Shopping in Basle, round and about the hotel. In the new Rail City you may find in the direct vicinity of the hotel more than 20 shops with special opening hours in the evenings and on weekends. The shops and boutiques in Basle open in the morning between 9 and 10 a.m. and stay open until 6.30 p.m., department stores until 8 p.m. Late opening on Thursday until 9 p.m. They close on Saturdays at 6 p.m. and stay closed all day Sunday (except in the neighbourhood of the station). Do you wish to hire a car? Branches of AVIS and Hertz are within just one minute;s walking distance. Currency exchange? In numerous, mostly larger shops you can pay in Euro. You may change money in the station itself. Branches of the Basler Kantonalbank and UBS are also within one minutes walking distance. Feel like keeping fit? The Hilton, just opposite to the hotel offers you the use of swimming-pool and fitness facilities from CHF 11. (towels included) Sauna from CHF 25. (bathrobe and towels included) Bars, cinemas and nightlife in Basle are concentrated in Steinenvorstadt and on Barfusserplatz: You;ll be right there in 5 minutes!

Our rooms: all equipped with mod-cons. A charming and friendly atmosphere ensures that you feel at home. All 46 double rooms have ensuite bath/WC, and are soundproofed. The spacious double rooms can of course be booked by single guests. The rooms provide you with every comfort: minibar, LCD-TV with 55 channels, High Speed-Internet access (1mbps), Wireless Lan and a kettle for making coffee and tea. Rooms with individual Air-Conditioning on request.

A warm welcome to the Hotel Metropol... to the heart of the city of Basle. Thanks to our central position near the railway station for SSB and SNCF services and the Air Terminal, you have quick access to Basle;s diversity. Important points such as the trade fairground, banks, cultural institutions, shopping areas and Basle;s sights can be conveniently reached by tram (for you as a hotel guest free with our Mobility Ticket) in no time at all. The old city centre with its historic market place, cosy restaurants, bars, pubs and numerous boutiques and shops are within easy walking distance. On the way, don;t miss out on the view of the Rhine and the walk along the river promenade with a view of the Minster. Hotel Metropol Elisabethenanlage 5 CH;4002 Basel. 0041 - 61 - 206 76 76. 0041 - 61 - 206 76 77 hotel@metropol-basel.ch

Nos chambres : toutes renovees au gout du jour. Des materiaux nobles en harmonie avec des couleurs chaudes vous offrent une ambiance chaleureuse et confortable. Toutes nos 46 chambres doubles sont equipees dune salle de bain/wc et sont insonorisees. Toutes nos chambres sont doubles avec 1 grand ou 2 lits, disponibles pour 1 ou 2 personnes. Nos chambres sont equipees de tout le confort: minibar, LCD-TV avec 55 programmes, Internet connexion High-Speed (1mbps) et Wireless, une bouilloire pour preparer du the ou du cafe. Chambres climatisees sur demande.

The ideal start to your new day. Enjoy our extensive buffet breakfast on the 8th floor with a splendid view of Basle and its surroundings. We will also serve you breakfast in your room upon request. A wide range of original restaurants, bars as well as wellness facilities are to be found in the direct vicinity of the Hotel.

The Metropol is just a short walk away from the railway station (Bahnhof SBB/SNCF) and the Air Terminal, where the airport bus leaves every fifteen minutes to the EuroAirport. Direct access to the motorway for Swiss/German/French destinations is nearby. Travelling by car from the direction of Germany or Switzerland, take the motorway exit Basel-City and follow signs for Bahnhof SBB. We are situated right on the central station precinct (Centralbahnplatz), opposite the Elisabethenpark. Please follow the signs to France / EuroAirport. 30m in front of the traffic light (sign Hotels am Bahnhof) turn left and follow the right lane. The hotel is 50m in front on your right-hand side. Direction from Motorway France (A35), take the first exit after the customs and follow the street to the round about. The second exit direction Bahnhof SBB / City. Follow the street for about 3km to the station Bahnhof SBB. At the traffic light in front of the station turn left, but follow the right lane and the sign Hotel Metropol. You may park in our underground garage in the Kuchengasse. We look forward to welcome you! Open a PDF version of the map and directions

Our room rates, outside of trade fair dates. Our room rates include the following services: buffet breakfast, service, VAT, Mobility Ticket for free use of public transport. Rates do not include the guest tax of CHF 3.20 per person/day. Children under 12 years in their parents; room are free. Special room rates for business guests. Special rates are available to companies with a larger booking volume, also during trade fair periods. For a quote please contact our management, Mrs Isabelle Tanachian or Mr Holger Brombacher.

Informative links for your stay with us. The weather in Basle. Are you looking for an address in Basle? Here is the. The official Basle tourist office website with tips, current events and a virtual city tour with panoramic photos: www.baseltourismus.ch. Basle is on a different wave length: Basle city's marketing website for detailed information about Basle and its people: Another website about Basle: Your next holiday destination: visit our partner hotel Schweizerhaus in Maloja, in Bundner Oberland, 1800 metres above sea level: www.maloja-schweizerhaus.ch

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 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Luggage storage
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Credit cards accepted
 Lift
 Facsimile services
 Hairdryer
 Access to internet
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Fully stocked mini bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Pets are accepted
 Parking lot
 Clock/radio
 Fridge
 Restaurant
 Safe deposit box
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms