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Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

Property class: 4

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A riverfront cityscape with historic buildings and a prominent church.
A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and pendant lighting.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A view through a window of a building with a prominent tower and adjacent structures.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, overlooking a body of water and trees.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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2 Rheingasse, Basel, BS, 4058
  • Place, Basel Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Marktplatz
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Basler Muenster
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Basel (BSL-EuroAirport)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Small Single Room

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a black monitor, a chair, and a potted plant.

Small Single Room

  • City view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Small Queen Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a lamp, and a plant.

Small Queen Room

  • City view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for City Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and wardrobe.

City Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for River Double Room with Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

River Double Room with Balcony

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • River view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for River Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a plant, a TV, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings.

River Double Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Two Bedroom

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a view of the city through sheer curtains.

Family Two Bedroom

  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for River Junior Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a view of buildings.

River Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, River View

A hotel room with a bed, a small bedside table, a lamp, and a view through a sliding door.

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, River View

  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Basel

Located in Basel City Centre, Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as Martinskirche and Basel University. This 64-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi. Centrally located in Basel, the hotel is connected to the convention center, and a short walk from White and Blue House and Rhine.

What's nearby

  • Basel University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Basel Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Marktplatz - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Basler Muenster - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Congress Center Basel - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Marktplatz Tram Stop - 5 min walk
  • Basel Bad Station - 19 min walk
  • EuroAirport Airport (BSL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alchemist - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zum Schmale Wurf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Manora Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zum alte Schluuch - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

Guests of Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. Self parking is offered for CHF 30 per night. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and access to locker space. Additional amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a terrace.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 83-cm flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Beds are dressed in pillow menus and down comforters, and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Espresso makers, fans, and safes are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (CHF 30 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: CHF 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 323 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (44 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Null
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (43 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 83-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CHF 50.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CHF 25 per person
  • Self parking fee: CHF 30 per night
  • Pet fee: CHF 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CHF 50.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Switzerland. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Merian am Rhein Basel
Merian Basel Self Check in
Merian am Rhein Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Merian am Rhein Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Basel

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026?

Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 on Nov 1, 2026 start from $150, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do close to Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026?

This hotel is situated in Basel City Centre, just steps from Martinskirche, and within a 10-minute walk of Rhine and Basel Town Hall. You'll also find Marktplatz and Munsterplatz less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026?

Yes, parking is offered for CHF 30 per night. Though parking is available on request, wheelchair-accessible parking and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 have a casino on the premises?

No, Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront hotel include a pillow menu and an espresso maker in each guestroom, and some feature river views.

Are there hot tubs at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 for a fee of CHF 25 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026?

The closest major airport to Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 is EuroAirport Airport (BSL), which is 6.3 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Mulhouse (MLH-EuroAirport), which is located 6.3 mi away (25-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony and a deck/patio where guests can enjoy river and city views.

Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 34 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic location, staff really helpful. Rooms clean but basic. No air conditioning was a problem during the hot weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel position is very very nice, directly on Rhein riverside. And we got a room upgrade for a riverside balcony double room. But for being a 4-star hotel it has also some pretty obvious weaknesses: no air conditioning in the room and very weak elsewhere in the lobby - a fan was placed on a chair in the room, but it just moves hot air around and doesn't give much of a relief. Breakfast buffet also quite unsatisfactory compared to other similar hotels, and very expensive at 25 CHF per person (almost 30EUR...): no croissant/bakery goods (e.g. a cake, a pain au chocolat or whatsoever...), the scrambled eggs were very cold as the container was not heated, choice of grains for yoghurt/milk not too big... Not what you'd expect for such a hotel in such beautiful location. Also on the day of arrival there was a wedding ceremony in the internal restaurant and no available parking space in the garage, nothing against it but could have been informed upfront to the travelers so that we could arrange a parking earlier. All in all not a good value for money in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Das Personal ist sehr nett und hlfsbereit. Zimmer und Bad sind klein ,nicht so modern, jedoch sehr sauber und gepflegt und alles intakt. Tolle Aussicht. Früstück mit frischen Produckten und gute Auswahl.sehr guter Kaffe. Top Lage. Sehr empfelenswert.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Aussicht auf Fluss
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aber leider keine air condition weil die es nicht dürfen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are small, but fair. No A/C. That was a minus. Super clean, great staff, great location, good food and breakfast, I will go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I chose this hotel because I was visiting Basel for a business trip to Messe Basel. The facilities are very clean, and in particular, the elevator made it very easy to move my luggage. In the lobby, there is a lounge with a view of the Rhine River, which makes it a great place to work. There is also a café and bar, so it is especially nice to work while enjoying a coffee. Smoking is allowed, and the location is excellent: it is only a 1-minute walk to the Rhine riverside and a 1-minute walk to the tram station, making it very convenient to get around Basel. In particular, Coop, Lidl, and MANOR are all located within a 2-minute walk, so the hotel is truly in the best location. The bed is comfortable, and the bedding is especially well maintained. The bathroom is clean, and the water pressure is also good. I would definitely stay here again the next time I visit Basel. The front desk staff are especially kind and welcoming. It was an honor to be the first Korean guest to stay at this hotel, and I would like to express my sincere respect and appreciation for the kindness of the front desk staff. If you need water, you can ask at the front desk and choose between still water and sparkling water, so don’t be surprised if there is no refrigerator in the room. :) Thank you very much for your kindness throughout my stay. I hope to see you again next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty. No air conditioning. Super loud construction on the hotel. Bad restaurant. Overall bad !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026