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Hotel RivalvsHotel Diplomat
Both Hotel Rival and Hotel Diplomat are recommended by writers. Overall, Hotel Rival is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Diplomat. Hotel Rival comes in at 92 with positive reviews from 10 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Michelin Guide.
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.
Hotel Diplomat Michelin Guide Concierge
Fodor's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Time Out Star Service
BlackBook Show All Reviews
Strandvagen 7C, Box 14059, Stockholm 114 56, Sweden
From $170/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Attractive 1911 art nouveau building blending early 20C charm with contemporary furnishings and facilities."
Concierge "Family-owned and has a prime waterfront location on this very desirable street... the Diplomat is hip and modern."
Fodor's "Within easy walking distance of Djurgården, this elegant hotel is less flashy than most in its price range, but it's chic with subtle, tasteful designs and has an efficient staff." Full review
Lonely Planet "This Art Nouveau hotel, dating from 1911, has rooms in many different styles, all luxurious and some with excellent harbour views." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Hotel Diplomat is located on the grand boulevard Strandvagen, overlooking the cityscape and the harbor." Full review
DK Eyewitness "With a prestigious address on Strandvägen, this hotel offers every amenity and a renowned standard of service to its guests."
Rough Guide "One of the city’s top hotels, offering individually decorated rooms with wonderful views over Stockholm’s inner harbour."
Time Out "The Diplomat is one of Stockholm's best-preserved art nouveau buildings, and its glamourous Strandvägen site affords some stunning views." Full review
Star Service "Originally an embassy for several nations, the ornate 1911 building is accented with wrought-iron balconies and fronted by antiquarian bookstores." Full review
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For a great view, request 501 or 503.
BlackBook "Old and beautiful restored Jugend building dated back in 1914. 128 rooms with lots of character and a sober, harmonious colour scheme."
