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Hotel Brasserie au Violon

Im Lohnhof 4, Basel CH 4051, Switzerland
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Ranked #20 of 57 hotels in Basel
4.0 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
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kaulick
Lilongwe, Malawi
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

We stayed here for four nights before Xmas. The location was perfect for enjoying the Xmas markets. The rooms are simple, some might say spartan, but overall the hotel was our favorite during our entire 4 weeks of travel. Staff gave great bar/restaurant recommendations. More

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HCPUK
London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

I love this hotel. It has so much character with old wooden floors and a glass lift inside a tower, which takes you from the street below upto reception. The welcome at reception was warm and friendly. The room facilities maybe basic comparred to the chain hotels, but the rooms are comfortable and clean. The location is very central and... More

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fbr72
Houston
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011

We spent 2 nights in Basel at this wonderful, historic hotel after a Rhine cruise, and it was the nicest surprise of our trip. The hotel was a former jailhouse. Everything about it was charming and even better than we had expected. A highlight was the food. Dinner in the Brasserie was outstanding, and the restaurant was cozy and intimate.... More

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kevinfounex
founex
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7 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2011

It is a very nice hotel located in the old town of Basel, which is one of the nicest old town I have ever seen. The building is 150 years old, wooden floors, old lifts, direct view on the Munster, etc... however the cleaning is light and the pillows are too soft to our taste. The restaurant is great: brasserie... More

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wrb3
Fort Worth, TX
Senior Contributor
29 reviews
13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2011

Had we stayed here on another trip, it might have earned a better report: up against hotels with better service, amenities, and/or style, this seemed so-so--and very expensive. Once we found it (its elevator is tucked into a side alley with poor signage), we found our room comfortable and decent-sized. Its location is close to shops and restaurants in the... More

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manywhere
paris
Top Contributor
55 reviews
36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2010

I stayed a few nights in this hotel while visiting Switzerland. The hotel is very quite, but you have a direct access to the city thanks to a efficient elevator. Our standard room was not so big, but large enough for 2. It was very clean, and bed were comfortable. I will definitely come back to Au Violon hotel while... More

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ds4881
Cleveland
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11 reviews
28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2010
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First I must say that I truely enjoyed our stay at au Violon. The place oozes character and the proprietors have assembled a great staff. We stayed in one of the larger rooms and were very comfortable. I really consider this place to be a fantastic value. Now for the bad...I will never book a room here on a Fri... More

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christobaby
London, United Kingdom
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33 reviews
35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2010
2
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You cannot fault this hotel, it is beautiful. The tram (forgotten which number) stops right outside and you walk into the pretty courtyard and then into the most amazing small hotel you could imagine. First you notice the wonderful smells coming from their ground floor restaurant - which must be one of the most famous and poshest restaurants in Switzerland.... More

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narnialady
Chicago, Illinois
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26 reviews
75 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2009
3
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My husband and I went on a trip across 4 countries in Europe, and our favorite was Basel and staying at the Hotel Brasserie au Violon. We loved this hotel! The staff was very friendly and helpful. They really spent a lot of time with us and went out of their way to assist us with our travels. I thought... More

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Boise
Contributor
13 reviews
7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2008
1
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I know Basel very well as I have visited a half a dozen times. I stayed in this hotel for a few days. While the hotel was clean and very well located, I felt the owners were stingy, Why do I say this? The room we stayed in had no extras, just the basics. The reception was only manned by... More

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Address: Im Lohnhof 4, Basel CH 4051, Switzerland

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