Grand Hotel les Trois Rois

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Grand Hotel les Trois Rois is a five-star hotel beside the Rhine in Basel’s Old Town.

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Grand Hotel les Trois Rois

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Why go

  • The building at Blumenrain 2, renovated and extended by Herzog & de Meuron.
  • The Council cigar lounge, with two fireplaces and 570 handcrafted tiles.
  • Guestbook entries from Empress Michiko of Japan, James Joyce and Pablo Picasso.

Good to know

Bridal suiteNon-smoking roomsSuitesHOTEL CLASS5 of 5 starsRomanticGreenAllergy-free roomSoundproof roomsAir conditioningPrivate balconyRoom serviceSafeMinibarFlatscreen TVEnglish, French, Spanish, GermanPaid private parking nearbyFree High Speed Internet (WiFi)Fitness Center with Gym / Workout RoomBar / loungeBabysittingPets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )Airport transportationBusiness Center with Internet Access

Good for

  • Couples A romantic setting for a couples’ stay.
  • Families Babysitting is available.
  • Groups Event rooms for organised gatherings.
  • Business Business center with internet access.

Rooms

Room types
Bridal suite; suites; non-smoking rooms
Blumenrain 2
Seven rooms and suites
Room features
Private balcony; safe; minibar; flatscreen TV Room features vary by category.

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi Free high-speed internet.
  • Gym Fitness center with workout room.
  • Bar / lounge
  • Wellbeing area Japanese-inspired wellbeing area at Blumenrain 2.
  • Parking Paid private parking nearby.
  • Pets Dogs and other pets are allowed.

Restaurants and bars on site

  • Restaurant Banks at Blumenrain 2 serves European-Asian social dining.

With kids

  • Non-smoking rooms and suites are available.

Interesting facts3

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  1. 2004

    In 2004, the Thomas Straumann family acquired the hotel and its southern section at Blumenrain 2.

    About us - Les Trois Rois 5 star hotel Basel
  2. 2004

    The 2004 heritage restoration added rooms, a ballroom, and banquet and conference facilities to the corner building. The restored hotel opened on March 20.

    About us - Les Trois Rois 5 star hotel Basel
  3. 2 was

    The southern section at Blumenrain 2 was at one time transferred to Basler Kantonalbank and adapted for the bank’s use.

    About us - Les Trois Rois 5 star hotel Basel

History

Napoléon Bonaparte stopped at the inn and received a state reception while passing through. During the French occupation, it was renamed “Hotel aux trois magots.”

  1. 1681The inn was first mentioned as “Drei Könige”.
  2. 1754Innkeeper Johann Christoph Im Hof placed three wooden king figures on the facade.
  3. 1842Johann Jakob Senn bought the inn and commissioned Basel architect Amadeus Merian to design its replacement.
  4. 1844The replacement hotel opened as “Des Trois Rois” with a neoclassical design.
  5. 1941/42–1972Director Alfred Kienberger restored the hotel's international standing after the war.

Shorts

Hidden gems nearby

  • Art at BanksRestaurant Banks contains an installation by Gerda Steiner and Jörg Lenzlinger.

Sources: Les Trois Rois 5 star hotel Basel · About us - Les Trois Rois 5 star hotel Basel · checked 26 Sep 2026

Where
Blumenrain 8, Basel, 4001

Questions and answers

Is airport transportation available at Grand Hotel les Trois Rois?

Yes, airport transportation is available.

Which languages are spoken at Grand Hotel les Trois Rois?

English, French, Spanish and German.

Are allergy-free and soundproof rooms available at Grand Hotel les Trois Rois?

Yes, allergy-free rooms and soundproof rooms are available.

Do rooms at Grand Hotel les Trois Rois have air conditioning?

Yes, rooms have air conditioning.

Is room service available at Grand Hotel les Trois Rois?

Yes, room service is available.

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