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Art Basel

Vernissage: June 10

I just visited the city of Basel and saw several hotels. Even though a lot of the hotel sales person we spoke to told us they were sold out during Art Basel, they did say we should send them specific requests for rooms. Hotels which impressed us were:

IHOTEL EULER – http://www.hoteleuler.ch They just finished a complete refurbishment of the hotel and it looks gorgeous; with well appointed rooms and bathrooms. Room rates during Art Basel will be 550 CHF for a large single room with a queen bed or 700 CHF for a double king bedded room. It is less than 10 mins. to the convention center via tram which stops right in front of the hotel and the exhibition center.

HOTEL KRAFT – http://www.kraftbasel.ch Historic hotel overlooking the Rhine, just 5 minutes tram ride to the Convention center. Very large rooms with brand new bathrooms, some rooms with a balcony. We will have rates and availability in January.

We now have a good contact at the SWISSOTEL LE PLAZA and RAMADA PLAZA so we can request rooms directly with them. None of these hotels will pay us a remuneration, therefore, we will charge a non refundable, one time booking fee of $150 for rooms confirmed at the above mentioned hotels.

Dorint Basel

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The Dorint Basel is a 3 star business hotel offering 171 rooms. It is three blocks from Messe Basel, the trade fair ground and congress center. It is 1 km from the highway and 20 minutes by tram from the city center. With a modern architecture, the hotel features a restaurant, a lobby bar, 5 conference rooms for up to 120 people and a basement garage

  • Air Conditioned with individual temperature control
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Bathroom Telephone
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Hairdryers Available
  • International Direct Dial
  • Iron
  • Modem and modem lines in room
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Room Service
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Telephone
  • Television with Cable
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Doctor on Call
  • Free Parking
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundry/Valet Services
  • Dining & Entertainment Facilties
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
For stays four to five nights
465 CHF – Executive single room – one queen bed
565 CHF – Executive double room – two queen beds, two persons
615 CHF – Studio apartment – one queen bed, kitchenette
For stays of 6 NIGHTS, or more
410 CHF – Executive single room – one queen bed
510 CHF – Executive double room – two queen beds, two persons
660 CHF – Studio apartment – one queen bed, kitchenette

Above rates include buffet breakfast, service charge. It does not include the city tax of 3.20CHF per person, per night. Each additional person/bed in the room will be charged 100 CHF. There is a 4 night minimum stay

DEPOSIT / CANCELLATION

Exact dates for your stay must be fixed by April 6. After this date, the hotel will charge 100% of the mentioned rate for cancellations, no shows and early departures. The hotel requires a completed registration card with credit card authorization by May 12. Your credit card will be charged for full payment two weeks prior to arrival. Name changes will be accepted, only in writing, and exclusively through Altour (the hotel will not accept direct changes or cancellations), a $50 administrative fee will be assessed.

For all reservations, please contact Esilda at:
Esilda.Buxbaum@Altour.com