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Newly built in 2014, The Passage in Basel is a centrally located design hotel featuring a sauna, a fitness centre, free WiFi access and air-conditioned rooms. The Basel SBB Train Station is 850 metres away. The spacious and soundproofed rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, an iPod dock, a laptop safe, a coffee machine and a bathroom with shower or bath tub. Slippers are provided as well in each room. Guests have free access to the hotel's fitness centre and sauna. Guests can enjoy drinks at The Passage café bar with a seating area in the courtyard. Restaurants and the Old Town are 200 metres from the hotel. The Messe Basel Fair Ground is 2 km away and the main attractions, such as the Basel Cathedral and the Market Square are reachable within a 5-minute walk.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Basel, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maxine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel in a great location only 10 minute walk to train station and 10 minutes into Basel old town. The hotel is spotlessly clean, comfy king size bed and immaculate bathroom. We stayed in the executive double on 4th floor and it was very...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A very warm welcome received not just for us but for our dogs too. A nice touch with water bowls and treats for them! The bathroom in particular was fabulous with speckled green pattern on white surface. Good size room and comfortable bed. ...
  • Trevor
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Loved the size and modern decor of the room and the overall serenity the hotel provides. The location is convenient as it is a walk away from the train station, Old Town and the Rhine. The mini bar was a pleasant surprise. Would definitely stay at...
  • Izabela
    Poland Poland
    The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Rooms are spacious and modern. Location is very central. Walking distance to the old town and good connection to other parts of the city.
  • Ovidiu-florin
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Good breakfast with plenty of choices. Sound proof rooms, did not hear anybody else or street traffic during our stay. Really big room & bathroom. Clean facilities and helpful staff. Location is adjacent to the old town.
  • Norbert
    Hungary Hungary
    Modern hotel within walking distance of the city centre and the Christmas markets. Good variety buffet breakfast, and free mulled wine in winter evenings was a nice touch.
  • Pascal
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Rooms are always very luxurious, you feel like you are home! Love the bathrooms very much!
  • Corinna
    Germany Germany
    Very clean rooms, good size room, good size and comfortable bed, great shower: spacious, rain shower and good pressure Glad to find a nespresso machine in the room 🙂 Very helpful and generous staff
  • Lauren
    United States United States
    The staff, location, room basically everything about the stay was excellent! Really close to the Christmas Market, restaurants and shopping. The bed was comfy and the room was fairly quiet too.
  • Cfoo
    Singapore Singapore
    Such welcoming and helpful staff. Best rain shower we hv ever experienced! Clean, uncluttered & amazing breakfast!

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of The Passage - Urban Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs CHF 25 per day.

  • Parking garage

Transport

  • Public transport tickets

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Laptop safe
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
The Passage - Urban Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 00:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
CHF 40 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
CHF 40 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Need-to-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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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