Hotel D - Basel

A very nice boutique hotel. Good service by the staff. We had a very nice large deluxe room. Very modern shower. The bed was very comfy. The room was quiet for sleeping. Would recommend when visiting Basel as it is right in the old city and by the river.

Just had the loveliest stay at Hotel D. I found the hotel to be the perfect location, quiet enough but near to all the essential Basel sites. The room was clean and spacious, the lobby is welcoming and stylish, the breakfast was diverse and delicious, but what was most moving was the staff. The staff were so incredibly accommodating to my family, including our toddler. They went above and beyond to make both us and her comfortable. Would absolutely stay here again.

We booked directly with the hotel and were offered a great deal for a 2 night stay in an Executive room. A week before we left, they contacted us with several offers so we accepted the reduced price breakfast which was tasty and plentiful and 2 free beers! The staff were always friendly and helpful and the hotel was excellently placed for getting in to Basel. The Basel Card was so useful for free transport and half price admission to museums.

Hotel D in Basel is a cosy and modern boutique hotel that combines stylish design with comfort. Recently renovated, it offers clean, well-maintained rooms with a contemporary feel, making it a solid choice for both business and leisure travellers. The location is excellent—close to the city centre and within walking distance of Basel’s main attractions, shops, and restaurants. Public transport is a major plus: guests receive a free mobility pass that allows unlimited travel on trams and buses throughout the city, making it easy to get around without a car. While the hotel doesn’t have its own parking, there are several nearby options that are convenient and easy to use, albeit not cheap. Our room was clean but rather small, which might be a consideration for longer stays or travellers with more luggage. A downside was that it faced a nearby building site, leading to noticeable noise during the day—particularly early in the morning. The staff were welcoming, attentive, and helpful throughout our stay, adding to the hotel’s overall pleasant atmosphere. In summary, Hotel D offers a modern, centrally located stay with good service and public transport access, though noise from nearby construction may be an issue in some rooms.

We recently stayed at Hotel D ("D" is for Diana) in Basel ahead of a Viking Cruise from Basel to Amsterdam. The location is perfect - a short Tram ride from Basel Station. You'll be in walking distance to Old Town, the Rhine, many shops, restaurants and the University Hospital. We requested early check in and the staff was able to accommodate so we could shake off the 6H time change on arrival. The lobby is comfortable and tasteful. There's even an innovative cocktail cart that invites guest to make a mixed drink or partake in fruit flavored water. Our room was clean and comfortable. A wet bath make great use of space for a full bathroom and water pressure was amazing! Americans, don't forget your adapters as there were no USB/USB-C charging ports. We used the workout room but didn't have breakfast so can't comment on that. If you like boutique hotels, Hotel D is a fantastic option and it was the only thing we paid for in Basel that wasn't relatively overpriced. Highly recommend.

I had an excellent stay at Hotel D Basel! The staff was incredibly friendly, the room was spotless and stylish, and the location was perfect for exploring the city. Just very close to the river view. Pretty good breakfast😋 Free tram-bus ticket Parking 25€/day just at walking distance 💯I highly recommend it and would definitely return! We are here 2 June 2025 , They are working on the side street but that did not trouble us during our stay

We picked this hotel as we were departing on a Viking cruise. It is centrally located to the old city, just a short walk away and also across the bridge to the business area. Great service from the front desk and all inquires were quickly answered, especially finding where Viking docked its boat. Overall a great hotel and a central location to explore Basel. The basel card was incredible.

Arrived in Basel a day early to begin a Rhine River cruise. Folks at Hotel D were nice, accommodating. Good directions and some site maps provided. The hotel was centrally located and not far (walk or tram) to where the rive boat dock was. Nice lobby and though small (standard for Europe) had a nice room. Over all clean and sufficiently supplied. Easy to walk around from to see old city sites and garner food. Basel is nice town to begin this part of Europe trip. Hotel D started us off on the right foot.

One might want to mute the sound on the computer before opening the hotel link, or be faced with some hideous musak. That aside it is truly a non-cheesy experience staying at the Hotel D. HD calls itself a 'design hotel', and that would seem to be accurate. The lounge adjacent to check-in is all clean lines and tasteful yet cheerful colors. I enjoyed an espresso while leafing through a copy of Gala after a long afternoon of hoofing around town. (Did you know that Seal has moved on from Heidi and that Prince Albert of Monaco is being upstaged in the 'class' department by his nephew? It's all there in Gala!) I absolutely loved the standard-sized room we stayed in facing the back of the hotel (read: no street noise). The room was 'klein aber fein'. The bed was firm, the shower was like a water fall pouring from the ceiling, and all was tastefully decorated. The hubs felt like he was wasting water using the shower, and took the shortest showers possible out of guilt. The TV had, as one could imagine, German, Swiss, French, and Italian channels. The BBC was also available, and I think we were able to catch a re-run of Graham Norton. The gym, tidy yet small, has one stationary bike, one stair machine, and one treadmill. I went early enough in the morning to do a little sweating, so I didn't not have any competition for the machine I wanted to use. We skipped breakfast (not included), and braved the streets for our fare. I'll share a pretty rockin' brunch spot we found out toward the German border in a soon-to-be-written post. On both check-in and check-out we dealt with the same young woman who was friendly yet professional. I forgot to mention that Hotel D is located approx. one street over from the Rhein, and, on a sunny day, that's right where one wants to be!

This is one of the nicest small hotel in Basel. Yes, if you want to have a grand hotel with grand entrance and grand pool etc to impress your in-laws, this hotel is not for you. But, for business traveller or family, this hotel is very nice. Service is great. They always smile. The room is not big but elegant and modern. The shower .... ahhh the best.

I had a wonderful stay at Hotel D. I came there for business and since the hotel is very well located in town, it was very easy for me to move around. The staff was very welcoming and helpful, they advised me on how to get to places and where to eat in town. The rooms were perfect, very clean, brand new, with a large comfortable bed. The bathroom had an italian shower and I was especially happy to find organic beauty products for the shower. They even had a charity box at the reception for an organization called Pro Natura. I'm very attentive to details like that because I work for an NGO and I like going to places which 'cares'. Overall it was a memorable stay, next time I am in Basel I will make sure to come back. This is my second stay already.

Cute little very clean boutique hotel in a great location. Everybody is friendly and helpful. The only issue I had was when I went to bed there was a long hair in the sheets. Not mine. I told manager when I checked out and showed her a photo which she asked to have it emailed to her. I thought maybe because of that they might not charge me for the Pringles I ate in the middle of the night. No such luck. The breakfast was very nice.

Very nice small hotel in Basel. Only stayed here one night but enjoyed the very clean, but small, modern room. Close to the river and shopping areas. I would gladly stay here again on our return. Very helpful front desk staff as well.

We booked a 3 night stay with friends prior to catching a Rhine cruise and were very pleased with Hotel D American travelers tend to have different expectations so understand this is Europe modern boutique hotel in every sense of the word. Rooms are typically smallish; we were glad we had upgraded to a junior suite. Again, not a 'suite' in the American sense but larger, and Room 605 was on the top floor with a lovely partial view of the river and a sweeping view of city surrounds, really awesome. Furnishing is upscale 'IKEA-ish, and designed with Swiss efficiency and practicality. The bed was amazing, so appreciated after 12 hours of travel from California. The bath was spacious and beautifully appointed. Bonus points for heated towel rack, rain shower, and L'Occitane Bath products (no hair conditioner, no face cloths). Conditioner was no biggie, I travel with my own, but face cloths were sorely missed. A couple of ticks off for no in room coffee making (room service is not a feature here), but there is a mini bar featuring wine and spirits, and Pringles (go figure!) for snacks. Tap water is crystal clear, but small drinking glasses necessitated a trip to Co-Op (a very cool market/deli a short walk) for 6 packs of water for room and day tripping. Let me emphasize that the location is directly across the street from the Rhine, unparalleled for walking to the Marketplatz, museums, and all places of interest. The bus and trolley system is modern and extensive - not user friendly unless you're Swiss - no English translations - but we figured it out eventually and the city is so beautiful getting lost is not a waste of time. Final comment on hotel front staff - so sweet and friendly and helpful, they made our stay even more pleasurable. Continental breakfast is available for 24chf, but there seems to be bakery cafes on every block, each more yummy than the last for breakfast selections and espresso and smoothies, so venture out. PS: bring comfortable sturdy shoes because you will walk your butt off in Basel

The staff was very accommodating and they did everything they could to make my 10 day stay go well. The hotel is clean, in great shape and very modern. The location was great and located close to the Rhein River. The workout facility had one of everything you need. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because I am from the U.S. and I am used to more accommodations such as room service and in room movies. I would definitely stay there again on my next trip to Basel.

I booked Hotel D because it is a convenient location for the meetings I have set up in Basel. I usually stay in the Ramada. Hotel D is a small, boutique style hotel. The kind I would normally not think about for business. In fact, the hotel is delightful and in the heart of the city. My room is spacious by European standards, well equipped, and has a view from the window of a nice higgle-dee-piggle-dee side road. There's no restaurant at the hotel but an excellent restaurant across the road with fine food and a lovely view over the river. There is also a variety of restaurant in walking distance. The hotel staff are casual, professional, and friendly. I arrived a little late, but the check in was quick & easy, and I got excellent advice for dinner. I came down late for breakfast, but they accommodated me cheerfully. I made my booking the same day and took a discounted “special”. The discounted price was low for European cities.