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Located in the middle of urban Basel, the pocket-size cosmopolitan city, our hotel is very central and only two minute walk from Basel Badischer railway station. Also the fair and the city center is not far away from us. We offer urban life in the city, true to our motto "City Living", in a modern and uncomplicated ambiance. We offer various spacious rooms in different sizes. All rooms are air-conditioned and have bathrooms with bath or shower. The rooms are also equipped with flat screen TV with radio, telephone, iron/ironing board, mini-bar, W-LAN and a safe. All rooms are nonsmoking. With the booking confirmation you can use the public transport in Basel free of charge. Our reception is open during the first half of the day, with closing times varying depending on the day. For arrivals after reception hours, check-in is conveniently handled through our self-check-in terminal, which is simple and easy to use. Detailed instructions will be sent to you via message or email before your arrival. To help us ensure a smooth and pleasant experience, we kindly ask you to share your estimated time of arrival with us in advance.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Basel, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

Breakfast Info

Buffet


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
9.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Haoqi
    China China
    The front desk staff was very nice and helpful and the room was spacious. However, one of the inconveniences was that as there's no 24 hour reception, it's only possible to leave the luggage until 16h. It would also be better to have two...
  • Luka
    Serbia Serbia
    The hotel is located right next to one of the railway stations in Basel, yet it is in a quiet area. In addition to the trains, there are many public transport stops near the hotel, making it very easy and quick to reach the city center. This is...
  • Alexander
    United States United States
    Great staff, cleanliness, city transport vouchers.
  • Asli
    Turkey Turkey
    Amazing location, very kind stuff, Clean and comfortable room, healthy and delicious breakfast.
  • Tea
    Italy Italy
    Exceptionally clean, comfortable, quiet, great location for business purposes.
  • Wai
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The location is perfect. It is easy to travel to the exhibition centre (walking distance, or you can take the tram) and it is next to the Basel Badischer Bahnhof (German railway station). The tram station and bus stations are right outside which...
  • Msmoneypenny
    Germany Germany
    Check in was so simple. The room was much larger than I anticipated and the bed was so comfortable. Air conditioning was such a luxury! I really enjoyed the Nespresso pods and tea, plus the water. The double pane windows muted nearly all outside...
  • Matt
    Australia Australia
    Large room to accommodate baggage. Very clean and tidy. It’s on the tram line so it’s easy to get on the tram and in 5 minutes be in the city centre. The staff are great!!
  • Joseph
    United States United States
    Staff were particularly friendly and helpful. Easy for getting around and the Basel Card was greatly appreciated.
  • Natascha
    United States United States
    Close to main station (DB), very quiet, clean rooms with coffee and tea maker

Hotel area info

Amenities of Royal Hotel - Urban Living
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Minibar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs CHF 20 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Baby safety gates

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Convenience store on site
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
Royal Hotel - Urban Living takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverEC-CardUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests receive a BaselCard upon check in. This Guest Card includes complementary use of Public Transport within Basel City and surroundings (Zone 10, 11, 13, 14 & 15, including Euroairport), free WiFi, as well as discounts on admission to cultural and leisure activities. Please note that the public transfer (2nd class) from EuroAirport or Basel main train stations to the hotel on the day of your arrival is free of charge with your booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Royal Hotel - Urban Living of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

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