Hotel RivalvsSheraton Stockholm Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Hotel Rival ranks significantly better than Sheraton Stockholm Hotel. Hotel Rival comes in at #2 in Stockholm with praise from 10 reviews including The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.
Hotel Rival 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."
Oyster
Upscale
"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 Telegraph
9.0
"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.
Sheraton Stockholm Hotel
Tegelbacken 6, Stockholm 101 23, Sweden
From $140/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Well-run hotel... spacious, well-equipped, modern bedrooms."
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Ask for a bedroom with Gamla Stan views or opt for the 7th floor with its dedicated business lounge.
Fodor's
"Popular with businesspeople, the Sheraton is also an ideal hotel for the tourist on a generous budget looking for comfort and luxury." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A large international luxury hotel, the Stockholm is centrally located overlooking Gamla Stan and the train station."
Time Out
"The Sheraton is just what you expect it to be: a large, brightly decorated international hotel with friendly, efficient service that attracts business travellers and American tourists." Full review
Star Service
"Set in a noisy, colorful neighborhood overlooking the north side of Gamla Stan, the harbor and city hall, it is one of the top hotels in its grade." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"An upscale business hotel... its modern gym, happy hour offers, and upscale bistro make it a good choice for travelers who like a lot of amenities." Full review
Michelin Guide
"This was the first Sheraton to open in Europe, back in 197...bedrooms are smart, spacious and understated; some overlook Lake Mälaren or the Old Town." Full review