Hotel Victoria

Location is flawless for ease of access after you have arrived or about to leave Basel. Right in front of the hotel you have a selection of trams and buses that will take you wherever you need. Rooms are extremely spacious and comfortable and modern. You can also find a great place to get some work done which is not always the case even at solid properties. Breakfast is one of the best hotel breakfasts you will find, definitely recommended.

We stayed in room 215 which was spacious and quiet. The location is excellent - literally opposite the SBB train station and there are many tram stops just outside the hotel. The buffet breakfast served hot and cold and was very varied. It’s a short walk to the old town of Basel. We did not have a car, nor did we need one as the hotel is very central.

I like staying at Hotel Victoria because of its proximity to the train station, tram stop but foremost for its ambience and comfortable rooms. Being an o'seas visitor my visits are intermittent but as I visit family and friends, I have lots of the same places to visit and hence the location and connectivity is important. I love the Basel Card that always comes in handy. The staff is always welcoming and helpful and my double room had a lovely ambience. I value the coffee machine although it gave me a bit of grief this time but was replaced immediately. My bathroom was compact but comfortable enough for 1 person. I was offered a welcome drink in the adjoining Bistro which was a nice gesture but never had the time to take it up. Welcome chocolates and a few perks on the back of the Art Basel Fair were on offer too signalling a spirit of generosity.

Fraser from the front desk was so very helpful and informative. He showed us how to navigate the public transportation system (we appreciated the free passes from Hotel Victoria) and gave us ideas for places to visit. It was a great added benefit to have someone who spoke English and was so generous with his time and knowledge. We also appreciated the free water in the mini-bar in our room - and were very pleased that our room was so quiet throughout the night. Also loved the close proximity to the rail/tram/bus system. It allowed us to easily get around Basel and other parts of Switzerland.

Professional staff and very helpful. For anyone visiting and looking for a place to eat the market place is the way to go many varieties on food great place to eat and walking distance from Hotel.