Hotel Alexander - Basel

$$$$||View on mapBasel, SwitzerlandRiehenring 83/85, Basel, Switzerland, 4058|
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Hotel Alexander - Basel
Riehenring 83/85, Basel, Switzerland, 4058·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Location8.9
Staff8.6
Cleanliness8.5
Comfort8.5
Value for money8.1
Who stays here
Couples34%
Families29%
Solo22%
Groups15%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Location8.9
Staff8.6
Cleanliness8.5
Comfort8.5
Value for money8.1
Who stays here
Couples34%
Families29%
Solo22%
Groups15%

3-star hotel opposite Basel Exhibition Center with free public transport card

Location & Transport

Hotel Alexander Basel is situated directly opposite the Messe Basel exhibition center, with the tram stop located just outside the entrance. Guests receive a BaselCard upon check-in that provides free public transportation throughout Basel for the entire stay. The SBB train station is 7 minutes by tram, the Badischer Bahnhof is 3 minutes away, and Basel-Mulhouse Airport can be reached in a 15-minute drive.

Rooms & Comforts

The 65 rooms at Hotel Alexander Basel Switzerland come with a digital TV, a desk, and a complimentary bottle of water replenished daily. Each room is equipped with a coffee machine and coffee capsules, while free coffee and tea are available in the breakfast area from 06:30 to 21:00. Family rooms and suites with two floors are available, offering separate living spaces and bathrooms with jacuzzi tubs in some configurations.

Dining

The in-house Restaurant Alexander serves Swiss specialties, including various pizza varieties, and offers a delivery service to the hotel rooms. Breakfast options include continental and gluten-free selections, with a buffet served from 07:00 to 10:00. The restaurant also features live music on some evenings, with dishes such as Ukrainian cuisine presented by the chef.

Services & Parking

Alexander Hotel Basel provides private parking in the same building for CHF 25 per day, though spaces are tight and best suited for smaller vehicles. The hotel offers luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, and express check-in/check-out services. Pets are allowed, and dry cleaning, laundry, and ironing services are available upon request.

Business & Family

Basel Hotel Alexander is positioned directly across from the Messe Basel convention center, making it a convenient choice for trade fair attendees and business travelers. Family suites with two floors and separate living spaces accommodate groups, and free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and public areas. The staff can provide details on local attractions and arrange museum discounts through the BaselCard.

  • Location: Opposite Messe Basel, tram stop at doorstep
  • Rooms: 65 rooms with coffee machines and digital TV
  • Dining: Restaurant Alexander with Swiss specialties and pizza delivery
  • Transport: Free BaselCard for all public transport during stay
  • Parking: Private parking on-site for CHF 25 per day
  • Family: Family suites with two floors and jacuzzi tubs
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of CHF 19.5 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Turkish
Building
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:53
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Rooms and availability

Family King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    3 Single beds
Single Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
  • Shower
  • Non-smoking
Triple Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Courtyard view
  • Shower
  • Non-smoking
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services
Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator
Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Children

  • Cribs

Room view

  • Courtyard view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Ironing facilities

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Hotel Alexander

💵 Lowest room price 137 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 55.8 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kloten, ZRH

Location

Riehenring 83/85, Basel, Switzerland, 4058
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Riehenring 83/85, Basel, Switzerland, 4058
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Riehenring 83/85, Basel, Switzerland, 4058
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