Baselworld 2015, one of the biggest shows for watches and jewelry around the world, is only two weeks away, and for those of you who are thinking about visiting the fair, it is time to think about where to stay.
This article is the first of two, that center around the Best Luxury Hotels in Basel.
See also: The Best Watch and Jewellry Show in the World
* Hotel St. Gotthard Basel – Come as a guest, leave as a friend
The Hotel St. Gotthard Basel, which is run by the Family Geyer since 1929, awaits you right across from the SBB train station. From the hotel it is a 10 minute walk to the historic city center. The 4-star hotel is a so-called “Garni Hotel” without restaurant and offers its guests more than just contemporary comfort: Art, Wi-Fi throughout the property, Satellite TV on HDTV flatscreens in the rooms. The Hotel St. Gotthard Basel combines style, atmosphere and modern infrastructure within the setting of a hospitable family-business.
The Hotel features 86 elegantly furnished rooms, with a total of 146 beds, which provide a restful and enjoyable stay. Businessmen, congressional and fair visitors (for example Baselworld) can use the hotel room in order to work, thanks to their comfortable furniture and the modern technological infrastructures.
Besides the gorgeous and well decorated rooms, the Hotel also features several rooms which are fit for seminars, meetings, banquets and even exhibition shows.
During the Baselworld 2015, you’ll be able to see one of Boca do Lobo’s luxury safes, namely the Baron.
* Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois
Experience the elegance and charm of a historic Grand Hotel. Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois is one of Europe’s oldest city hotels, and yet it offers all the fine facilities expected by today’s discerning guests. The hotel’s privileged position in the Center of Basel’s beautiful Old Town and on the banks of the Rhine makes every stay an occasion to remember. Discover 101 rooms and suites, furnished with flair and a passion for detail, in a variety of captivating color schemes. Gain an initial impression of the special ambiance which reigns in the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois.
This gorgeous hotel features 101 rooms and suites, which are designed in neo-classic or art-deco style and furnished with antique furniture and works of art. Standart fittings incluse a Bang & Olufsen flat screen television with satelite TV, Band & Olufsen DVD/CD player, Internet access (LAN or WLAN), direct-dial telephone, fax connection, safe and minibar with free soft drinks.
Junior Suite
Suite Les Trois Rois
Private Jacuzzi of the Suite Les Trois Rois
Suite Napoléon
At Les Trois Rois you have an extended choice when it comes to restaurants. There are a total of 6 restaurants and brasseries, some of which are located in a terrace with a beautiful view of the river. They all use exclusively market-fresh ingredients and surprise with fine creative fare.
Gourmet Cheval Blanc Terrace – 2 Michelin Stars and 19 Gault Millau Points
Brasserie – 14 Gault Millau Points
Chez Donati Terrace – For fifty years, the restaurant has been Basel’s top address for lovers of choice Piedmont cuisine
Bar / Lobby Les Trois Rois
Salle Belle Epoque
The Library
Salon du Cigar