Scandic Grand CentralvsLydmar Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Lydmar Hotel scores significantly higher than Grand Central by Scandic. Lydmar Hotel scores 86 with accolades from 11 publications like The Telegraph, Mr & Mrs Smith and Michelin Guide.
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
Lydmar Hotel Show All Reviews
Sodra Blasieholmshamnen 2, PO Box 161 96, Stockholm 103 24, Sweden
From $261/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Charming townhouse, superbly located opposite the Palace."
Oyster
Luxury
"The 50-room Lydmar Hotel is a hip, design-centric choice located in central Stockholm." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Imagine if Brooks Brothers decided to open a stylish, hip new hotel for young execs. It hasn’t. But that’s where Hotel Lydmar enters, stage right." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"It’s no small feat to open next to the illustrious Grand Hotel and promptly steal the crown of Stockholm’s best hotel. The Lydmar feels like a country house in the heart of the city." Full review
Star Service
"In a prized location adjacent to the esteemed Grand Hotel and National Museum of Art, this standout design hotel has a distinct boutique style, a unique Malmo-meets-Miami aesthetic." Full review
BlackBook
"Chic and luxury hotel with awesome bar and restaurant. A Kodak moment location by the waterfront."
Afar Magazine
"If Stockholm epitomizes cool, then the Lydmar Hotel has somehow managed to improve upon that ideal." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Second-generation lifestyle hotel Lydmar encapsulates tranquil Scandinavian living in the form of an avant-garde city-centre hotel." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Standing pretty right by the water in Stockholm’s city centre, Lydmar Hotel has cosseting rooms, a classic brasserie and peaceful harbour views to boot." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Stylish boutique hotel next door to the National Museum on Stockholm’s harborside promenade, in a five-story 1829 structure that once housed part of the museum’s archive." Full review