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Hotel RivalvsGrand Hotel
Hotel Rival and Grand Hotel are both recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Grand Hotel scores slightly higher than Hotel Rival. Grand Hotel is ranked #1 in Stockholm with praise from 13 publications such as Concierge, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.
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.
Grand Hotel Michelin Guide Concierge
Fodor's Oyster
DK Eyewitness Time Out Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
Sodra Blasieholmshammen 8, Stockholm 103 27, Sweden
From $199/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Majestic waterfront hotel made up of 3 buildings, the oldest dating back to 1874. Impressive conference rooms and splendid spa."
Concierge "The Grand, in continuous service since 1874, has the best location of all, fronting the harbor, with views of the Old Town and the Royal Palace."
Fodor's "Its location is one of the best in the city... the service is slick and professional, and it predicts your every need." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The historic Grand Hotel is one of Stockholm's grand dames, complete with gilded accents and a high-profile clientele." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Magnificently located just a stone’s throw from the National Museum... and Kungsträdgården the Grand is one of the world’s great hotels."
Time Out "The location of the Grand Hôtel could hardly be more perfect - or more symbolic. Built in 1874, it stands by the harbour, with splendid views of the Royal Palace." Full review
Star Service "This hotel is Stockholm's reigning queen, a classic old-world place in the lovely inner harbor area, the best location in charming Stockholm." Full review
Gayot "Opened in 1874, this sophisticated, historically significant property enjoys a sweeping harbor-front location."
BlackBook "Prestigious, luxurious, smart and classic. Dated back in 1874 with everything expected from a five star hotel."
Travel + Leisure "Historic hotel popular with celebrities (Greta Garbo, Justin Timberlake), opposite the Royal Palace and overlooking the harbor." Full review
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Be sure to get a room with a water view.
