The Passage - Urban Retreat Hotel

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Jan 19, 2025 - Jan 20, 2025
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Overview

Intro

Situated within 8 minutes' walk of Basel Archaeological Museum of Ancient Art and Ludwig Collection in Basel, the 4-star Passage - Urban Retreat Hotel features a storage room and a restaurant. Boasting a location just a short drive from Gate of Spalen, this designer hotel offers 56 rooms together with a lounge bar onsite.

Rooms

All of the sound-proofed rooms are appointed with free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock along with a coffeemaker and a minibar, and some of them comprise an adjoining terrace and a seating area. For more comfort, a hair dryer and guest toiletries together with a sauna and a rainfall shower are provided. A walk-in shower and a separate toilet are available in private bathrooms. These bright units also feature views of the courtyard.

Relax

The accommodation goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit. There is a fitness room at the hotel. Finally, the property houses a conference room featuring a xerox and a desk.

Location

The boutique style property is located in a shopping area of Basel, 5 minutes by car from Messe Basel. Marktplatz is about 9 minutes on foot from the pet-friendly Passage - Urban Retreat, which is also set in front of Church of Saint Leonard.

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Impressions

Positives and negatives

  • Absolutely fantastic trendy boutique hotel with eateries and a zoo.
  • Located in a central area with a river and a hill throughout.
  • A 25-minute walk from Kannenfeldpark and a couple of blocks away from Church of Saint Leonard.
  • Most spacious and well soundproofed rooms come with the TV, a coffee machine and a contemporary decor.
  • Some units with contemporary decor.
  • Warm local menu in the amazing restaurant.
  • Refreshing beverages are included in some rates.
  • Helpful service and great facilities.
  • Rates are outstanding.
  • A few rooms might have not comfortable beds.
  • Wi-Fi was very poor for such a hotel.

Rooms

Deluxe Double Room
Room size: 25 m2
Max capacity:
Luxe Double Room
Room size: 21 m2
Max capacity:
Double Room - Ground Floor
Room size: 27 m2
Max capacity:
Executive Double Room
Room size: 29 m2
Max capacity:
Junior Suite
Room size: 41 m2
Max capacity: +
Suite
Room size: 49 m2
Max capacity: +
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Facitilies

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Dining facilities

  • In-room breakfast
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Relax

  • Sun terrace
  • Sauna
  • Massage
  • Fitness centre

Activities for Kids

  • Cots

Reviews

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Categories

  • Cleanliness 9.4
  • Comfort 9.4
  • Facilities 9.1
  • Free WiFi 8.7
  • Location 9.2
  • Total 8.9
  • Value for money 8.6
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Landmarks nearby
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Transportation
  • 1. Swiss Architecture Museum 430 m (1411 ft)
  • 2. University of Basel Botanical Garden 790 m (2592 ft)
  • 3. Basel Museum of Ancient Art and Ludwig Collection 620 m (2034 ft)
  • 4. Rathaus 700 m (2297 ft)
  • 5. Basel Paper Mill Museum 1.43 km (4692 ft)
  • 6. Gate of Spalen 680 m (2231 ft)
  • 7. Middle Bridge 1.00 km (3281 ft)
  • 8. Muensterplatz 690 m (2264 ft)
  • 9. Toy Worlds Museum Basel 280 m (919 ft)
  • 1. Bibliothek Bar 250 m (820 ft)
  • 2. Kelim 270 m (886 ft)
  • 3. Pizzeria Ristorante Molino Basel 280 m (919 ft)
  • 4. Union Diner 410 m (1345 ft)
  • 5. Kohlmanns 360 m (1181 ft)
  • 6. Restaurant Kastanienhof 200 m (656 ft)
  • 7. Brasserie Kuechlin 330 m (1083 ft)
  • 8. Baragraph 320 m (1050 ft)
  • 9. Artigiano Cafe 300 m (984 ft)
  • 1. Steinenschanze 140 m (459 ft)
  • 2. Holbeinstrasse 280 m (919 ft)
  • 3. Universitat 310 m (1017 ft)
  • 4. Synagoge 330 m (1083 ft)

The Passage - Urban Retreat Hotel FAQ

Is The Passage - Urban Retreat Hotel located near the city centre?
The Passage - Urban Retreat Hotel is placed in Vorstädte with timber-framed buildings and a centuries-old mill housing a printing museum.
Which attractions can I visit not far from the 4-star The Passage - Urban Retreat Hotel?
The 4-star The Passage - Urban Retreat Hotel enjoys a central location within 750 metres from Basler Munster and a 6-minute walk away from Jewish Museum of Basel.
What dining options are available during our stay at the Basel hotel?
Guests of the Basel hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated—9/10 according to reviews—restaurant Restaurant Atelier im Teufelhof offering European cuisine.