Altstadt Grossbasel Basel, Switzerland
Opened
2021
Price
$$$
Outside the door
The brand
Bâle Hotels GroupNeo-Baroque rooftop roost
The sixth-floor roof terrace overlooks the lively market square below, while street-level spaces buzz with Basel's energetic tram lines and café culture.
“I like to begin my days in Basel with a hot green tea on the roof of the Hotel Märthof, which looks out on the Marktplatz.”
Where it shines
Notable
Tailored woodwork and custom murals across unusual layouts in joined historic buildings.
Notable
Free-standing bathtubs and complimentary minibars in soundproofed rooms overlooking the marketplace.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
a boutique hotel that is at once a celebration of a hundred-plus years of local history and an introduction to a youthful and energetic side of Basel.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Step directly onto Marktplatz to explore fresh market stalls, historic Old Town alleys, and the scenic Rhine riverbanks on foot.
The rooms
Corner junior suites catch extra sunlight across quirky layouts shaped by the joined heritage buildings, quieted by soundproofed windows.
The sauna and gym
The subterranean suite houses a Finnish sauna, steam room, and moody relaxation lounge next to a dedicated fitness room.
Dogs stay too.
Bohemia Restaurant & Bar
Tables spill onto the Marktplatz pavement, and European brasserie dishes come off an open wood-fired grill inside.
How it began
Operating as a department store for nearly four decades, the joined neo-Baroque and 1920s structures were converted into a hotel in 2021.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.