This is a great 'no-fuss' hotel which resembles more serviced apartments (due to small scale) but with top quality hotel staff at your disposal. Main tram and railway stops at the door for convenience. Very large rooms with very modern fittings and very comfortable bed. Internet included in the rate which is fantastic when you consider other hotel rates can... More

The Hotel Royal is located across the street from the German railway station in Basel where fast (ICE) trains, including a direct train to Frankfurt Airport can be boarded. We had a very pleasant experience at the Royal. The desk clerk was friendly, very helpful and bilingual. The room was quiet, ultra-clean and comfortable. When I returned home to Wisconsin,... More

Make sure you have the address of this hotel as most taxi drivers in Basel haven't heard of it. The hotel is only small (14 rooms) which are all on the 4th floor (reception being on the ground floor). The room was large and spotless, the bathroom equally large with a great walk in shower. Coffee machine and complimentary drinks... More

I stayed at the Hotel Royal in Basel for 10 days during this year's EURO 2008 football tournament and found it to be a great base for exploring the city (with or without football). The rooms are surprisingly nice, given that the reception doesn't appear too swanky, and the friendly staff on reception are SO helpful that they made my... More