We read avidly Trip Advisor reviews of hotels we may consider staying at, and as such, this review we hope will assist those similar to ourselves, looking for that little bit more information that the travel or hotel brochures do not mention! We did not know that the hotel is actually in 2 adjoining buildings, connected by a passageway -... More

A wonderful traditional Swiss gem completely renovated with no expense spared! The hotel was completely renovated to bring it back to it's old glory. Very comfortable beds and furnishing with all the modern technology including B&O entertainment systems. The views from the river side rooms are breathtaking and give you a panorama of all Basel. Very personal and attentive service... More

excellent city hotel, in walking distance for sightseeing, culture and shopping, full of history and extremely relaxed. what else? have a cigar (or at least a glass of porto) at the basement bar: old-fashionned deep seats, directly over the Rhine shore, and be sure that Napoleon didn't have a better end of his evening when he stayed at this marvellous... More

Not only the location -by river Rhine- but also the quality of the matterials used to keep the traditional "antique' style of thye hotel are superb. Very tasty decoration and colors very polite and helpful staff and very generous breakfast with salmon and champain. And not only. Everything is done perfectly in a way to keep the quality and the... More

This again is Swiss hôtellerie at it's best. Only in these Swiss traditional, and mostly privately run places, does one has this sort of personalized recognition that makes all the difference. This explains why they also have the best schools in the trade. Everything is done to try to achieve perfection and sometimes it even seems to be that, perfect... More

The hotel service was impeccable. However, the Le Cheval restaurant was closed until March 6, 2012. Room was impeccable with an "old style" feel. Turn down service nice as were the toiletries. Would recommend staying here for a special event and either in the fall or summer months, as I am sure that it would be wonderful. They offer a... More

Almost all of what the others have said about service and quality is true. It's a grand hotel in a lovely setting on the banks of the River Rhine. It's probably the nicest location in Basel and yes, it's pretty expensive, but then so is everything else in Basel unless you happen to live there and are paid in Swiss... More

This hotel is truly fit for three kings. The rooms are very well appointed with electronic control panel for things like closing the blinds, towel heater, marble floor heat, room temperature. On the other hand, they are furnished in a traditional and ornate/beautiful design, appropriate for the building itself. The service is impeccable, as you'd expect. I haven't had the... More

Wonderful hotel, in the middle of the city yet still managing to feel separate from the hoi polloi. I go every year and they have even started giving me the same room, unless I specifically ask for a change. I love the fact that there are no tea/coffe making facilities in the room; you pay for 5*, you get 5*... More