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Hotel RivalvsNordic Light Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by writers. Overall, Hotel Rival scores significantly higher than Nordic Light Hotel. Hotel Rival comes in at #2 in Stockholm with recommendations from 10 reviews such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
Hotel Rival
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Star Service
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
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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.
Nordic Light Hotel Concierge
Fodor's Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide Time Out Star Service
BlackBook
National Geographic
Wallpaper The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Vasaplan 7, Stockholm SE-101 37 , Sweden
From $113/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "These lodgings are near everything—especially shopping."
Fodor's "Next to Central Station, this modern center for the business traveler is the perfect choice for travelers seeking cool design." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The futuristic lobby lounge (white walls; podlike tables and chairs) is heated with renewable energy, and some bedrooms have colorful mood lighting by way of energy-saving bulbs." Full review
Rough Guide "The last word in Nordic design – standard rooms are individually decorated in shades of white and steely grey, inspired by Lapland’s amazing northern lights."
Time Out "The Nordic Light is stylish in a very Scandinavian way: white walls, wooden floors, absurdly comfortable beds, hearty breakfasts." Full review
Star Service "Has attempted to leave behind the traditional Nordic blond look and venture out of the box, with a vibrant modern style that is inspired by the Northern Lights. " Full review
BlackBook "Design hotel with visual features inspired by the Northern light. Fun and creative light installations everywhere."
National Geographic "Twin hotels just a half-block from where the Arlanda Express airport train comes in; 175 rooms (Nordic Light) and 367 rooms (Nordic Sea). " Full review
Wallpaper "The formerly sombre interiors have been elevated by lots of light timber and an understated colour palette of baby blues and burnt orange. " Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"A location next to Stockholm Central Station makes this is a convenient hotel for a city break with a focus on shopping and visits to cultural venues." Full review
