Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

Overview
2 Rheingasse, Basel, 4058 Switzerland
In Basel (Basel City Centre)
7.8
Excellent
Call to book 1-800-219-2797
Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871
AI Insight

It's right in the city center within about 0.4–0.9 miles of major sights like the Natural History Museum, Town Hall and Munster, and it serves a Sorell Breakfast Buffet featuring regional and Swiss products.

Highlights
Free WiFi
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Parking (limited spaces)
Pets allowed
Select your room

Check-In 3:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Year of Last Renovation: 2018

Floors: 0

Rooms: 63

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 63

Handicap Rooms: 0

Suites: 0

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 0

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to Nearest Gym: 0.3 Km

Nightly Parking: 25.0

Total Taxes: 3.70%

Total Misc Fees: $4.00 USD

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

Check-In Instructions:

  • 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
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Books
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Check In: 3:00 PM - anytime
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Conference space
  • Conference space size (feet) - 323
  • Conference space size (meters) - 30
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 89
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 35
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Free WiFi
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers available
  • Meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of stairs to reach property - 8
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Pets allowed
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 109
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 43
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 112
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 44
  • Television in common areas
  • Terrace
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Walkway to water
  • Water dispenser
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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

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

Free Wi-Fi Internet Access in all hotel areas

Contactless check-in is available

Cashless transactions are available

FAQs about Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - anytime 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 12:00 PM 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 Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 have?

There are 63 rooms in the property.

What kind of breakfast is at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026?

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

What parking is available at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026?

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

Is Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. Pets are welcome at a charge of CHF 20 per night and excluding food.

Is there shuttle service at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026?

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

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026.

Feel free to use the Riverside Hotel Merian - opening 2026 meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Basel event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Merian Saal
19 x 8 x 8 • 158 sqm.
Banquet
120/--
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
55
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
80
Classroom Meeting Layout
U-Shape
40
U Shape Meeting Layout
Reception
200
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:1
Windows:13
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Leue Stube
5 x 6 x 3 • 30 sqm.
U-Shape
14
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
14
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
25
Theater Layout
Reception
25
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
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
Floor Level:1
Windows:3
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Gryffe Säli
11 x 4 x 2 • 44 sqm.
U-Shape
18
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
20
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
30
Theater Layout
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Windows:5
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Wilde Ma
8 x 3 x 2 • 30 sqm.
Boardroom
14
Boardroom Meeting Space
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Windows:1
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?Yes
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Fischerstube
4 x 3 x 6 • 12 sqm.
Boardroom
10
Boardroom Meeting Space
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Windows:3
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
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