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About the Hotel

Schwarzwaldallee 179, Basel, Switzerland, 4058
Great
8.5
8.9
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Urban hotel in Basel with free Basel Card and complimentary Japanese dining

Location & Transport

The hotel is a two-minute walk from Basel Badischer Railway Station. Tram and bus stops are directly outside, providing connections to the Kunstmuseum Basel and Tinguely Museum. Every guest receives a free Basel Card for unlimited public transport usage throughout the stay.

Rooms & Amenities

All rooms have air conditioning, soundproofing, and bathrooms with bath or shower. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, a minibar stocked with refreshments, and a safe. Check-in after reception hours is handled through a 24/7 self-check-in terminal.

Family Offerings

The hotel provides personalized family activities such as scavenger hunts for children. Family rooms have a double bed, sofa bed, and trundle bed with baby safety gates available. The lobby offers free coffee, and staff can arrange rooftop suites with a terrace and bathtub.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves healthy Japanese cuisine with a focus on fresh ingredients. Complimentary breakfast includes local treats such as fresh croissants, pain au chocolat, and cooked-to-order eggs. Guest reviews mention the receptionist fetching fresh pastries and cooking bacon and scrambled eggs using top-quality products.

Pet-Friendly & Services

Pets are allowed, and the hotel provides pet baskets and pet bowls. A minimarket on site sells essentials, and discounted parking is available at the nearby Parkhaus Badischer Bahnhof. The hotel offers concierge service, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage.

Highlights

Location: 2-minute walk from Basel Badischer Railway Station

Transport: Free Basel Card for unlimited public transport

Rooms: Soundproofed rooms with complimentary minibar

Family: Scavenger hunts and family rooms

Dining: Healthy Japanese cuisine and complimentary breakfast

Pet-Friendly: Pet baskets and bowls provided

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Royal Hotel - Urban Living offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Comfort Double Room
3 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Cosy Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
Family Room
4 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Junior Suite Balcony
2 persons
295 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments
Facilities: Great
8.4/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk
  • Pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Shoe shine service

Children

  • Cots
  • Playpen

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • In-room sink

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • Mobile phone charger
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Royal Hotel - Urban Living Location

Schwarzwaldallee 179, Basel, Switzerland, 4058
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Schwarzwaldallee 179, Basel, Switzerland, 4058
Nearby
Square
Messeplatz
1800 ft
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1500 ft
Messeplatz 12 30. Stockwerk
Angolo Italiano
2100 ft
Maulbeerstrasse 34
Matt & Elly Brewery & Kitchen
1800 ft
Erlenmattstrasse 93
Restaurant Heimat
2200 ft
Erlenstrasse 59
Restaurant Grill25
2200 ft
Messeplatz 25 Swissotel Le Plaza Basel
Cote Jardin
2600 ft
Schoenaustrasse 10
Brasserie Monsieur Verseau
2300 ft
Messeplatz 20a 4058 Basel
Getting around
City Centre
Basel18 min  ·  5000 ft
Airports
Kloten (ZRH)132 min  ·  54.6 mi
Belp (BRN)163 min  ·  67.5 mi
Train
Badischer Bahnhof3 min  ·  700 ft
Basel SBB30 min  ·  1.6 mi
Bus
Bus stop15 min  ·  4000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at CHF 20 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of CHF 18 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Italian, Portuguese
Year renovated:
2009
Number of rooms:
15
Former name
Hotel Royal

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Royal Hotel - Urban Living from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 502 verified reviews
8.3/10
Great
89%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.1/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Comfort
8.8/10
Facilities
8.4/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.2/10
Location
8.9/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.0/10
Staff
9.2/10
Value for money
8.4/10
Guest reviews
based on 1303 reviews
8.5/10
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