East West Hotel Basel (Basel, Switzerland)

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East West Hotel Basel

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Overview

Hotel on the Rhine River with free BaselCard and specialty dining

Amenities

East West Hotel Basel offers a complimentary BaselCard providing unlimited public transport across Basel and discounts at over 50 museums and attractions. Guests can rent bicycles from the hotel to explore the city or enjoy live sport events in the shared lounge area. The bar, snack bar, and coffee house are open daily, and the terrace overlooks the Rhine River.

Rooms

Rooms at East West Hotel Basel feature views of the Rhine River, the city, or the courtyard, with soundproof windows ensuring a quiet stay. Each room includes a seating area with a workspace, a flat-screen satellite TV, a safe, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Traditional materials such as wooden floors and radiators are used throughout the rooms.

Location

Situated directly on the Rhine River in Kleinbasel, East West Hotel Basel is a short walk across the bridge to Basel's Old Town. Tram line 6 stops a minute away and takes guests to Messe Basel exhibition center in 10 minutes. The street outside has many bars, clubs, and shops, and the Rhine promenade is just behind the hotel.

Dining

The hotel's restaurant and bar serve specialty burgers, including insect burgers, on a terrace with views of the Rhine River. A daily breakfast buffet offers regional specialties such as local cheeses, meats, and fresh bread. Guests receive a 10% discount on restaurant food and can also order from the snack bar or choose wine and champagne.

Additional Services

East West Hotel Basel is pet-friendly, providing pet bowls and allowing pets in rooms. The hotel offers luggage storage, a tour desk, paid airport shuttle, and packed lunches for day trips. Security features include CCTV in common areas, smoke alarms, and safety deposit boxes, along with facilities for disabled guests.

Location: On the Rhine River, steps from Old Town and Messe Basel
Rooms: Soundproof rooms with Rhine or city views
Dining: Restaurant with terrace and specialty insect burgers
Amenities: Free BaselCard for public transport and discounts
Pet-friendly: Pets allowed with pet bowls provided

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-20:30

from 07:00-11:00

Amenities

Public parking is possible at a location nearby at CHF 4 per hour.

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Other information

Breakfast

The hotel East West Basel provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, German, Spanish, Italian, Turkish

Building

Number of rooms:51

Former name

Hotel Hecht Am Rhein

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Rooms and availability

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Budget Double Room

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2 persons
Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Single Room

Max:

1 person
Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed1 King Size Bed

City view
Shower
Heating

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

CHF 4 per hour

Baggage storage

24-hour services

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid shuttle service

Flat-screen TV

Elevator

Sports & Fitness

Cycling

Services

Paid shuttle service
Pet amenities available
Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance
Stores/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Parquet floor

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Essential information about East West Hotel Basel

💵 Lowest room price	97 US$
📏 Distance to center	100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport	55.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport	Kloten, ZRH

Location

Address

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Rheingasse 8, Basel, Switzerland, 4058

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Rheingasse 8, Basel, Switzerland, 4058

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Zoo

Basel Zoological Garden

1.4 mi

Museums

Basel Historical Museum

200 yd

Church

Basler Munster

100 yd

Museums

Fine Arts Museum Basel

200 yd

Bus Station

Gate of Spalen

200 yd

Square

Muensterplatz

100 yd

Museums

Basel Paper Mill Museum

200 yd

Events

Congress Center Basel

100 yd

Museums

Jean Tinguely Museum

1.0 mi

Bridges

Middle Bridge

200 yd

Museums

Swiss Architecture Museum

200 yd

Events

Messe Basel

100 yd

Botanical Garden

University of Basel Botanical Garden

200 yd

Landmark

Basel Museum of Ancient Art and Ludwig Collection

200 yd

Museums

Toy Worlds Museum Basel

200 yd

Parks

Tierpark Lange Erlen

1.7 mi

Landmark

Old Town stroll

100 yd

Fountains

Tinguely Brunnen

200 yd

Museums

Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel

1.0 mi

Museums

Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel

100 yd

Museums

Museum Klingental

100 yd

Public Building

Rathaus

100 yd

Museums

Natural History Museum of Basel

100 yd

Unterer Rheinweg 10

Helvetia on a journey

100 yd

Museums

Museum of Cultures

100 yd

Events

Ausstellungsraum Klingental

100 yd

Clarapl. 6

Clarakirche Basel

100 yd

Pfalz

100 yd

Marktplatz

Altstadt-Spaziergange durch Basel

100 yd

Church

Martinskirche

100 yd

Restaurant

Manora

100 yd

Restaurant

Dunkin' Donuts

100 yd

Restaurant

Styx Bar

100 yd

Restaurant

Z Schiefen Eck

100 yd

Restaurant

Damas

100 yd

Restaurant

Ferry Tales

100 yd

Restaurant

Kusne Imbiss

100 yd

Restaurant

Piadina Stand

100 yd

Restaurant

Kaffee Mobil

100 yd

Restaurant

Restaurant La Cocina

100 yd

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FAQ about East West Hotel Basel

How far is the city center from the East West Hotel Basel?

Basel city center is reachable within a 5-minute walk from the East West Hotel Basel.

What interesting sites can I visit not far from the 3-star East West Hotel Basel?

The closest landmarks to the 3-star East West Hotel Basel include Manor headquarters (0.2 miles), Kaserne (0.3 miles) and Rathaus Town Hall, accessible with a 7-minute walk.

Is airport shuttle provided by the East West Hotel Basel hotel?

Airport shuttle which will take you to the East West Hotel Basel hotel with a 10-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.

Is there parking at the hotel?

Yes, the hotel offers private car parking on site.

What are our dining options during the stay at East West Hotel Basel?

Unfortunately, East West Hotel Basel does not have on-site restaurants, but guests can dine in Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl and Rhywyera restaurants placed within a 6-minute walk from the property.

Can I have breakfast at the 3-star East West Hotel Basel hotel?

Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 3-star East West Hotel Basel hotel.

What time is check-in and check-out at East West Hotel Basel hotel?

Guests of East West Hotel Basel hotel can check in from 3 PM to 8.30 PM and check out from 7 AM.

What are the booking prices at the Basel hotel?

The price for a room in the Basel hotel starts at $97.

What payment methods are available in the East West Hotel Basel?

At the East West Hotel Basel, guests can pay using сash, Visa, and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.

Which amenities are included in the rooms at the East West Hotel Basel hotel?

Every room at the East West Hotel Basel hotel includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as an individual safe for guests' security.

Is the staff at the hotel multilingual?

Yes, the staff of the hotel can assist you in Italian, Spanish, Turkish, German, and English.