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Congress Center Basel

Messeplatz 21, Basel, Switzerland, 4005
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Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1983
Renovated2013
Total meeting space215,471 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeConference center

Awards

Industry awards
"An excellent working relationship with the team at the Congress Center Basel! We were always able to rely on your valuable support, from the planning stage right through to implementation." Sneschi Culjak – Project Manager MCI

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access

Facilities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

Transportation

  • Airport shuttle
  • Bus
  • Subway
  • Taxi
  • Train

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
215,471 sq. ft.
Largest room
796,529.7 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
26
Second largest room
478,994.2 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
141,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
1,000
Seating capacity
1,034
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Event Hall
35,520.9 sq. ft.
-
32.8 ft.
3000
1820
-
3000
1790
-
MCH Lounge
1,829.9 sq. ft.
-
13.1 ft.
100
77
-
100
64
-
Foyer Event Hall
20,451.4 sq. ft.
-
28.2 ft.
1700
-
1700
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San Francisco
13,271.9 sq. ft.
-
-
1450
847
-
1450
900
-
Osaka&Samarkand
2,099.0 sq. ft.
-
9.2 ft.
150
110
-
150
88
44
Osaka
990.3 sq. ft.
-
9.5 ft.
75
40
-
75
44
32
Samarkand
990.3 sq. ft.
-
9.5 ft.
75
40
-
75
44
32
Foyer, 3rd Foor
7,104.2 sq. ft.
-
9.5 ft.------
Montreal (Auditorium)
8,255.9 sq. ft.
-
19.0 ft.
525
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525
-

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 3.11 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
Street parking
Bus parking

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Facility Restrictions

Sleeping Rooms (10,000+) managed by the Basel Convention Bureau 'incoming@basel.com'

Congress Center Basel Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Congress Center Basel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Congress Center Basel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Congress Center Basel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Congress Center Basel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Congress Center Basel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Congress Center Basel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
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