Enjoy The Best Of Basel From The Lovely Hotel Rochat - Updated 2024

Review of Central City Hotel Rochat | Petersgraben 23
Central City Hotel Rochat
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Sarah J
Sarah J 
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The quaint Swiss city of Basel sits close to the three-country triangle, where the borders of France, Germany, and Switzerland meet. A picturesque city with plenty to see and do, Hotel Rochat provides a convenient centrally-located base from which to enjoy Basel. In a country that is known for being rather pricey, the rooms are reasonably priced (comparatively speaking) and offer good value for money.

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Different room sizes to choose between

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Hotel Rochat is a mid-size hotel with a total of 50 guest rooms. If you are travelling solo you can enjoy a good night’s sleep in a single room, costing just 130 CHF (approximately 130 USD) per night. Double rooms are available from 170 CHF (approximately 170 USD) per night, and there are also rooms for three, four, and five guests, with nightly prices from 215 CHF (approximately 215 USD).

An additional fee is added to the rate to cover the local City Tax. This is 3.50 CHF (approximately 3.50 USD) per person for each night of stay.

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Comfortable rooms with good facilities

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The hotel bills itself as being a two-star hotel that offers three-star comfort, and the guest rooms definitely deliver. Clean and modern, the heated rooms have soft, comfortable beds with plump fluffy duvets. Wrap yourself up and feel instantly warm! Soundproofing ensures that you are not woken up until you are ready to start your day.

You’ll find a small seating area, with chairs and a coffee table, as well as a luggage storage rack. All rooms have a shower in the bathroom, and some have a bathtub as well.

An electronic in-room safe offers peace of mind and a mini bar can come in really handy if you fancy a late-night snack or drink. Unwind as you flick through the cable TV channels, or make use of the free Wi-Fi.

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Good hotel facilities for even greater convenience (from USD 134)

A buffet breakfast is included each morning, where you can help yourself to a tempting assortment of breads and pastries, cereals, fruit, and more. The sweet pastries are especially delicious! Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and various fruit juices are also available.

The hotel has a small garden to the rear, where you can sit and read the newspaper when the sun is shining. Other facilities of Hotel Rochat include luggage storage, meeting rooms, laundry, and ironing.

The reception operates around the clock, and the friendly members of staff can assist with booking a range of trips and offering helpful tips for things to see and do around the city.

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Central City Hotel Rochat

Wifi Available

Address: Petersgraben 23
1.22 km (0.8 mi) from Zoo Basel

Pets allowed Garden Non-smoking rooms Family rooms Internet services Lift Express check-in/check-out Safety deposit box

Things to do nearby

Rathaus
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Take some time to stroll round the medieval heart of Basel and you will come across some striking architecture, such as the bright red Rathaus (Town Hall) and the Gothic Munster (Cathedral). The city has a number of excellent museums, including the Kunstmuseum Basel (Art Museum), a toy museum (Puppenhausmuseum Basel), an ethnographic museum (Museum der Kulturen), and Vitra Design Museum.

Take a stroll around the Market Square and see an assortment of fresh goods for sale, and soak up the views from the various bridges that span the River Rhine. Basel Zoo is particularly popular with families. Head to the point where the Swiss border meets up with both the French border and German border and you can snap a selfie with the simple but effective monument. The city’s location means that you can treat yourself to the finest tastes from each country … delectable Swiss chocolates, tasty German beer and sausages, and delicious French wine and pastries!

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Even more reasons to choose Hotel Rochat

The hotel is housed within a grand-looking historical building. Although it is within easy reach of many places of interest, it occupies a quiet part of town. It is easy to relax and unwind after an interesting day of sightseeing or a hectic day of business.

Getting around Basel is even easier when you stay at Hotel Rochat; you’ll get free tickets to use the city’s public transportation system for the duration of your stay.

Book your stay at Hotel Rochat and enjoy the beauty of Basel.

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