Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available at the property, but specific details about the type (private/public, on-site/off-site, covered/uncovered) and costs are not provided.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily, although specific serving hours are not mentioned.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of SEK 300 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 15:00 and check-out time is at 12:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including features such as step-free entrances and accessible public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not mentioned.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the heart of Stockholm, within a 5-minute drive of Vasa Museum and Stockholm Palace. It is approximately 1.3 miles from Skansen and ABBA The Museum, with various other attractions nearby.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of SEK 150 per night, and rollaway beds are available for SEK 350 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Hotel Esplanade in Stockholm

Average nightly price at Hotel Esplanade, BW Signature Collection by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
March	US$177
April	US$215
May	US$320
June	US$333
July	US$211
August	US$280
September	US$290
October	US$210
November	US$196

What guests think

At Hotel Esplanade, BW Signature Collection, travellers highlight a superb waterfront location and charming historic character, consistently friendly staff, and a breakfast that ranges from good to excellent, while noting drawbacks like street noise, dated rooms, and occasional cleanliness lapses.

Many appreciate spacious, characterful rooms and lounges with harbor views, but some find bathrooms small or worn and the Wi‑Fi unreliable in certain rooms. Several reviews mention warm rooms and lack of air conditioning, and there is no elevator, which can be challenging with luggage. Expect a characterful stay in a historic setting rather than a modern, full‑service hotel.

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Facilities

Historic lounges and a small public balcony facing the water are appreciated, with free coffee and tea available in the lounge. Multiple reviews note there is no elevator, and parking nearby can be tricky.

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10

Laura

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely old property on the waterfront near Gamla Stan. Staff very helpful, excellent breakfast variety. No elevator but staff will transport your luggage upstairs. Tram,bus one block.

10

Michelle

14 Jul 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

The hotel is older which I love and the staff are all wonderful - especially Carina (very helpful and a wonderful host for the hotel). Only issues is the hotel does not have parking and I unfortunately got three tickets on the side street so learn the parking rules. Otherwise love the hotel, tea/latte machine, and living area where you can watch the boats go by.

6

Janda

31 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is a bit of a legend with Stockholmers. Art nouveu and twentieth century modern collide. I wouldnt want this changed. However, when I arrived I found there was no lift to my level. If i had known this, i would have booked next door. I think it only fair to alert prospective guests that could be a considerable inconvenience to some. However staff were quick to take up /down luggage. If you can manage atairs - then enjoy the old fasioned luxury of thexEsplanade

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Sylvia

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

With this hotel, you’re paying for convenience—15 min from anything in Gamla Stan; 15 min from anything in the museum district. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. That’s where the nice things end about this stay. I want to be clear that the things that need fixing are the responsibility of management and not the employees, who go above and beyond. But this hotel is charming in the common spaces, while the rooms are rundown. We booked 3 rooms; 2 of them had issues with sewage smells, 1 had a broken toilet, 1 had a problem with gnats and what appeared to be baby spiders. The shower is maybe 2ft X 4ft? Extremely narrow—and the tile has mold and mildew spots, as well as grout that is coming up or just missing in some places. The beds are comfortable, but the rooms are in desperate need of paint. Be advised you are on the corner of 2 very busy streets, so even with the windows closed, it’s very loud. The coffee machine was broken for 50% of our stay. And for guests who are differently abled or elderly: there is no elevator and this place is most definitely not wheelchair friendly. You pay for a nice hotel, but in the end, end up with a rundown-former-gem that is in desperate need of management to spend some money on room renovations.

10

Carol

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful hotel with a great breakfast. No elevator.

8

Jamie

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Esplanade is in an older, charming building. The hotel was located, I believe, only on the first two floors of the building, which has a lot of charm and character. I didn't feel the lack of an elevator because our room was on the 2nd floor but this could be a problem for some. If people need the modern amenities, this isn't the place for them but the location was fantastic (across from the water) and you could feel the history of the place. The breakfast and available coffee/tea on the main floor were very nice. It is very easy walking distance to the old town Gamla Stan and many of the museums and other places of interest so really an excellent location for a stay in Stockholm.

10

Richard

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel has a very relaxed and homely feeling to it with wonderful staff. The bed was comfortable and good showering facilities. Coffee and tea available all day in the downstairs lounge. Breakfast very good with homemade bread. Situated opposite some of the boat trip berths and in easy walking distance of most of Stockholm's tourist attractions.

10

G Kenneth

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s an old hotel but that is part of its charm. It is very clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The location is superb. Asking distance to the Vasa, Abba, National Museum, the Palace, the Nordic Museum. There’s a small public balcony facing the harbor that is a great spot to people watch. Lobby is very small but again, it’s an older style of hotel which is a nice change from the fancier newer hotels.

8

Sebastian

17 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Das Hotel hat seinen ganz eigenen und tollen charme. Leider kein Aufzug für schwere Koffer. Lage ist hervorragend und alle Sehenswürdigkeiten gut zu Fuß zu erreichen. Gerne wieder.

8

Ana

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is in really good area, and it offers great buffet breakfast. But it’s very dated and has no service or elevator to help bring your luggage up.

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Cleanliness

Generally clean, but several guests report musty odors, dust, and mold spots in bathrooms, plus occasional housekeeping lapses.

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Rolf

5 Aug 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Sehr gut gelegene Unterkunft direkt am Hafen. Es gibt ein vielseitiges, gutes Frühstück, Das Personal der Rezeption und der Küche ist sehr freundlich. Ein wunderschöner Salon mit Balkon und Kamin zum Sitzen und Lesen entschädigt für unser dunkles Zimmer zum dunklen Hinterhofschacht, dafür ist dieses ruhig (leider etwas muffig riechend aber sauber), besser und heller sind die Zimmer zur Seitenstraße. Ich würde wieder dort übernachten, allerdings mit Zimmer zur Seitenstraße.

6

Camilla

28 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Kan inte rekommendera detta hotell. Vi bodde i sviten som var vacker och fint inredd men utan något extra. Inte ens en flaska vatten. Eller något extra så som man borde kunna förvänta sig när man bokar en svit för 4000kr. Badrummet var ostädat, slitet och påminde mer om ett badrum på ett enstjärnigt hotell. Hotellet hade ett småsmutsigt badkar utan propp.

10

Bertil

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Storstädning av rummen behövs.

4

Tobias

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rummet luktade instängt och gammalt, och det var mycket damm på taklamporna. Inredningen kändes också gammal och fåtöljerna fläckiga. Personalen var däremot väldigt trevliga men totalt blev vi ganska besvikna.

10

Karin

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rent och fint, vackert rum. Mycket trevlig personal. Bra frukost.

2

Sylvia

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

With this hotel, you’re paying for convenience—15 min from anything in Gamla Stan; 15 min from anything in the museum district. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. That’s where the nice things end about this stay. I want to be clear that the things that need fixing are the responsibility of management and not the employees, who go above and beyond. But this hotel is charming in the common spaces, while the rooms are rundown. We booked 3 rooms; 2 of them had issues with sewage smells, 1 had a broken toilet, 1 had a problem with gnats and what appeared to be baby spiders. The shower is maybe 2ft X 4ft? Extremely narrow—and the tile has mold and mildew spots, as well as grout that is coming up or just missing in some places. The beds are comfortable, but the rooms are in desperate need of paint. Be advised you are on the corner of 2 very busy streets, so even with the windows closed, it’s very loud. The coffee machine was broken for 50% of our stay. And for guests who are differently abled or elderly: there is no elevator and this place is most definitely not wheelchair friendly. You pay for a nice hotel, but in the end, end up with a rundown-former-gem that is in desperate need of management to spend some money on room renovations.

6

Katarina

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bra läge. Litet hotell, ca 35 rum. Varmt i rum som vätter mot öppning inuti hotellet. Fanns bordsfläkt. Skön säng. Såg ut som lite svartmögel vid golvet i duschen och skitigt runt duschdörren mot väggen. För övrigt ok. Ok frukost. Man betalar för läget.

8

Paul

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Overall experience was great. Some issues with road noise due to overly loud cars. Dan in bathroom was very dusty and at times blew dust round the bathroom. Overall though very clean and comfortable. Fabulous location and lovely breakfast.

8

Josefina

11 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Trevlig personal, lungt hotell. Lite slitet men ändå rent och fräscht.

10

Maria

19 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Jättefint och stort hörnrum med utsikt över Nybroviken. Härligt med inredningen där tiden stått still, mycket själv kvar. Inte dammsuget under sängen på länge, men i övrigt toppen!

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Rooms

Classic decor with some large rooms offering harbor views and comfortable beds, but others are small with dated, compact bathrooms. Guests also mention traffic or corridor noise, heat buildup or poor ventilation, and patchy in‑room Wi‑Fi.

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Anton

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Below average, even for Sweden’s (poor) standards of hospitality and service. No elevator, no help with luggage, leaky shower, blocked closet, few and old power outlets, tiny room. But great location, big windows, and nice authentic old Swedish interior. And inexpensive for the area.

10

Daniel

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Charming staff. Good breakfast. Fabulous room with a great view

8

Farid

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stort fint rum.

10

Jane

12 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

What I didn't like was the the internet was horrible at least in our room #16

8

Anna

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a nice room with view over the water. Friendly and helpful staff and good breakfast. Walkable to shopping and dining.

8

Linus

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Väldigt dålig cirkulation på rummet. Efter vi hade duschat blev det som en bastu i hela rummet i flera timmar.

10

Georgi

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Exceptional hotel- showcasing the absolute best of Art Deco design. The whole place is a treat - beautiful architecture and furniture throughout. We loved how historical and authentic it is. We stayed in the gorgeous Room 10, with French balcony overlooking the harbour, which is both very spacious but also cosy, because it’s almost circular! Lovely comfy sofas, very tasteful blue and gold decor. Staff were incredibly helpful and very welcoming. Breakfast is really lovely. Many thanks!

8

Eric

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mycket bra läge, tyst och lugnt på natten. Stora fina rumm i gammal stil. Sköna sängar, bra frukost och centralt läge med fina kommunikationer.

8

Julia

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The building is gorgeous and location perfect for visiting Stockholm. The hotel doesn’t necessarily meet premium standards but the beds were comfortable and we enjoyed our stay. We stayed in the room 14, which is described as suite but it’s basically a very large room with very small and outdated bathroom. If you’re staying over the weekend the street right below is super loud until late at night due to traffic and music. We asked the receptionist is Sunday night as loud and her response was “I’m not responsible for the regulations of the street” which was a bit amusing but not very helpful. They stay on Sunday night was less noisy. The hotel doesn’t have a gym and the bathroom was very outdated, and breakfast was good but very basic. Coffee was from a machine, no fresh latte with specialty milk ;) I would recommend this hotel but not for someone who’s after premium experience and service.

6

Tanja

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Vackert hotel men ganska slitet. Rummet vi fick var precis ovanför trafikljusen i en korsning och det var väldigt mycket störande ljud, vilket tyvärr inte framgick vid bokningen.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly and helpful at reception and breakfast. A few guests mention slower responses, a room not ready at arrival, or curt communication.

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Samantha

10 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Værelset var ikke ledigt ved ankomst.

8

DAVID

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely and charming hotel with very friendly and helpful staff and a delicious buffet breakfast.

10

Jessica

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We loved staying at the Esplanade. The charm and character of the entire building was incredible. From the delicious breakfast spread each day to the relaxing sitting room upstairs to the outdoor balconies - we couldn’t get enough. We had split our trip between two different hotels and in the end were wishing we had stayed with the Esplanade for the entire time! Staff were all helpful and friendly. Will absolutely be back!

2

Sylvia

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

With this hotel, you’re paying for convenience—15 min from anything in Gamla Stan; 15 min from anything in the museum district. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. That’s where the nice things end about this stay. I want to be clear that the things that need fixing are the responsibility of management and not the employees, who go above and beyond. But this hotel is charming in the common spaces, while the rooms are rundown. We booked 3 rooms; 2 of them had issues with sewage smells, 1 had a broken toilet, 1 had a problem with gnats and what appeared to be baby spiders. The shower is maybe 2ft X 4ft? Extremely narrow—and the tile has mold and mildew spots, as well as grout that is coming up or just missing in some places. The beds are comfortable, but the rooms are in desperate need of paint. Be advised you are on the corner of 2 very busy streets, so even with the windows closed, it’s very loud. The coffee machine was broken for 50% of our stay. And for guests who are differently abled or elderly: there is no elevator and this place is most definitely not wheelchair friendly. You pay for a nice hotel, but in the end, end up with a rundown-former-gem that is in desperate need of management to spend some money on room renovations.

10

Rebecca

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel Esplanade was a unique hotel with excellent service. The front desk was very helpful and accommodating. Breakfast was delicious and had a very inviting and comfortable atmosphere.

8

Tyra

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bra läge. Unik atmosfär. Bra service. Fantastiskt frukost.

10

deborahk

29 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was perfect charming and all staff were very helpful and friendly.

10

Richard

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel has a very relaxed and homely feeling to it with wonderful staff. The bed was comfortable and good showering facilities. Coffee and tea available all day in the downstairs lounge. Breakfast very good with homemade bread. Situated opposite some of the boat trip berths and in easy walking distance of most of Stockholm's tourist attractions.

10

Christa

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Personalen var underbar

8

Julia

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The building is gorgeous and location perfect for visiting Stockholm. The hotel doesn’t necessarily meet premium standards but the beds were comfortable and we enjoyed our stay. We stayed in the room 14, which is described as suite but it’s basically a very large room with very small and outdated bathroom. If you’re staying over the weekend the street right below is super loud until late at night due to traffic and music. We asked the receptionist is Sunday night as loud and her response was “I’m not responsible for the regulations of the street” which was a bit amusing but not very helpful. They stay on Sunday night was less noisy. The hotel doesn’t have a gym and the bathroom was very outdated, and breakfast was good but very basic. Coffee was from a machine, no fresh latte with specialty milk ;) I would recommend this hotel but not for someone who’s after premium experience and service.

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Location

Outstanding central waterfront location with easy walking access to Gamla Stan, museums, shopping, and dining. Several reviews note traffic noise at night despite the convenience.

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Laura

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely old property on the waterfront near Gamla Stan. Staff very helpful, excellent breakfast variety. No elevator but staff will transport your luggage upstairs. Tram,bus one block.

8

Ann

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Charming old hotel at wonderful location.

8

Roland

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfekt läge på Strandvägen. Dock lite oljud från trafiken. Stort rum med bekväm dubbelsäng. Bra frukost.

8

Stephen

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ideal stopover - nice historical feel for a charming1910 property overlooking old town and harbour, 5 minutes walk to downtown bars and restaurants. Great transport connections and ideal for our archipelago cruise departure jetty.

8

Ralph

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

sehr gut gelegen, alles zu Fuss zu erreichen.

8

Barbara

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Right on the main strip so very convenient for walking or using transportation. Could hear some traffic at night because of the location but that may have just been because it was over the weekend.

8

Anna

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a nice room with view over the water. Friendly and helpful staff and good breakfast. Walkable to shopping and dining.

8

Eric

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mycket bra läge, tyst och lugnt på natten. Stora fina rumm i gammal stil. Sköna sängar, bra frukost och centralt läge med fina kommunikationer.

10

Alison

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for shopping, attractions & restaurants. Spacious rooms & healthy breakfast.

10

Eva

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Har bott på Esplanade i Stlm många gånger, läget är perfekt och hotellet är minsta och trevligt, toppenfrukost.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently described as tasty with good variety and a pleasant setting. A few reviews note slow refills or a basic selection at times.

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DAVID

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely and charming hotel with very friendly and helpful staff and a delicious buffet breakfast.

10

Karin

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rent och fint, vackert rum. Mycket trevlig personal. Bra frukost.

8

Yvonne

30 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Det var synd att de mesta på frukosten inte var påfyllt när vi kom ner 45 minuter innan de skulle stänga.Städningen på badrummet var väl sisådär. Lite slitet här och var. Men det var ett mysigt, smålyxigt hotell ändå.

8

Gerd Synnøve

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Veldig fin beliggenhet. Koselige salonger. Nydelig frokost.

8

Stefan

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Kunde vara snabbare med att fylla på frukosten

6

Conny

1 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Frukosten var inte bra

8

Paul

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Overall experience was great. Some issues with road noise due to overly loud cars. Dan in bathroom was very dusty and at times blew dust round the bathroom. Overall though very clean and comfortable. Fabulous location and lovely breakfast.

8

Tyra

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bra läge. Unik atmosfär. Bra service. Fantastiskt frukost.

10

Harold

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Loved the architecture, and the fact that it was built in the first few years of 1900. The staff was exceptional. Breakfast was included and it was excellent. The gal taking care of the food was very friendly. The nights were warm and later we found that we could have asked for a fan. We just thoroughly enjoyed our stay and your beautiful city.

6

Magnus

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bra frukost

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $163	2 $184	3	4 $195	5 $200	6 $185	7 $193
8 $165	9 $180	10 $232	11 $269	12 $262	13 $215	14 $407
15 $169	16 $184	17 $306	18 $280	19 $215	20 $366	21
22 $165	23 $185	24 $215	25 $220	26 $220	27 $263	28 $280
29 $177	30 $180

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