About ibis budget Basel City
Walking distance from the SBB train station, the ibis budget Basel City offers basic accommodations at pleasant prices.
The ibis budget Basel City has rooms that can accommodate up to three people. They have Wi-Fi access and flat-screen TVs, plus showers, toilets and wash basins.
This is a non-smoking property. Pets are welcome to stay with their owners for an additional fee. The hotel provides complimentary transit passes upon requests, and can also give guests information about airport shuttle services that can be booked through a separate company.
Guests can eat from a continental breakfast each morning if desired. Furthermore, the property has vending machines where guests can get snacks and microwaveable meals.
About six miles from the Vitra Design Museum, this hotel is a four-minute drive from the Basel Zoo. The University of Basel is two miles away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Reasonably Priced Accommodations
There were numerous instances of positive feedback from guests who liked the extremely low room rates offered here. They said although the accommodations were basic, they were also very modern, and some guests said they would have expected to pay more to stay there.
positive:
Good If You Intend to Use Public Transit
Guests indicated it is easy to walk to the main train station in minutes. Furthermore, they said the hotel provided them with free transit passes upon requests, which helped keep expenses down.
positive:
The Staff Are Quite Courteous
Guests were favourable when discussing treatment from the staff members here. They found them very accommodating and knowledgeable about how to best enjoy the area, even when visiting for the first time and feeling a little unsure about what to do.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Difficult to Find the Car Park Entrance
When guests were trying to find the car park entrance upon arrival, they often had trouble. Some guests were so confused that they had to contact the staff for assistance, but said the employees patiently explained the fastest and easiest routes to the car park without making the guests feel uneasy.
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The Rooms Are Too Warm
Even during wintertime stays, guests frequently found the rooms to feel too hot. Guests also clarified the heat seems centrally controlled, and it's not possible to open the windows. Both those factors made it hard to cope with the hot temperatures.
negative:
Bathrooms Are Poorly Designed
Guests had many complaints about the bathroom layout. The said the sinks were in the rooms, but the shower and toilet were in separate cubicles. Some guests also said the toilet cubicles could not be locked, which made them feel nervous about a lack of privacy.