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Type
City Centre (downtown)
Last Assessment
1st June 2024
Member Since
15th February 2023
General Overview
The Essential by Dorint Basel is a 4-star business hotel in the center of Basel, able to support meetings for up to 80 people within its 4 meeting rooms.
Location:
The Essential by Dorint Basel City is located in close proximity to the Messe Basel (Exhibition Centre), not far from the airport and within easy reach of the centre.
The bus stop (no. 30) and the tram stop (line 14) are just two minutes’ walking distance from the hotel.
The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of “Klein Basel” (lower Basel) with close access to the A3 motorway. The international Euro Airport is a short 15-minute drive from the hotel premises.
An underground garage with 59 parking spots and 6 charging stations for electric cars is also available.
Design:
The design style of the hotel is contemporary, of a business standard venue. The building architecture is modern with a glass front and a low-level design. The decor is attractive and colourful, however modest and in line with a 4-star business hotel.
The contemporary lobby was redesigned in 2021 and its iconic sofa gives a colourful touch to the entrance.
Bedrooms:
The hotel has 161 rooms and 10 apartments arranged on 5 floors. The bright and newly refurbished bedrooms are well equipped with modern amenities for business travellers as well as for leisure guests and families.
At check-in, the “Baselcard” is handed to the guests, which entitles them to free use of public transport.
Restaurant:
The restaurant Cote Jardin, with 150 seats available, serves a rich buffet in the morning and local and international cuisine in the evening. When it is sunny outside, one can benefit from the spacious garden. The restaurant can also be rented for exclusive use for functions and/or business meals.
Meeting space:
Newly renovated conference rooms in 2019, the 4 flexible function rooms are all located on the same floor and benefit of natural daylight, AC and up-to-date technology; It is possible to host conferences with up to 60 people. Networking events of up to 80-100 people can also be organized.
Coffee breaks can also be served outside on the terrace.
Experience:
The Essential by Dorint Basel City is healthcare sector aware and supports a wide range of meetings such as advisory boards, investigator meetings, and product training.
The venue is active in supporting events from Pharma and Healthcare companies, whose offices are located in close proximity to the hotel.
Fitness;
The hotel offers a small gym for the inhouse guests.
The Hotel's marketing is aimed at business and leisure travellers alike however, we would consider that, due to its proximity to a number of corporate companies, including Pharma and Healthcare companies, its business space is a practical solution for healthcare meetings in Basel.
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Here you will find meeting room capacities, based on actual rooms, normally applied to each meeting type. Note: by reviewing each meeting type you can apply the capacities to other meeting types
Number of Meeting Rooms
4
Largest room - theatre style
104
Min to max capacities based on specific rooms
Advisory Board - Boardroom Style Front Projection - Boardroom Style Front Projection
8 - 40
Training Meeting - Classroom Style Back Projection - Classroom Style Back Projection
10 - 60
Investigator Meetings - Cabaret Style Back Projection - Cabaret Style Back Projection
12 - 52
Product Launch - Theatre Style Back Projection - Theatre Style Back Projection
15 - 80
Dinner Meeting - Round Tables Front Projection - Round Tables Front Projection
24 - 104
Here you will find meeting room capacities, based on actual rooms, normally applied to each meeting type. Note: by reviewing each meeting type you can apply the capacities to other meeting types
Number of meeting rooms
4
Largest room - theatre style
104
Min to max capacities based on specific rooms
Product Training - U Shape Front Projection - U Shape Front Projection
12 - 52
Sales & Marketing Meeting - Plenary Cabaret Style Front Projection - Plenary Cabaret Style Front Projection
12 - 52
Here you will find the room types relevant to this venue
- Total Bedrooms
171
- Twin Standard Room
52
- Double Standard Room
45
- Twin Executive Room
29
- Double Executive Room
28
- Suites
10
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