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"Thank you for your comments/advice re Basel hotels.
hotel Euler claims to have parking - is this a good option geographically do you think ?
my other thought was the airport hotel which claims to be 3 km out and has underground parking - presumably public transport from there into the centre is reliable ?
I’ve looked at those you suggested and like hotel nomad but it is a bit expensive I think."

First, a BIG NO to the airport hotel. There is nothing of interest around it (except a casino) and the bus service from there to the main train station starts at the airport, so it's usually full of people with their luggage. This is probably the worst hotel option I could think of for a visit to Basel.

As for the Hotel Euler -- you need to check if they have their own parking or if they are just expecting you to park at any of the parking lots under and around the train station. The Euler is actually at the station, along with a few other hotels. The Euler gets a "mehhh" rating from Booking.com etc It's not bad but the two hotels I recommended are nicer and more highly rated from the various hotel booking sites. Driving into the station is not the easiest thing in the world for first-time visitors as there are several tram lines, bus stops, and taxi stands right there, so you need to keep your eyes open and your wits about you!

For car access, the LandGasthof Riehen is probably the least stressful and one of the most attractive/scenic options for your Basel stay. (As long as you make sure you have a reserved parking space with the hotel.)

You could also try the Hotel D in the center of Basel. It should be fine and from a driving perspective, it's also less stressful. For example, you could drive down the main street in St. Louis, the French town right on Basel's border, and stay straight on that road -- once you get through the border control you keep straight and just follow the tram tracks all the way into the center of town. You can find parking there. It's one of the easiest ways to get out of the city as well.