Renovated in 2012, the Hotel Spalentor is located opposite the Botanic Gardens, close to the Old Town of Basel and the University. It offers free bicycles, free Wi-Fi, and a quiet garden with a chestnut tree. You can quickly reach the airport, the train stations and the Messe Basel fairgrounds by public transport, which can be used for free during your stay at the Spalentor hotel. The Spalentor Bus Stop is just 30 metres away. Each of the spacious rooms features a coffee machine, a large flat-screen TV, a DVD Player and a large choice of free DVDs. There is also an iPod docking station and a minibar in each room. Guests can relax in the hotel's own bar. There is also a fitness area and a playroom with billiards, darts and table soccer. Baby seats and cycle helmets for the rental bikes are available as well.