Hotel Birger JarlvsRadisson Blu Waterfront Hotel
Hotel Birger Jarl and Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel are both endorsed by experts. Overall, Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Birger Jarl. Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel ranks #13 in Stockholm with accolades from 5 reviewers like Frommer's, The Telegraph and Oyster.
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.
Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel
Nils Ericssons Plan 4, Stockholm 11164, Sweden
From $108/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"For spectacular views over Riddarfjärden, Lake Mälaren and City Hall, you can check into one of Radisson Blu's more than 400 rooms."
Star Service
"It competes above the nearby Scandic Grand Central, offering a wider range of amenities, superior service and a flashier, more cosmopolitan atmosphere." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 414-room Radisson Blu Waterfront is an upscale, business-friendly hotel that's connected to the landmark Congress Center in central Stockholm." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"With over 400 rooms, this massive yet quintessentially Nordic hotel offers business travellers easy access to fitness facilities, good food, and meeting resources within minimalist contemporary décor." Full review
Frommer's
"As for the rooms, they're just fine, if not as memorable as the architecture. Most are roughly 270 sq. ft...notable, too, is the extremely generous and well-crafted buffet breakfast." Full review