Hotel ReisenvsScandic Grand Central
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, First Hotel Reisen scores significantly better than Grand Central by Scandic. First Hotel Reisen comes in at #8 in Stockholm with approval from 10 publications including DK Eyewitness, BlackBook and Rough Guide.
Hotel Reisen
Skeppsbron 12, Stockholm 11130, Sweden
From $124/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Comfy, functional bedrooms... Bright, modern restaurant."
Fodor's
"The rooms looking out over the water are fantastic here, and for a small supplement you can get a room with a private sauna and Jacuzzi."
DK Eyewitness
"Housed in three 18th-century buildings and a historic steamship (for the conference facilities) anchored nearby in the harbour, the Reisen is a lively location."
Rough Guide
"One of Stockholm’s classic hotels, dating back to the eighteenth century. Rooms are decked out with handsome wood panelling and all have bathtubs (not the norm in Sweden)."
Time Out
"Now run by the First Hotel chain, it fully exploits its waterside location, with each of the 144 handsomely decorated rooms enjoying some sort of water view." Full review
Star Service
"On a picturesque harbor, this hotel pleases with its handsome, regionally influenced decor and fine location." Full review
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Request a renovated room to be sure you get the freshest one available.
BlackBook
"Elegant hotel in an old eight floor palatial building. A small lobby with fun black and white lined wallpaper."
Jetsetter
"A stylish central Stockholm stay at an 18th-century hotel overlooking the waterfront, with breakfast." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Cool gives way to classic in the clean, comfortable (though slightly tired-looking) rooms." Full review
Scandic Grand Central
Kungsgatan 70, Stockholm 11120, Sweden
From $60/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Contemporary hotel on the site of the first university in Stockholm (1885), next to the theatres; its decor tying in with the arts theme of the area."
Fodor's
"The eco-friendly Scandic Grand Central is in an impressive 130-year old building just steps away from the city's main train station, right in the heart of Stockholm's business district." Full review
Star Service
"One of Scandic's more enthusiastic group stops, a centrally located full-service operation with a fresh modern look that is perhaps the most sophisticated of the half-dozen or so siblings in the city." Full review
BlackBook
"Walking into the Scandic's newest gem, the Grand Central, transports guests from the bustling boulevard outside to a haven for art, design, theatre and music."
Oyster
Upscale
"Upscale hotel offers an extensive, free daily breakfast, with organic and gluten-free options, and hosts live music events in the lobby on certain nights." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Imagine a well-tuned business hotel combined with something rather like an Ace Hotel, but one whose comforts have been upgraded to a level that verges on the luxurious" Full review