Grand Hotel les Trois RoisvsHotel Krafft Basel
Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois and Hotel Krafft Basel are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois ranks significantly higher than Hotel Krafft Basel. Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois ranks #1 in Basel with endorsements from 10 sources such as The Telegraph, Star Service and DK Eyewitness.
Grand Hotel les Trois Rois
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DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Hideaway Report
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Blumenrain 8, Basel 4001, Switzerland
From $638/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "The hotel remains surprisingly intimate and understated in the best Swiss way." Full review
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Riverside rooms command higher rates, but you can be sure the Rolling Stones and opera star Montserrat Caballé splurged on them.
Tablet19.5
"The interiors have none of that trendy “modern-design” business. Flat-screen televisions, yes, but integrated into a décor scheme that’s utterly traditional." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Classic example of the grand old city hotel, completely refurbished in 2006, in Basel’s Old Town, by the Rhine."
Star Service "Not only enjoys a romantic central location overlooking the left bank of the Rhine and Mittlere Bridge, but it also enjoys a reputation as Basel's best traditional hotel, and rightfully so." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The service is flawless, from the tuxedoed waiters to the housekeeping staff, who at turndown leave behind pitchers of water, chocolates, and—surprise!—kiwis." Full review
Afar Magazine "The classic, old-school gilding and decor were kept, but modern comforts—heated bathroom floors, electronic control panels, and other contemporary touches were added." Full review
Hideaway Report94.0
"Historic luxury hotel overlooking the Rhine in a romantic Old Town setting." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A flamboyantly grand yet intimate grande dame with huge red-velvet-draped windows looking out to the Rhine." Full review
Time Out "Elegantly perched on the bank of the Rhine, this magnificent 5 star hotel retains much of its original character without being stuffy." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Occupies a Belle Époque building on the banks of the Rhine. Its Napoleon Suite is awash in Rococo whimsy, with period velvet furniture, wedding-cake plaster ceilings, and scenic wallpaper"
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Hotel Krafft Basel Tablet Afar Magazine The Telegraph Fodor's
The Wall Street Journal
New York Times
Independent
Lonely Planet
Rheingasse 12, Basel 4058, Switzerland
From $244/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Tablet18.6
"How’s this for a literary pedigree: Hesse began Steppenwolf here in the mid-Twenties; room 4.1, to be precise. This building has operated continuously as a hotel since 1873, when Ernst..." Full review
Afar Magazine "If you are looking for a high-quality hotel in Basel, the Krafft is a wonderful choice — but it seems less like a luxury hotel and more like the apartment of your dreams." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This historic hotel on the Rhine creaks with storybook charm." Full review
Fodor's "On the waterfront, Krafft has a can't-get-any-better location that makes it perfect for people-watching." Full review
The Wall Street Journal "Basel, wedged between France and Germany an hour north of Bern, also features an old town with a Gothic cathedral overlooking a river, but our focus here is more contemporary. Take the #8..."
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April 21, 2022
New York Times "Krafft Basel is a trendy hotel with lots of character, river-view rooms, and a great location in Kleinbasel, close to the Middle Bridge"
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February 20, 2020
Independent "You’ll still see traces of period features, like the spiral staircase that sweeps up to the fourth floor or the colourful tiles, but the rooms are smart, modern and well equipped. "
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Book a river-view room with a balcony if you can.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Sculptural modern chandeliers dangle in the creaky-floored dining room overlooking the Rhine, and minimalist tea bars... adorn each landing of the spiral stairs." Full review
