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Sustainable - family-run - all organic - that is the GAIA Hotel right at the SBB train station in Basel. Enjoy the comfort of a four-star city hotel and the warm hospitality of our family business. And all this exclusively with organic and predominantly regional products! "GAIA" means "Mother Earth" which embodies the entire ecosystem of our planet. The name represents our commitment to contribute to the welfare, happiness and hope of future generations. That's why you will only find organic and biodynamic products here at the GAIA Hotel - on the breakfast buffet, in the minibar, as part of ...
Sustainable - family-run - all organic - that is the GAIA Hotel right at the SBB train station in Basel. Enjoy the comfort of a four-star city hotel and the warm hospitality of our family business. And all this exclusively with organic and predominantly regional products!
"GAIA" means "Mother Earth" which embodies the entire ecosystem of our planet. The name represents our commitment to contribute to the welfare, happiness and hope of future generations.
That's why you will only find organic and biodynamic products here at the GAIA Hotel - on the breakfast buffet, in the minibar, as part of our conference services and in the sauna oasis.
Consistent sustainability, the comfort of a four-star hotel, lots of art and history - and the warm hospitality of our family business: this is your GAIA Hotel in Basel!
Below listed, are some of the sustainable initiatives the hotel has:
Organic products: Organic and predominantly regional products in the breakfast buffet, bathrooms, minibar, and wellness area
Environmentally friendly cleaning: Exclusively uses environmentally friendly and non-toxic cleaning products from Steinfels-Swiss.
Recycling soaps
Zero waste strategy: Avoiding waste whenever possible, for example, no pre-packed mini portions served in the breakfast buffet.
Bread for elephants: The stale bread from the hotel delights the elephants at Basel Zoo!
Mushrooms from coffee: The used coffee ground is used by the Start-up, Stadtpilze, to grow noble mushrooms
Soil from biowaste: Bio-waste is processed into humus at a nearby biogas plant
Supporting Young Tennis Players: Accommodation partner of the Tennis Open Basel and supporting various junior tournaments in the region
Green electricity and district heating: Only purchases certified green electricity and is connected to the district heating network
Co2 compensation: Offsetting Co2 emissions by purchasing certificates from reforestation projects in Peru and Uruguay
Sustainable Initiatives
- 100% renewable energy
- Organic or Local Food
- Ecological cleaning products
- Energy saving light bulbs
- Supporting environmental activities
- Towel change on request
- Supporting social activities
- Reusable water bottle available
- No pesticides
- Energy Reduction
- Strong support for women(70% of our workforce)
- Waste reduction
- recycle/upcycle of damaged bedding and towels
- No daily house keeping
General
- Centrally regulated air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Family Rooms
- Pet allowed on request. (Charges may be applicable)
- Elevator
- Mobile phone coverage
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Banquet hall
- Non-smoking area
- Newspaper stand
- Breakfast room
- Satelite TV channels
- natural Amenities
- Slippers
- Esspresso Coffee Machine
- Bike Rental
Entertainment
- Sauna
Food and Drink
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Room service
- Breakfast buffet
Parking and Transport
- Secure and Covered Parking nearby for Euro 3 per hour
Services
- Free WiFi
- Bicycle rental service
- Baggage storage
- Daily Housekeeping
- Luggage Storage
- Newspapers
- Turn Down Service
- Late Check-out
- Local and international calls
- Multilingual staff
Sports
- Gym/Fitness center
Close by
- Close to Airport
- Close to tourist attractions
- Close to public transport
- Centrally Located
- Business District
Cleanliness & Safety
- Smoke detector
- Security Alarms
- Enhanced cleaning practices
Business
- Free WiFi in meeting rooms, lobby and restaurants
- Conference room
- Meeting room
- Business centre
- Audio-visual equipment rental
- Printer
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- German
Things to keep in mind
- Gay-friendly
- LGTBIQ friendly
- Online check-in
Methods of Payment
- American Express
- Diners Club
- EC
- EuroCard
- JCB
- Maestro
- MasterCard
- Visa
Health
- Spa facilities
- Massage (Additional charge)
Gaia Hotel Basel is sustainably certified
- Check-in from 15.00
- Check-out before 12.00
- Children up to the age of 11 can stay without extra cost, but please note only when using existing bedding. If an extra bed is required additional fees may apply.
- Guest older than age 11 will be considered as adult at this property
- Child and extra bed policies vary by room, each room rate is for a specific number of guests.