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It's just my first time going to Basel. Please help me how I can get to Alexander Hotel from Basel Airport. I would appreciate if you can give me instructions on how to get there by bus. How much would I pay if I take the bus and please give me an idea how much would it cost me if I take a cab.

Thank you very much.

Hi,
best option is to take the airport-bus to Basel Central Railwaystation SBB; from there take the tram number 2 to "Messeplatz" (Basel Fair) and change there to tram number 14 to "Riehenring"
Hotel Alexander is at Riehenring # 83/85
A taxi from the airport is expensive and will cost about CHF 40,-
Good Luck !

Sir,

I'm very delighted for your reply, Mr. WStat. It's so kind of you to entertain my inquiry. The info that you just gave me is very helpful and I'll take note of that.

Again, thank you very much.

Thanks for your nice reply; if you need any other informations (yet, I'm not Swiss, but have travelled many times to Basel),pls don't hesitate to contact me ! Greetings from Vienna!

Sir,

Thank you.

I still have another question, though. How much tip do we normally give in Europe? I was just thinking that people might say something if I don't give tips. I don't really have much, but I also don't want to feel different and make other people unpleased.

By the way, if God permits me to work there, I would also love to visit Austria.

Hi,
I'm personally rather restrictive with tips, but try to give a small tip if service and /or friendlyness has been above average. I think, that the old rule "10% of the
bill " is much too high, taking into account the rather high prices for lunch or dinner. I'd rather give, say, 1-1,50 EUR or CHF.
In Switzerland as well as in other European countries a tip of 10-155 is already included in the bill. You find it printed on the bill, but may also ask. Then a small or no tip will be ok. If there is NO tip included, you might give some 5% or more.
As to work permit in Austria: do not rely on God, better try to get a permit of the not so friendly Austrian Ministry of Interior !
Greetings!

Sir,

Getting these tips from you is indeed very kind.

Anyway, you have given me the basic info that would be very helpful for a first-timer like me.

Thank you very much.