Motel One Basel
What our guests say
Excellent
Overall rating from 2,020 ratings
Friendliness 9.5 of 10
Cleanliness 9.4 of 10
Reception 9.4 of 10
Lounge & Bar 8.9 of 10
Location 9.7 of 10
Room 8.9 of 10
Bathroom 8.9 of 10
Free WiFi 9.4 of 10
Value for money 8.7 of 10
Breakfast service 8.6 of 10
the room was cosy but I missed a table to work on it. the door of the toilet closed automatically no tent were present so I should keep the curtains closed all the time
Great location, easy to walk in Old Town. But, no air conditioning! Rooms are hot, very hard to sleep. You have to sleep with your windows open and the street noise is very loud all night long..
A fantastic hotel in a prime location. Great to have a tasty breakfast included, and the staff were all friendly and helpful. The only thing stopping it being perfect was the location of my room, which overlooked the inside of the New Yorker store in the same building. This made it feel dark and somehow not private (even though there was privacy film on the appropriate part of the window). However, the room itself was comfortable, and I appreciated the provision of an excellent Dyson fan to keep it cool in the hot weather. I hope to return to Motel One Basel soon and look forward to trying out the chain's other properties.
I got stranded in Basel and ended up in Motel One. I was so suprised by the hospitality and kindness of all the staff. Everyone was extremely helpful and friendly, I will definitely recommend this hotel to others!
Wow! Location was outstanding.
Superb location, great staff, sleek boutique hotel.
Staff at the reception is very competent and friendly. Room small but clean and quiet. Location is excellent! Quit expensive for the tiny room, but it was Art Basel this weekend.
Though I had a challenging check-in due to an employee who was new to the team and stressed with my asking for a pro forma to see exact charges rather than showing a number on the calculator in her hand - the programs was CHF 120 lees than what she had showed me. Then it took more than five minutes to deduct three breakfast charges as my partner left before me. It was troublesome
Great location, friendly staff, rooms have everything I needed and were spotlessly clean
Everything was ok..as always. Staff super nice and friendly
Very friendly and helpful staff. Delicious breakfast too.
clean enviroment, well equipped, great position in the city, friendly and supportive team at MotelOne
Clean, quiet and good breakfast.
Good rooms, nice staff, bad breakfast with just jelly as vegan option, low quality coffee
Great accommodations in a fantastic location with a Wonderful, friendly staff -comfortable spacious room and environment-
Room not very heated
service, location,design, cleanliness, everything is the best Thank you！！
We had a wonderful stay from beginning to end. A special thanks to the personnel, friendly and attentive.
It was really good. Location is great and the staff are very friendly. However a few features in the room are missed like lotion, and a mini fridge.
The hotel exceeded my expectations in many ways. It was very clean, and the location is perfect—close to all major attractions and convenient for getting around. I was also pleasantly surprised with a room upgrade, and the room was extremely comfortable, which made my stay even more enjoyable. The only downside was the breakfast. The bread and croissants were disappointing and could definitely be improved. Overall, I had a great stay and would still recommend this hotel.
Not enough places for storage in the room but otherwise a great stay.
Very friendly staff and good installations. Lovely location as well.
Spacious, comfortable room. Friendly staff.
Service and the environment are nice
Very comfortable room and great breakfast!
The hotel was very nice and clean. The area was very centrally located!
Better seating for breakfast. There aren't enough seats at the table, and eating at the coffee table isn't very comfortable. It would also be nice if there were more hot dishes on the menu.
Everyone was friendly and helpful! New employee Marvin was doing great!
Lovely room, clean and spacious. Fantastic staff, so friendly and helpful. Excellent location, central to everything. Could have benefited from coffee/tea making facilities in the room. Would highly recommend to others.
This was my first time in this hotel and it was a good impression.
Our experience was excellence. We were able to reserve a group booking and this was very much appreciated. Ms Leroux did a fantastic job and was very friendly and client oriented. In addition, our check-in time das done in 20' as we had to leave for a guided tour at Novartis Campus. The fast check-in has been handled greatly!! Many thanks.
Everything was fine. The fact that the shower doesn't have a door is annoying. Water spills on the floor.
I had a wonderful experience at this hotel! The atmosphere and overall vibe are exceptional—warm, welcoming, and full of character. The location couldn’t be better: right in the old town, just a 10-minute walk to the beautiful Rhein River, and with a tram station only a few steps away, getting around was incredibly convenient. My room was cozy, spotless, and very comfortable—perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. The reception area is stylish and inviting, setting a great tone the moment you walk in. Overall, this hotel combines comfort, charm, and an unbeatable location. I’d happily stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
Great organization of your work, thank you Eggs for breakfast - i what I appriciate
Good hotel in central position. Clean room, good bed, practically no other furniture in the room. Italian TV not available. Smal but good bathroom. Good breakfast but no private table available. To do breakfast on a armchair is very unconfortable
I appreciated the central location of the hotel and the welcoming staff. However, placing a woman traveling alone on the top floor in the last room at the end of the corridor didn’t seem appropriate. I will mention this next time, thank you.
It was good.
Wonderful place to stay with clean rooms and wonderful central location !
The breakfast was fine and I liked that gluten free bread was available and good quality. I just would have liked complimentary water and toiletries available in the hotel rooms. Rooms were very clean, which is a non-negotiable. The location was great.
Excellent location, great staff, with clean rooms. Would stay here again!!
Service was great! Location could not be better. Don't pass up Motel One in Basel!
Alway enjoy stsying at Motel One
Fantastic! Even better than last time. Thank you!
Great location. No regular shampoo or conditioner in the shower.
Enjoyed our stay at Motel One Basel - offers an excellent location for exploring the city; has friendly and helpful staff, with very clean and comfortable rooms.
Very friendly and helpful welcome when we arrived and a very spacious room that was kept spotlessly clean. The reception/bar area is attractively designed. We had cocktails that were well made and delicious. Excellent location. We would definitely stay here again.
Overall, the experience was excellent. The staff was friendly, and the rooms were clean. If I had to mention one downside, it would be the breakfast area, which was not very convenient, though the staff made an effort to make us feel comfortable. I will definitely choose this place again for my next visit to Basel.
Absolutely fabulous, I needed a quiet place to work and have a good sleep. I knew that Motel one Basel would be the right place for me.
Excellent stay. We booked the balcony room and it was just perfect with the most calming view over the square just outside the hotel. The hotel location is perfect for walking around the old town and just a 15 minute walk over the bridge to the other side of Basel. Breakfast exceeded expectations and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The staff remembered your names and this made our stay very personable.
Room services were great. Reception provided all type of help.
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Everything you need at a glance
- Quick Check-inFor beOne members: save time with our convenient advance check-in option
- Free WiFiThroughout the premises
- Great locationStay somewhere special
- Drinks and snacksDiscover our wide selection at the One Lounge
- ReceptionThere for you 24/7
- Healthy breakfast buffetRange of organic products and Fairtrade coffee
- Stay in parents’ roomFree for children up to 12 years old
- Pets welcomeContact the hotel directly
- One LoungeWith workbench for comfortable working
- CHECK-IN/OUT
From 3:00 pm on your day of arrival
By 12:00 pm on your day of departure - LUGGAGE STORAGE
Free of charge
- TOURIST CONTRIBUTION
The city of Basle charges an extra city tax of CHF 4.00 per person per night which need to be paid at the hotel.
- BREAKFAST
Mon – Fri: 6:00 am – 10:00 am
Sat, Sun, public holidays: 7:00 am – 11:00 am - VISITORS WITH CHILDREN
Click here for information.
- QUICK CHECK-IN
As a beOne member, you can take advantage of our convenient and flexible online advance check-in option, and save time while you’re at it. Learn more here.
- PARKING
There is no underground or overground parking at the hotel itself. The city-wide "BaselCard" (for public transport) is included in your room price. We recommend the following car parks: "Steinen" (all day for CHF 25.00), Steinenschanze 5, 4051 Basel “Aeschen-Parking" (all day for CHF 35.00), Aeschengraben 9, 4051 Basel.
- ARRIVAL BY CAR
Plan your route here.
- PUBLIC TRANSPORT
You can reach our hotel via the Barfüsserplatz tram stop and by train via the Basel SBB station. Click here for more information about your connection.
Our rooms
The One
- Room size 16 m²
- Queen-size or king-size box-spring bed (160-180 cm)
- Granite bathroom with rain shower
- 40'' flat-screen TV
- Free Wi-Fi
Cosy One For One
- Room size 14 m²
- French box-spring bed (120 cm)
- Granite bathroom with rain shower
- 40'' flat-screen TV
- Free Wi-Fi
Cosy One with a king bed
- Room size 14 m²
- King-size box-spring bed (180 cm)
- Granite bathroom with rain shower
- 40'' flat-screen TV
- Free Wi-Fi
Special One with a king bed
- Room size 20 m²
- King-size box-spring bed (180 cm)
- Granite bathroom with rain shower
- 40'' flat-screen TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Built-in wardrobe
Family One
- Room size 20 m²
- King-size box-spring bed (180 cm)
- Sofa bed
- Granite bathroom with rain shower
- 40'' flat-screen TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Built-in wardrobe
Suite with a balcony
- Balcony
- Room size 16 m²
- King-size box-spring bed (180 cm)
- Granite bathroom with rain shower
- 40'' flat-screen TV
- Free Wi-Fi
The One accessible
- Room size 16 m²
- Queen-size or king-size box-spring bed (160-180 cm)
- Granite bathroom with rain shower
- 40'' flat-screen TV
- Free Wi-Fi
Location and surroundings
Road Trip Freiburg-Basel
Cuckoos, culture and cuisine: A road trip to Germany’s sunniest corner with a detour to Switzerland
10 questions for Adrian Falkner
Hugging graffitis.
Hotel Basel
As soon as you arrive at the reception, a collage of exhibition posters from the nearby Kunsthalle tips visitors off that the theme of our Motel One Basel is definitely ART. Illuminated picture frames stylishly showcase the bottles behind the bar, while breakfast can be savoured in an authentically decorated atelier area with Overdyed Chairs by Diesel for Moroso and decorated by brushes, paint tubes, splashes of colour and “Tu-be” chandeliers by Ingo Maurer. The focal point of this design is the “Soundscape” installation by local artist Adrian Falkner, bringing visual expression to the acoustic ambiance and reproducing the life and chatter from our lobby.
Our affordable Design Hotel is located right in the centre of Basel’s Old Town, handy for sights such as the Basel Minster, Town Hall and Petersplatz. The central station and trade fair centre are also within easy reach. If you're in Basel on business or a city break, you can get anywhere in the city in minutes using the multi-line tram stop on Barfüsserplatz.
Discover our centrally-located Basel hotel for yourself, and take inspiration from its creative environment.
