Clarion Hotel AmarantenvsHotel Birger Jarl
Both Clarion Hotel Amaranten and Hotel Birger Jarl are praised by experts. On balance, Hotel Birger Jarl ranks slightly better than Clarion Hotel Amaranten. Hotel Birger Jarl comes in at 75 with accolades from 7 reviewers such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Clarion Hotel Amaranten
Kungsholmsgatan 31, Stockholm 104 20, Sweden
From $86/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"Evoking an upmarket furniture showroom, this chain hotel boasts a plunge pool and stylish spa centre."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Clarion Hotel Amaranten is a large, attractive property, dating back to the late 60s, located on Stockholm's Kungsholmen island -- a quieter side of the city across the canal from the capital's center." Full review
Jetsetter
"A bright and modern hotel on the super-hip island of Kungsholmen, with breakfast and a dining discount." Full review
Time Out
"Thanks to its swish decor and its location around the corner from Scheelegatan, one of the city's busiest restaurant rows, this hotel has become a hub of activity." Full review
Hotel Birger Jarl
Box 190 Tulegatan 8, Stockholm 10432, Sweden
From $65/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"An unassuming facade belies its chic interior."
Concierge
"The staff makes a concerted effort to keep you happy, and recent bathroom upgrades were a good idea."
Lonely Planet
"Currently, standard rooms are on the small and tired side, with a vague ‘70s vibe, but the designer rooms, each put together by a different Swedish designer, are an immersive experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Although it’s named after the man who founded Stockholm in the 13th century, the Hotel Birger Jarl is all about modern design." Full review
Fodor's
"This stylish hotel welcomes guests to an airy lobby with a classic Scandinavian feel." Full review
Jetsetter
"A stylish stay in a central, well-connected location near Stockholm Observatory - includes breakfast." Full review
Time Out
"Fans of genuine retro should check themselves into the Retro Room, which looks just as it did in 1974, having accidentally been overlooked during the hotel's renovation." Full review
Frommer's
"Though the Birger Jarl isn't as hot as it was when it launched in 2000, it's still the best place to stay in downtown Stockholm if you're a sucker for Scandinavian design." Full review
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For a flashback experience request room #247, a 1974 holdover accidentally overlooked during the 2000 makeover.