I stayed at the Krafft hotel in Basel for one night in a single room overlooking the river. The hotel far exceeded expectations. The receptionists were polite and helpful and the hotel itself is in a great location to discover Basel. The single room was very small but the balcony over the river made up for this. Some really nice... More

I really wanted to like Hotel Krafft - it has the individual style and traditional feel that is lacking in big chain hotels. But style, friendly staff and central location mean very little if I can't sleep. Our room was in an annexe across the street from the main building. It was quite noisy on Thursday night and the city... More

This hotel has been attractively renovated with very modern rooms while preserving the historic charm of the building. We booked a junior suite with river view for 405 euros a night including breakfast. The location was ideal for touring, with all attractions within walking distance. The room was spacious and very modern in a spare style, but very well laid... More

I have stayed here for only one night in November 2012 on a business trip to Basel. The Hotel building is a nice old building directly on the river Rhein – there is a terrasse to sit outside too, this must be beautiful in the summer months. Free WIFI throughout the Hotel is a plus Lovely Pub right opposite the... More

A great hotel on the river Rhine where you should go for the style of it, the semi-formal restaurant and its aspirational menu, and the great service. We were booked here by a business partner and I can only say "big thanks!" because the hotel is a very nice experience: wonderfully decorated, attentive staff, a great dinner and a lovely... More

A recent one night stay in a single room with river view for business. A useful inclusion is free public transport when staying at a hotel in Basel. The reception staff spoke excellent English and were able to seamlessly deal with any enquiries. Lovely log fire by the lift and smart if fairly spartan room, however wonderful river views. The... More

Here for business, with a conference discount -got a single room facing back side street (actually a nice view anyway) that cannot be compared to a river-view, where you can enjoy the skyline of Basel Old town through the trees. This hotel offers a mixture of elegance and essential service. Fine details, like Paulsen's lamps at the entrance. The room... More

We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights in September 2012 whilst in Basel for a conference. It was one of the recommended hotels by the conference organizers. My first put off was having to lug heavy suitcases half a dozen steps from the street through a narrow dorway to the foyer of the hotel. Although the location over looking... More

I have been several times at the Krafft Hotel during the last 15 years, both alone and with my wife. It is an old hotel dating back to the 19th century that was completely renovated in 2005-2006, thank God as it was run down and seedy. It is probably not full value for money (a double room goes for 230... More