"Spacious bedrooms offer clean lines, neutral hues."

"Despite a color palette seemingly inspired by the Nordic winter (slate gray; stark white; deep brown), the latest hotel in Stockholm’s central square is far from icy." Full review

"Now a real hotel has opened here, and it’s knocking the competitors off the board thanks to impeccable style and service." Full review

"The hotel commandeers two mid-18th-century buildings overlooking a historic plaza, creating a wonderful contrast with the look inside." Full review

"The gorgeous Nobis Hotel, a member of the eminently slick Design Hotels group, favors elegance over extravagance."

"Come for the lounge, stay for the...lounge. Seriously, you could spend an entire afternoon in one of the four "living rooms"." Full review

"This urban luxury hotel – grand on the outside; quintessentially Nordic minimalist on the inside – lies in glitzy Östermalm district’s most coveted square." Full review

"This upscale, centrally-situated property is housed in historic, 19th century buildings." Full review

"From the outside, the two imposing and ornate 19th-century buildings on ritzy Norrmalmstorg that house the Nobis hotel look traditional and almost staid, promising classical opulence." Full review

"Situated in the Norrmalmstorg Square, made famous by a robbery in 1973 that gave the world the term “Stockholm Syndrome” to describe how the hostages bonded with their captors, this hotel is close to many top attractions: the 13th-century Old Town, the Royal Palace, designer stores, museums and galleries are all within easy walking distance"

"Charming townhouse, superbly located opposite the Palace."

"The 50-room Lydmar Hotel is a hip, design-centric choice located in central Stockholm." Full review

"Imagine if Brooks Brothers decided to open a stylish, hip new hotel for young execs. It hasn’t. But that’s where Hotel Lydmar enters, stage right." Full review

"It’s no small feat to open next to the illustrious Grand Hotel and promptly steal the crown of Stockholm’s best hotel. The Lydmar feels like a country house in the heart of the city." Full review

"In a prized location adjacent to the esteemed Grand Hotel and National Museum of Art, this standout design hotel has a distinct boutique style, a unique Malmo-meets-Miami aesthetic." Full review

"Chic and luxury hotel with awesome bar and restaurant. A Kodak moment location by the waterfront."

"If Stockholm epitomizes cool, then the Lydmar Hotel has somehow managed to improve upon that ideal." Full review

"Second-generation lifestyle hotel Lydmar encapsulates tranquil Scandinavian living in the form of an avant-garde city-centre hotel." Full review

"Standing pretty right by the water in Stockholm’s city centre, Lydmar Hotel has cosseting rooms, a classic brasserie and peaceful harbour views to boot." Full review

"Stylish boutique hotel next door to the National Museum on Stockholm’s harborside promenade, in a five-story 1829 structure that once housed part of the museum’s archive." Full review