the Rhine. And our room had a wonderful view [see photo]. Much appreciated the underground parking on the hotel site, although at 29 CHF / day it is a bit pricey. Nevertheless, it does take the pain out of arriving by car in a part of the city where parking would be a problem. Breakfast was good and plentiful, the breakfast room was very spacious.

No air conditioning! A desk top ventilator fan only. I would have liked a firmer mattress, and a bigger bathroom. But these minor points would not prevent me from returning, overall we liked the hotel and enjoyed the river bank experience.

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Mary

10

June 2023

It is always a pleasure to stay at the Sorrell Hotel right o the Rhine river bank. There is a garage where we can store our bikes and of course being on the Rhine in summer means just stepping out of the hotel in bathing gear and floating down the Rhine for a cool off and taking in the sights and sounds on both sides of the river. In the evening we enjoyed dinner on the terrace watched the sunset , and then joined many others who were strolling down the lovely river bank walk . The Sorrell is taking a step in the right direction with a limit on food waste policy, which means avoiding too much food being presented at breakfast and rather offering guests a choice to order Well done :-)

Points of Interest Around Sorell Hotel Merian

Airports

EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg

3.5mi

Bern Airport

44.9mi

Zurich Airport

45.9mi

Amenities of Sorell Hotel Merian

Adults only

Free wifi

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

River view

Elevator

Balcony

Bathtub

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Sorell Hotel Merian

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Sorell Hotel Merian

Is Sorell Hotel Merian pet-friendly?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Sorell Hotel Merian. Just keep in mind that there may be additional charges.

What are the rates at Sorell Hotel Merian?

Sorell Hotel Merian's room rates start around $144. Rates, however, may vary depending on room choices and stay period. Please provide your dates for real-time prices.

What types of rooms does Sorell Hotel Merian offer?

The Sorell Hotel Merian offers a variety of room types including Family Rooms, Superior Rooms, Junior Suites, and Single Rooms. Occupancy ranges from 1 to 6 adults, with bed options like Twin beds, Double beds, and Sofa beds. Rooms come in different sizes with features like balconies and river views, and smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms.

What is there to do in Sorell Hotel Merian?

Guests at the Sorell Hotel Merian can spend their time indulging in leisure activities at the hotel's terrace or balcony while enjoying beautiful river views. They can relax in the bathtub with provided free toiletries in their private non-smoking rooms. The upper floors accessible by elevator provide ease of movement. The adults-only atmosphere ensures a tranquil stay, ideal for couples or solo travelers seeking a peaceful retreat. For those traveling with pets, the hotel's pet-friendly policy allows furry friends to accompany guests on their relaxing stay. Additionally, WiFi is available to stay connected, making it easy to share the breathtaking views with loved ones back home.

Does Sorell Hotel Merian accept credit cards and cash payments?

Sorell Hotel Merian does not accept cash payments. It only accepts credit cards, such as Mastercard and Visa, as valid payment methods.