Sorell Hotel Merian

Rheingasse 2, Basel 04056 Switzerland (CHE)
1.0 Star property
47.560665 7.591229
+1-800-219-2797
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Room types

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Local attractions

Old town of Basel
4.0 out of 5. Based on 364 guest reviews

Property description

The Sorell Hotel Merian is situated right on the river Rhine, in the heart of Basel, offering you charming rooms with a Nespresso coffee machine. A number of of the rooms overlook the Rhine, providing you with marvellous views of one of Europe's largest and most important rivers. Cross the nearby bridge and venture into the city centre where a number of museums and attractions are just a short walk away from the Sorell Hotel Merian. The mobility ticket for free public transport in Basel is included in the rates. On the day of arrival, your booking confirmation guarantees free public transport from the train station or the airport to the hotel. After a day in the city you can enjoy the tasty food served in the hotel's restaurant, which is considered one of the best fish restaurants in the city. It boasts a terrace with superb views of the cathedral.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 11:00
Year of last renovation: 2018
Floors: 0
Rooms: 63
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 63
Rooms with disabled access: 0
Suites: 0
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 0 View spaces
Meeting space: 2951 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 120 people
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to the nearest gym: 0.2 Miles
Lounge/Bar hours: 05:00 pm - 11:00pm
Pool info: not available
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Individual: 4pm same day Groups: - Cancellation up to 60 days prior to arrival: free - Cancellation up to 30 days prior to arrival: 50% charged - Cancellation up to 14 days prior to arrival: 100% charged
Nightly parking: 25.0
Typical group deposit: 100%
Total taxes: 3.70%
Total misc. fees: £3.04 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 4.00 Per Person (City Tax)

Amenities / Features


  • Handicap accessible
  • Concierge service
  • Internet - wireless
  • Laundry valet service
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Elevator
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed
  • 24 hours opened
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa

Airport & shuttle information

Basel/Mulhouse EuroAirport (9 miles), Zurich-Kloten (94 miles)

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.

Breakfast information

We serve the Sorell Breakfast Buffet with a lot of regional and Swiss products.

Pet friendly?

Sorry but pets are not allowed.

Parking information

Limited space at our garage. CHF 25.00 for hotel guests per night/CHF 15.00 per Day for meeting guest

Internet/Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi Internet Access in all hotel areas

Cleaning policies

Daily cleaning

Suggested AI generated itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: [Consum Basel - A cozy café offering fresh pastries and excellent coffee, just a 5-minute walk from the hotel]
  • Lunch: [Ueli Brewery - Enjoy traditional Swiss dishes and local beer in Basel's oldest brewery, about a 15-minute walk from the hotel]
  • Dinner: [Restaurant Bel Etage - Dine in a Michelin-starred restaurant offering a modern twist on traditional Swiss cuisine, located within a 20-minute walk from the hotel]
  • Activity: [Kunstmuseum Basel - Explore Switzerland's oldest public collection of art, featuring works from the Middle Ages to contemporary pieces, located a 10-minute walk from the hotel]
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: [Café Frühling - Start your day with a delicious breakfast in this popular café, known for its specialty coffees and homemade cakes, around a 10-minute walk from the hotel]
  • Lunch: [Markthalle Basel - Sample a variety of international cuisines in this vibrant market hall, just a 15-minute walk from the hotel]
  • Dinner: [Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl - Experience exquisite French and Mediterranean cuisine in this three Michelin-starred restaurant, located a 25-minute walk from the hotel]
  • Activity: [Basel Zoo - Visit one of the oldest and largest zoos in Switzerland, home to a wide variety of animals, about a 20-minute walk from the hotel]

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Meeting rooms and event rooms at Sorell Hotel Merian

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Sorell Hotel Merian.

Feel free to use the Sorell Hotel Merian meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Basel event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Metres)
Size
(sqm)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Leue Stube 5 x 6 x 3 30 --/-- -- -- -- 14 14 --/-- 25 25 --
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Leue Stube

Our meeting room overlooking the Rhine offers the ideal conditions for thought. Our oval Saarinen table can accommodate up to eight people. Round off the business element of your day at Krafft with a lunch or dinner in the restaurant, with an aperitif in the Consum Bar or even with an overnight stay.
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
322.9 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
5 x 6 x 3 M
Floor level:
1
Windows:
3
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • WIFI Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
Half-day space rental fee:
400.00 CHF
Full-day space rental fee:
500.00 CHF
Evening space rental fee:
600.00 CHF
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Wilde Ma 8 x 3 x 2 30 --/-- -- -- -- -- 14 --/-- -- -- --
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Wilde Ma

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
322.9 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
8 x 3 x 2 M
Floor level:
1
Windows:
1
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • LAN Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • Flip Chart
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
200.00 CHF
Full-day space rental fee:
300.00 CHF
Evening space rental fee:
400.00 CHF
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Merian Saal 19 x 8 x 8 158 120/-- 55 80 -- 40 -- --/-- -- 200 --
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Merian Saal

Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
1700.7 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
19 x 8 x 8 M
Floor level:
1
Windows:
13
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Flip Chart
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
900.00 CHF
Full-day space rental fee:
2000.00 CHF
Evening space rental fee:
4000.00 CHF
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Gryffe Säli 11 x 4 x 2 44 --/-- -- -- -- 18 20 --/-- 30 -- --
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Gryffe Säli

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
473.6 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
11 x 4 x 2 M
Floor level:
1
Windows:
5
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • LAN Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
200.00 CHF
Full-day space rental fee:
300.00 CHF
Evening space rental fee:
300.00 CHF
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Fischerstube 4 x 3 x 6 12 --/-- -- -- -- -- 10 --/-- -- -- --
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Fischerstube

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
129.2 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
4 x 3 x 6 M
Floor level:
1
Windows:
3
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
100.00 CHF
Full-day space rental fee:
200.00 CHF
Evening space rental fee:
100.00 CHF
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FAQs about Merian Am Rhein

What time is check in?

Check in time is 14:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Merian Am Rhein have?

There are 63 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Merian Am Rhein?

Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Merian Am Rhein?

We serve the Sorell Breakfast Buffet with a lot of regional and Swiss products.

What parking is available at Merian Am Rhein?

Limited space at our garage. CHF 25.00 for hotel guests per night/CHF 15.00 per Day for meeting guest

How much does internet cost?

Free Wi-Fi Internet Access in all hotel areas

Can I get a AAA rate at Merian Am Rhein?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Merian Am Rhein?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

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