Hotel du Commerce

The rooms are very clean but that is about all I can say about the Hotel Du Commerce.

Be sure to make sure that if you book a double room as a single person that you specify this as they will charge you double city tax and not refund your money. The pictures on the website do not reflect the reality of this hotel. It is every outdated. Whilst it is in a good location, it is expensive compared to other nicer hotels in the area. Good for backpackers but I wouldnt recommend for business travellers.

Good value by Basel standards. Decent breakfast. Good location short walk away from bridge into old town.

Noise from street (traffic, trams) was not ideal. BBC channels listed on TV guide were not actually available.

Close to the train station

The hotel is based in the centre of Basel, which makes it perfect for a trip to the region. I stayed there to visit the Vitra Campus and for that purpose it was perfect. My room was very clean, but missed airconditioning or even a small fan. Since I stayed in a room at the top floor, right beneath the ceiling facing the sun, it was like spending some time in a tiny sauna for a few days.

Staying in the hotel is very expensive, but that is supposed to be normal in Switzerland. The breakfast was ok, but nothing more than that and certainly not a "rich buffet breakfast".