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Scandic Grand CentralvsHotel Rival
Hotel Rival and Grand Central by Scandic are both rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Rival scores significantly higher than Grand Central by Scandic. Hotel Rival ranks #2 in Stockholm with praise from 10 publications such as The Telegraph, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Scandic Grand Central
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Star Service
BlackBook
Oyster Michelin Guide
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."
OysterUpscale
"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
Hotel Rival Michelin Guide
Concierge Oyster
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Time Out Star Service
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
Mariatorget 3, Box 17525, Stockholm 11891, Sweden
From $146/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Warm, stylish hotel... in a charming neighbourhood."
Concierge "All is properly Swedish-modern, with pine-green, raspberry, or oatmeal floor-length velvet drapes, wood floors with thick rugs, pale birch, and the odd piece by Scand stars."
OysterUpscale
"Owned by former ABBA-member Benny Andersson, the boutique Hotel Rival is located in a residential neighborhood, overlooking a small park." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Owned by ABBA’s Benny Andersson and overlooking leafy Mariatorget, this ravishing design hotel is a chic retro gem." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Adjoining the Mariatorget Square, Hotel Rival is designed as a 1930s Art Deco cinema... Old Town is just a five minute walk away." Full review
Time Out "Owned by Benny from Abba, the Rival was created by combining the best parts of the 1930s hotel that once stood here with high-tech comforts." Full review
Star Service "Hotel Rival is a perennial favorite, a trendsetter plunked down in the heart of the trendy Sodermalm district." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A refreshing burst of vivid colour: this former classic theatre turned avant-garde boutique hotel was the first of its kind in Stockholm." Full review
Jetsetter "A sleek, design-centric boutique hotel in the neighborhood Vogue deemed the coolest in Europe." Full review
Afar Magazine "A modern hotel owned by founding ABBA member Benny Andersson...99 uniquely designed rooms, cocktail bars, café, restaurant, and a large 700-person cinema for conferences." Full review
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More importantly, it also serves the most sought-after smörgåsbord brunch in town.
