The Swissotel Le Plaza Basel is located in the heart of the city. Key points of interest within the general vicinity of the property include the Rhine River and the Promenade, Old Town, Exhibition Palace, Augusta Raurica, Kunstmuseum, Fondation Beyeler, and the zoo.

The 238 rooms and suites at the Swissotel Le Plaza Basel are well appointed, providing such amenities as high speed Internet access, work desks, luxury bedding, cable television, room service, and valet laundry.

The Swissotel Le Plaza Basel is directly connected to the Congress Center Basel. It is a business and leisure hotel that features a restaurant, a sport fitness area, massages and treatments. The hotel also caters to conferences, congresses, video-conferences, banquettes and special events.