Hotel Birger JarlvsClarion Hotel Sign
Hotel Birger Jarl and Clarion Hotel Sign are both highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Clarion Hotel Sign scores significantly higher than Hotel Birger Jarl. Clarion Hotel Sign ranks #10 in Stockholm with praise from 9 publications such as Frommer's, Oyster and Concierge.
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.
Clarion Hotel Sign Show All Reviews
Ostra Jarnvagsgatan 35, Box 310, Stockholm 101 26, Sweden
From $101/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Opened in February 2008, the 558-room Clarion Sign pairs low room rates with high design—a fitting combination in the homeland of IKEA and H&M."
Travel + Leisure
"The country behind Ikea brings a similarly streamlined aesthetic to the affordable hotel chain Clarion." Full review
Time Out
"Located right next to Central Station, it will have 558 hotel rooms on 11 floors, a spa, an outdoor pool and... a healthy dose of Scandinavian attitude." Full review
Star Service
"Done on a grander scale than the Nordic Light, its message is the same: Bro, welcome to the 21st century!" Full review
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Request rooms with park views.
BlackBook
"With 558 rooms it is the largest one in town. Attracts all kinds of travellers. Nice amenities like a large spa, rooftop pool and champagne bar with everything to wish for."
Fodor's
"Neither pure business behemoth nor dictionary-definition boutique, Clarion Sign is a well-balanced and very pleasant addition to Stockholm's hotel scene." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Clarion Hotel Sign is a large, upscale chain hotel characterized by sleek contemporary architecture and a young, playful vibe." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Clarion Sign still feels tastefully pulled together with generous rooms, clean lines, boldly vibrant colors, contemporary furnishings, and a rooftop terrace with a pool." Full review
Independent
"Clarion Hotel Sign has a ‘sustainable stay’ initiative, which includes carbon labelling on menus to help diners think about their carbon footprints. "
The green guide to visiting Stockholm
July 1, 2022
Frommer's
"This is a big, hyper-modern design hotel within walking distance of the Central Station and the Arlanda Express airport train" Full review