City Inn Basel

the location is superb - 1 min walking from the sbb central station; 5 walking mins from the city center (=1 tram ride); the hotel provided a free transportation ticket, which includes all the transportation within the city - very useful! the breakfast was absolutely superb, taking into consideration that this is a 2 star hotel - the variety, the quality of products, the quantity. (but perhaps this is simply due to the breakfast being served at Euler, which is a 5 star hotel..); the shower was excellent and the room in general, for a one person, was big and comfy - as much as it can be.

the lift only goes to 1st floor, and if your rooms are higher up, you'll have to use the stairs. generally, not a big deal - but when you have a huge luggage, like i did, and noone to help you, it's not a pleasant experience. in addition, the window opened only slightly. for me it wasn't a problem, as i traveled in cold weather (~15 celcius outside), but i imagine that in the summer this might present a problem..