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About the Hotel

Rheingasse 2, Basel, Switzerland, 4056
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On the River Rhine
Very good
7.6
6.3
/10
2.3
/5

Situated just a 10-minute walk from the Basler Münster, Merian Am Rhein Basel hotel includes 64 rooms with views of the river. Boasting a prime location, the hotel boasts a ballroom, shaped for celebrated encounters.

Location

Located only 1.1 km from the zany Tinguely Brunnen Fountain, this 4-star hotel is in proximity to the Kunsthalle Basel. The Merian Am Rhein is also right on a river and is 250 metres from the Klingental Museum.

Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Mammutbaum, which is about 10 minutes' walk away. Basel Paper Mill National Museum lies within reach of the property.

Basel SBB railway station is 1.7 km away, while Kloten airport is 90 km from this accommodation.

Rooms

The bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower along with a hair dryer and bath sheets for more comfort.

Eat & Drink

There is a lounge bar on site. Brasserie Cafe Spitz offers Central European dishes and lies a few moments from the smoke-free Merian Am Rhein hotel.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit Kunstmuseum Basel for a rich collection of modern art.
  • Stroll through Kleinbasel's colorful Markthalle for local delicacies.
  • Try the Basler Läckerli cookies, a city specialty, at Läckerli Huus.
  • Enjoy a sunset walk along the Rhine River at Mittlere Brücke.
  • Discover the hidden Tinguely Fountain, a whimsical must-see.
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Merian Am Rhein offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room Superior Riverview
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
River view
Heating
Bathtub
Single Room Superior Riverview
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
River view
Shower
Heating
Single Room Economy
2 persons
230 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Single Room Standard
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Merian Am Rhein offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.3/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Lift
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Services

  • Housekeeping

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Heating
  • In-room desk

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath/ Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet

Bedroom

  • Bed linen

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Merian Am Rhein Location

Rheingasse 2, Basel, Switzerland, 4056
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Rheingasse 2, Basel, Switzerland, 4056
Nearby
Public Building
Rathaus
1600 ft
Museum
Natural History Museum of Basel
1800 ft
Marktplatz
Altstadt-Spaziergange durch Basel
1700 ft
Museum
Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel
500 ft
Museum
Museum Klingental
800 ft
Blue and White House
1300 ft
Marktplatz Basel
1500 ft
Unterer Rheinweg 10
Helvetia on a journey
300 ft
Restaurants
Ufer7 Basel
400 ft
Untere Rheingasse 11
East-West Hotel Restaurant
200 ft
Rheingasse 8
Apawi
200 ft
Rheingasse 8
Acero Eiscafe
300 ft
Rheingasse 13
Grenzwert Bar
300 ft
Rheingasse 17
Lily's
900 ft
Rebgasse 1 Am Claraplatz
Roter Baren
600 ft
Ochsengasse 17 4058 Basel
Sapori del Sud 2
300 ft
Rheingasse 23
Getting around
City Centre
Basel5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
Kloten (ZRH)135 min  ·  55.8 mi
Belp (BRN)165 min  ·  68.1 mi
Train
Badischer Bahnhof18 min  ·  5000 ft
Basel SBB18 min  ·  5000 ft
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Pets
Pets allowed on request at the price of .
Languages
English, German
Number of floors:
7
Number of rooms:
64
Former name
merian basel - self check-in

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Merian Am Rhein from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 1500 verified reviews
6.9/10
Nice
64%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Comfort
7.9/10
Facilities
7.3/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.4/10
Location
9.3/10
Paid Wi-Fi
6.4/10
Staff
6.9/10
Value for money
7.8/10
Guest reviews
based on 358 reviews
3.5/5
based on 3927 reviews
7.6/10
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