As Stockholm sparkles outside, this majestic hotel – where details and luxury feel etched in silk – more than matches its beauty, with opulent rooms, fantastic restaurants (including one with a Michelin star), an exceptional bar and soothing spa
Location
The sun bounces off the water in the Strömkajen harbour, which the hotel faces from its perch in Stockholm’s elegant Norrmalm district. Directly opposite is the Swedish Royal Palace and the cobbled lanes of Stockholm’s Gamla Stan (Old Town), perfect for a stroll through centuries of Scandinavian history. Cultural heavyweights are all within walking distance: the Nationalmuseum is quite literally next door, and it should take no more than 10 minutes to reach either the Moderna Museet (Modern Art Museum) or the Swedish History Museum. For a shopping fix, head to Biblioteksgatan where you’ll find high-end Scandinavian fashion, or Drottninggatan for a mix of boutiques and mainstream brands. Arlanda Airport is a 35-minute taxi ride from the hotel, while ferries to Djurgarden (home to the Vasa Museum, ABBA The Museum, and Skansen open-air museum and zoo) depart just steps from the hotel’s front entrance. For a fix of Swedish Kardemummabullar (cardamom buns), walk eight minutes north and stock up at the very cool Stora Bageriet.
