Royal Hotel - Urban Living

Key stay information

What is this property and what makes it stand out?

Royal Hotel - Urban Living is a 4-star hotel in Basel, Switzerland, positioned in the centre of the city’s urban area and set close to Basel Badischer railway station, the fairgrounds, and the city centre. The property follows a modern, uncomplicated city-living concept and is arranged as a small-scale hotel with 15 rooms, creating a compact accommodation profile in a highly central location. The setting places guests near rail and bus connections, local dining, museums, and other city destinations, while the booking confirmation includes free use of public transport in Basel. The hotel combines city access, a practical arrival process, and a non-smoking environment with air-conditioned rooms and an urban stay format suited to short or longer city visits.

What accommodation options are available?

The hotel offers spacious rooms in different sizes, all of which are non-smoking and equipped with air conditioning, a private bathroom with a bath or shower, a flat-screen TV with radio, cable channels in selected room types, a telephone, a minibar, Wi-Fi or internet services, a safe, and an iron with ironing board. Shared room and guest features also include a work desk, refrigerator, electric kettle, coffee machine, baby cot or crib, hardwood or parquet flooring, tile or marble flooring in some rooms, a hairdryer, body soap, conditioner, a walk-in shower in selected bathrooms, an iPod docking station, a travel adapter, and balcony or terrace options with outdoor furniture and quiet street or inner courtyard views in selected categories. The room selection includes family-oriented layouts, standard double configurations, compact comfort and cosy categories, and suite-style accommodation with separate bedroom and bathroom arrangements.

• Family Room: Balcony available in some rooms, satellite TV, minibar, bathroom with shower or bathtub.
• Comfort Double Room: Satellite TV, minibar, bathroom with shower or bathtub.
• Cosy Room: Tile or marble flooring.
• Junior Suite with Balcony: Two beds, bath and shower, coffee machine, chocolate provided, cable channels.
• Junior Suite with Terrace: Two beds, terrace with inner courtyard view, shower, hairdryer, cable channels.

What are the logistics and on-site services?

Reception is open during the first half of the day, with closing times varying by day, and arrivals outside reception hours are handled through a self-check-in terminal with instructions sent in advance by message or email. Guests are asked to provide an estimated time of arrival before arrival to support smooth check-in handling. On-site service and access features include concierge service, express check-in and check-out, a parking garage, and smoke detectors. The booking confirmation allows free public transport use in Basel, which supports local movement to the station, fair area, city centre, and other destinations. Dining and beverage equipment in the rooms includes a refrigerator, electric kettle, and coffee machine, while selected suites also include chocolate on arrival. The property combines practical access, central transport links, and an uncomplicated arrival process with essential urban hotel services.