We stayed for 2 nights with our 2 children and had a great time. We stayed in 2 interconnecting rooms which had everything we needed and were surprisingly spacious. You could probably have squeezed the children in as well but as they are getting older we opted for the second room and certainly enjoyed it better that way! All very clean and comfortable. However I understood what previous reviewers meant about the sterile almost clinical atmosphere - the hallways mostly. This did not affect our enjoyment of the hotel, indeed given the choice I would rather it smelt over clean than a bit rancid - and I'm sure we've all stayed in hotels like that! Although it probably had all the facilities to make it a 4/5 star hotel, I agree that it did not really feel like one. But again, that didn't get in the way and certainly everything was there. We got a good rate on the Radisson web-site and then firmed it up by telephone with the hotel direct re interconnecting rooms etc. They were very helpful but it had to be done that way as they were unable to match internet rates.

The best thing about the hotel is its location. It really is minutes walk from the centre, and has trams running right outside the door. The mobility pass was great and having free transport throughout a really great saving. The breakfast is plentiful and has something for everyone. The staff were very helpful and even made the children hot chocolates. The hotel pool was really good fun - a bit like a 70s nightclub feel all red and yellow but a great swim and a decent size. The children can swim on their own aged 12 and up which is also good.

We took the no 6 tram along to the Foundation Bayler art gallery which was a short ride away and really the most fabulous collection of modern art we've seen for a while. Go on a Monday and its half price which represents a good saving. Also recommend the ferry ride accross the river reviewed already. Its quick but fun and very cheap.

I would recommend the hotel and certainly stay there again. Try and get a good rate on the internet though, and definitely get a rate with breakfast included as its CHF27 otherwise and who wants to pay that?

Basel is lovely - well worth a visit.

When we arrived, we asked if they had something special for honeymooners. It was not common, but the guy at the reception was so flexible to give us a big suite. Rooms were quiet, breakfast fantastic, location perfect, good price/quality although I agree with the previous writer about a too small bed. I would definitely stay again in the suite for a normal price.

We stayed at the Radisson for one night on our way to southern Switzerland. We had booked a standard double room on their website at the special internet rate. We arrived at around 8 o'clock and were given the keys to our room. We got to the room only to realize that there was only one small bed (not more then 1.2m wide) and a sofa bed which was made up and where they apparently expected to sleep one person. The sofa bed was a matress of maximum 5 cm thickness without real bed frame below. We went back to reception and asked for a double room as booked. They told us the hotel was fully booked and could only offer us a double bed in the older part of the hotel (window facing the street) which was definetly not more than 3*. Breakfast is good, but they do not have enough seating and we had to wait and then sit in the smoking area which was rather annoying as we arrived late and they only serve breakfast until 10 o'clock even on the weekend. I will stay at another hotel next time I am in Basel.

Excellent hotel. Booked on their webiste for CHF199 per room per night for a superior room. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The hotel and rooms were vey clean. We had a room at the front of the hotel but it was very quiet. The swimming pool is nice, although a little cold when we were there. The hotel is central and so most things are within walking distance. There is a tram stop right outside the hotel. The number 10 will take you to the train station where you get the bus back to the airport. When you check in you get a travel pass so all the trams and buses are free. No shops are open on a Sunday. We went to the zoo and had an excellent day there. There is a lovely Irish bar on the corner of the street. The price of a pint is about CHF8.
We had a lovely stay in Basel and would recommend it to anyone.