Rossle Schwarzwald Gasthof, BaselRossle Schwarzwald Gasthof in Basel, Switzerland has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 48 of 207 hotels we score in Basel. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.8. Rooms from about $122 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hotel Rössle, also known as Schwarzwaldgasthof Rössle, is a family-run, 4-star superior guesthouse in Todtmoos-Strick in the Black Forest, with roots going back to 1670. Rooms are comfortable and well kept, with warm wooden details, and the restaurant serves Badische specialities alongside meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. Facilities include a sauna, a small swimming pool, wellness and cosmetic treatments, plus tennis and golf nearby, so it works for both relaxing and active breaks. Families and pets are welcome, and parking is available on site. The main drawback is the pool, which is on the small side. Rates start from around $122 a night.What stands out

Generous, well-reviewed breakfast buffet

Friendly, attentive family-run service

Clean rooms with comfortable beds

Sauna and wellness treatments on site

Watch out for

Swimming pool is small

Booking score lower than review scores

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