Location. The modern Swissotel Le Plaza Basel is located in the Messe trade fair complex in Basel, Switzerland. The River Rhine is 500 metres away and its one kilometre to the pretty Old Town. EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse is five kilometres away.
Hotel Features. The hotels contemporary white facade is shared with the citys major convention centre, Congress Center Basel. Inside, a sleek lobby features grand gold topped pillars and floor to ceiling windows.
At the Swissotel Le Plaza Basel, Restaurant Le Provence specialises in Provencal cuisine. Dishes made with fresh local ingredients are served in a bright dining room with floor to ceiling windows. Local Swiss cuisine and Asian cuisine are on offer in the Boulevard Restaurant. Le Plaza Restaurant serves modern Swiss cuisine and a choice of seasonal specialities. Room service is available 24 hours a day.
Small groups can be accommodated in the hotels six meeting rooms, and the hotel has direct access to Congress Center Basel, which caters for 3000. There is a business centre with computer terminals and high speed Internet connections at the hotel.
The basement Amrita fitness centre features exercise machines, a steam bath and sauna, and a massage room for Thai or shiatsu treatments. The oval pool has its own poolside bar and coffee shop. Entrance to the onsite Plaza Dancing Club is complimentary. Staff at the 24 hour front desk can help with sightseeing trips.
Guestrooms. Decorated in a bright contemporary style, the 238 air conditioned guestrooms all offer wireless Internet access and high speed Internet connections. Features include Italian Lavazza Espresso machines, satellite television and a video library. Marble bathrooms include telephones.
Expert Tip. The River Rhine is only 500 metres from the hotel in Basel. The most unusual way to cross the river to the cathedral is in one of the small wooden boats dragged across the water by a cable.
Rates:
189.05 - 237.8131
Number Of Rooms: 238
Number Of Floors: 5
Check In Time: 2:00 PM
Check Out Time: 12:00 PM
Amenities:
Sauna
24 Hour Security
Parking Garage
In House Dining
Children Allowed
Pets Allowed
Data Ports
Meeting Rooms
Business Center
Car Rent Desk
Family Rooms
Swiss�tel Le Plaza Basel
Messeplatz 25
Basel, Switzerland 4005
Driving Directions:
From EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse (BSL):
Distance to Swissotel Le Plaza Basel is 5 kilometres, approximately 10 minutes drive.
Getting there. Buses (lines 30 and 50) are available for transfer from the airport to the central SBB train station in the south side of town. From there, trams run to the hotel. Taxis also operate from the airport to any location in Basel. The hotel can organize taxis to and from the hotel for 35 CHF.
Getting around. The hotel is on Messeplatz in the Messe trade fair complex. Trams and buses connect the hotel with the rest of central Basel within 10 minutes. The hotel issues guests a mobility ticket giving free access to all local public transport. The closest tram stop to the hotel is Messeplatz. The hotel can order taxis on request. Secure garage parking is available at the hotel.
Driving directions. From EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse:
Follow signs to the Fair/Convention Area Messeplatz.