Hotel Merian
Basel, Switzerland
Built 2007 · Last completed renovation 2026
Hotel Merian in Basel was last renovated in 2026, and originally built in 2007 (sourced renovations: 1969, 2018, 2026). Its HotelChrono freshness score is 9.9/10 — every date linked to a cited source.
Data check
- · Sources disagree on the opening year — under review
Renovation forecast · estimate
Next renovation expected around 2034
In about 8 years (≈8-year cycle). A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Location
Satellite view · Basel, Switzerland
Timeline
1838
Building constructed by Amadeus Merian
1969
Fire damage and major renovation following fire
2007
Hotel opening/operation begins
2018
Extensive modernisation and redesign of guest rooms, lounge, and lobby
2026
Renovation completed
How this score is computed
Every figure here traces back to the sourced renovation year above — no hidden weighting, no black box. Recompute it yourself. See the full methodology →
What changed in the 2026 renovation
“Following extensive modernisation and a redesign of the guest rooms, hotel lounge, and lobby, the hotel now shines in new splendor.”— source · retrieved 2026-09-15
Scope is quoted verbatim from the cited source — we never guess what a renovation covered.
Facts
Stars
4★
Built
Sourced2007
Last completed renovation
Sourced2026
Renovation history (sourced)
Sources record multiple renovations (1969–2026). The Chrono Score uses the most recent completed one.
Sources
Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“Following extensive modernisation and a redesign of the guest rooms, hotel lounge, and lobby, the hotel now shines in new splendor.”
“Following extensive modernisation and a redesign of the guest rooms, hotel lounge, and lobby, the hotel now shines in new splendor”
“First open:2007-01-01”
“The building underwent a major transformation in 1969 when a fire caused extensive damage”
“The current Hotel Merian was built between 1838 and 1840 by Amadeus Merian”
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When was Hotel Merian built?+
Hotel Merian (Basel, Switzerland) was built in 2007.
How old is Hotel Merian?+
Hotel Merian is 19 years old — it was built in 2007 and last renovated in 2026. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
When was Hotel Merian last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2026.
What is the Chrono Score of Hotel Merian?+
Its Chrono Score is 9.9/10 (Fresh) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 4-star rating.