Hotel Information: The hotel shares its bright white façade with Basel's convention center in the Messe (trade fair) district. The broad reception area is punctuated by thick pillars and flanked by the reception and business center on the left. A mainly business clientele occasionally mixes it with international sports and entertainment stars.

Amenity highlights: The hotel's Le Plaza Restaurant, offering modern Swiss cuisine and a range of seasonal specialities, features a contemporary environment designed by Iria Degen and photographic artwork by Peter Hebeisen. Along with exercise machines, guests enjoy the aqua tinted water of the oval pool in the Amrita health center, bordered by its own coffee bar, a steam bath, and massage room. For a different style of relaxation, guests get complimentary entry to the Plaza Dancing Club in the same building. The hotel guest entrance is also in the basement.

Insider tip: Crossing the Rhine is easy enough on foot or by tram but far more curious are the sampan-shaped wooden ferries that drift across the river, dragged along by a cable. One shuttles from Klein (Little) Basel to a spot on the riverbank immediately below the Münster, Basel's grand Gothic cathedral.

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Rooms

The Swissôtel Le Plaza’s 238 guestrooms feature Italian Lavazza Espresso machines, a direct-dial telephone with voicemail, Internet access (high-speed ports and wireless), cable TV with pay movies, and an in-room safe. Marble bathrooms come with hair dryers.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - wireless
• Internet access - high speed
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Cable/satellite TV
• Pay movies
• Fireplace
• Premium bedding
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Soundproofed rooms
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Internet access - TV
• Voice mail
• Multi-line phone
• Internet access - dial-up
• Fax machine
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping (daily)

• Turndown service
• Private bathroom
• Designer toiletries
• Bathrobes
• Hair dryer
• Bathroom telephone
• Bathroom scale
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Handheld shower
• Makeup mirror
• Massage - available in room
• Sewing kit
• Slippers
• Electronic check-out
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Trouser press
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Television
• Desk
• Clock radio
• Window opens
• Smoking rooms
• Cribs (infant beds) available

Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Golf - miniature nearby
• Golfing nearby
• Golf - driving range nearby
• Ice skating nearby
• Rowing or canoeing nearby
• Water skiing nearby
• Swimming on site
• Racquetball/squash nearby

• Tennis nearby
• Running track/path nearby
• Volleyball nearby
• Aerobics nearby
• Pilates classes/instruction nearby
• Yoga classes/instruction nearby
• Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
• Playground nearby

Property Amenities

In Amrita fitness center, guests can relax in the pool, sweat it out in the sauna, or submit to a traditional Thai or shiatsu massage. Those in need of a bit of color can take some time out in the steam bath. Another way to sweat it out is in the Plaza Dancing Club, entry to which is complimentary for hotel guests.

Business guests have direct access to Basel's main convention center, the Congress Center Basel, which is located next door in the same building complex and can accommodate 3,000 people. A half-dozen smaller meeting and banquet halls are scattered about the first floor of the hotel, while a well-equipped business center, with computer terminals and a range of Internet connection options, is located in the reception area.

• Swimming pool - indoor
• Poolside bar
• Swim-up bar
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Sauna
• Technology helpdesk
• Concierge desk
• Concierge services
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Billiards nearby
• Health club
• Pool table nearby
• Nightclub
• Coffee shop or café
• Room service (24 hours)
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Bar/lounge
• Parking (valet)
• Parking (surcharge)
• Parking nearby
• Parking garage
• Parking (secure)
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Ballroom(s)
• Business center
• Banquet facilities
• Exhibit space
• Conference room(s)
• Event catering

• Audio-visual equipment
• Business services
• Computer rental
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Internet access in public areas - dial-up
• Porter/bellhop
• Express check-out
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Multilingual staff
• 24-hour front desk
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Number of rooms: 238
• ATM/banking
• Tour assistance
• Currency exchange
• Medical assistance available
• Beauty services
• Dry cleaning service
• Laundry facilities
• Coffee in lobby
• Video library
• Shoe shine
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Elevator/lift
• Elevator/lift attendant
• Umbrella
• Wedding services
• Airport transportation (surcharge)

Policies

Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.

• Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
• Pets accepted

• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Fees

The following fees are charged by the property at check-in or check-out.

• A city tax is applicable to all bookings; this charge is not included in the rates and is payable locally.

The above list is not comprehensive; fees are subject to change.

Dining

Le Plaza Restaurant - Contemporary venue with earthy colours and smooth lines, designed by Iria Degen and including artwork by Peter Hebeisen. Serves modern Swiss cuisine and a choice of seasonal specialities.

Boulevard Restaurant - This restaurant offers Asian specialties and a variety of Swiss dishes.

Restaurant Le Provence - With its sunny Provençal atmosphere, the restaurant reflects the culture and lifestyle of the south of France. All dishes are made from selected local produce.

Address

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Messeplatz 25

Basel, 4005

Switzerland

Nearest major airport:

Basel, Switzerland (BSL-Euroairport)