I was told over and over again that this hotel was the best property in Basel; so I booked a junior suite with a center view of the Rhine. Honestly, the hotel has work to do on their infrastructure to be a 5-star. With the issues outlined below, the best I can do is a 4.5 star. Cons: no air conditioning! During our 3-night stay, the daytime temperatures were in the 60s, nighttime in the 40s. Our room was very warm. We had to leave the balcony doors open at night. The Concierge provided us with a fan, but blowing hot air around a hot room doesn’t work. The solution was opening the doors, but, what would you do in the summer months??? No bidet. Shower/bathtub combination is awkward (clearly retrofitted), with a folding glass shower door that is difficult to open and shut. Pros: great location on the Rhine. Close to Old Town and all the high-end luxury shopping. The Concierge team works very hard to accommodate your every need. Mary, was a total standout. Helping the first day with laundry service, directions to a nail salon, and recommendations for contemporary art galleries. Housekeeping is terrific. Laundry service is done very well and timely. if this hotel Updates to Air Conditioning controlled in each room, and bathroom upgrades, it would truly be a five star.