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Essential by Dorint Basel City

4.4(1,540)
Hotel

About

Essential by Dorint Basel City offers a calm, modern setting just outside the city center, ideal for business travelers seeking quiet with easy access to Basel’s transport and cultural hubs. The hotel features a lobby bar, a garden-side restaurant serving local and international dishes, and complimentary Wi-Fi and bike rentals to keep guests connected and active.

For meetings, the hotel provides four daylight-filled, air-conditioned rooms with flexible layouts accommodating up to 80 guests. Outdoor spaces like the sunny terrace are perfect for coffee breaks or casual networking during events, making it a practical choice for corporate gatherings and multi-night stays alike.

Best for

  • Small to mid-size meetings with natural light
  • Multi-night group stays near city and Messezentrum
  • Casual client dinners with garden seating

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Four daylight-filled, air-conditioned meeting rooms
Meeting Facilities
Four daylight-filled, air-conditioned meeting rooms
The hotel offers four modern meeting rooms with natural light and climate control, including a flexible 134 m² space that can be divided into three separate rooms, accommodating up to 80 guests. A sunny terrace is available for coffee breaks,
Restaurant with local and international cuisine plus garden seating
On-site Dining
Restaurant with local and international cuisine plus garden seating
Côté Jardin restaurant serves a diverse menu featuring local and international dishes. Guests can enjoy meals indoors or on the spacious garden terrace when weather permits, providing a relaxed yet professional dining environment.

At a glance

Rated 4.4 on Google · 1,540 reviews