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"The 20 small rooms are minimalist but not spartan, six have bird's-eye views over the old town, and the lively brasserie does Alsatian-French favorites." [FT] Rooms from $165. The FT also recommends dining at the brasserie even if you don't stay there.
Last Update: April 10, 2008 | Created: April 07, 2008
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The old-world luxury hotel in Basel. Rave review for Les Trois Rois' Michelin-starred restaurant, Cheval Blanc. Rooms from $560.
Last Update: April 07, 2008 | Created: April 07, 2008
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Venerable, riverfront hotel in Basel, restored in 2005 with a contemporary vibe. The FT suggests trying to book room 25 on the second floor with an arcaded terrace and Rhine views. Rooms from $220.
Last Update: April 07, 2008 | Created: April 07, 2008
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An FT B&B pick for Basel. "A cosy, well-appointed alternative to the hotels in town, where South African-born Micaela Oestreicher welcomes guests from all over the world." [FT] Definitely looks like a good place to escape the frenzy of the modern art scene! Rooms from $200.
Last Update: April 07, 2008 | Created: April 07, 2008
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An FT restaurant pick for Basel, Switzerland, a good luxurious weekend destination from the UK. "For a taste of a typical Baseler Beiz (inn) with snug, wood-panelled rooms and big internal courtyard for open-air dining, head back along Gemsberg to the Löwenzorn for Swiss specials such as fondue or diced calves' liver with Rösti." [FT] $70 for a three course meal, half-bottle of wine included.
Last Update: April 24, 2008 | Created: April 24, 2008
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A "highly sought after" dinner spot in Basel, especially on Saturday night, according to the FT. "Modern European cuisine in a pared-down, Shaker-style decor." [FT] From $90 per person, three course meal, half-bottle of wine.
Last Update: April 22, 2008 | Created: April 07, 2008
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"Pause for a kerbside copa and a plateful of pimientos del piquillo or patatas bravas at the Bodega España on Heuberg (in Basel)." [FT]
Last Update: April 14, 2008 | Created: April 07, 2008
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"A self-styled Deli-Café-Bar, (a good spot) for a mean pina colada, wines by the glass and Mediterranean nibbles in a cool, modern interior." [FT]
Last Update: April 09, 2008 | Created: April 07, 2008
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"Creative, prix-fixed dinner menu (fish-focused on Fridays, meat-rich on Saturdays) is served in a highly styled contemporary setting." [FT] Dinner from $95 per person, three courses, half-bottle of wine included.
Last Update: April 07, 2008 | Created: April 07, 2008
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The FT's "top-of-the-range" restaurant pick for Saturday night in Basel. Excellent Mediterranean cuisine with Asian touches and an extensive wine list. "Peter Knogl notched up a first Michelin star within months of his arrival." [FT] From $180 per person, three course meal, half-bottle of wine included.
Last Update: April 07, 2008 | Created: April 07, 2008
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Independent, March 04, 2010 02:23:09 EST
Financial Times, February 05, 2010 21:22:51 EST
Independent, February 01, 2010 05:22:43 EST
Mr and Mrs Smith, December 02, 2009 13:05:39 EST
SF Chronicle, November 06, 2009 16:42:25 EST
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