Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois sits directly on the Rhine at the edge of Basel’s Old Town, with the cathedral, museums, shopping streets and river ferries all close enough to explore on foot.

Rooms and suites are split between the historic main building at Blumenrain 8 and the newly redesigned head building at Blumenrain 2, mixing old-world detailing with a fresher contemporary design language.

The best accommodations look directly across the Rhine, while the property’s varied architecture means rooms feel individually connected to either the river or Basel’s historic streets rather than standardized.

Seijaku Wellbeing sits high above the city in a Herzog & de Meuron-designed setting inspired by Japanese mindfulness, with two Finnish saunas, steam bath, cold plunge, rooftop terrace and treatment rooms.

Les Trois Rois is best for travelers who want Basel at its most atmospheric and refined, particularly art-focused visitors who value riverfront history but still expect forward-looking design and wellness.