Vasastan, United States
Restful location, three metro stops from the city center
Bright guest rooms, most with Juliet balconies or private terraces
Contemporary decor with Neo-Baroque accents throughout
Classic smörgåsbord breakfast included in price
On-site meeting space, relaxation room, and sauna
Secure indoor parking available for a fee
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Few attractions within walking distance
Rooms lack minibars and, in many cases, coffeemakers
Breakfast is the only meal served
No fitness center (off-site facility available for free)
Built in 2007, this 144-room hotel is an upper-middle-range option on a tree-lined street in the Vasastan district, northwest of Stockholm’s tourist core. It isn’t within walking distance of top attractions; however, public transit is conveniently close, and the heart of the city is just three metro stops away. Comfortable, contemporary rooms -- ranging from standards to studios with kitchenettes -- have Neo-Baroque flair and, in most cases, Juliet balconies or furnished terraces. But the hotel itself has limited features: for instance, there’s no on-site restaurant or workout room. On the upside, a gorge-worthy breakfast buffet is included in the rate, and guests are given free access to a nearby fitness center. Travelers wanting the reassurance of a brand name closer to the city center can try the three-and-a-half-pearl Radisson Blu Strand Hotel instead.
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Scene
A hip modern hotel in a homey residential location
From the outside, this boxy modern hotel may seem rather bland -- especially when compared to some of the heritage buildings around it. Yet inside this Best Western somehow manages to feel both hip and homey. Floor-to-ceiling windows covered with gauzy drapes ensure that its soaring lobby is filled with natural light; and huge tufted ottomans done up in shades of pumpkin and aubergine, plus an assortment of plush sink-into couches, create ample room for lounging. The welcoming tone it sets extends through the hotel as a whole, making this a popular choice for travelers who wish to be close to city sites while still enjoying a calm and leafy location.
Location
Situated near quiet Vanadislunden Park, three metro stops from heart of the city
This Best Western is located in a leafy, largely residential part of central Stockholm’s Vasastan district, near Vanadislunden Park. Both a school and a supermarket are very close by. Some daytime noise might arise from the former; but guests will find the latter convenient, especially if they’ve booked into one of the hotel’s kitchen-equipped studios. Although there’s not much to do here for tourists, sightseers can hop a bus or pick up a City Bike (belonging to the civic cycle-sharing program) a short distance from the hotel. Better yet, it’s only an eight-minute walk to the Odenplan metro station, meaning Stockholm Central Station -- in the heart of the city -- is just three stops away. From Odenplan, arriving or departing guests can also reach Arlanda Airport via public transport in under 50 minutes. If you’re driving, paid indoor parking is available adjacent to the hotel. - Five-minute walk to Vanadislunden Park
Rooms
Stylish contemporary rooms, most with a balcony or terrace
The Best Western Plus Time Hotel takes a pass on pine-y Nordic simplicity. Instead its rooms have dark, espresso-hued headboards and desks that are complemented by flashes of color courtesy of bed throws, art and accent pillows, while Neo-Baroque touches (say a vintage rug on the parquet floor and a damask slipper chair or velveteen chaise tucked into a corner) inject an extra element of style. Each room includes a 32-inch flat screen TV and free Wi-Fi. All except the lowest two categories also come with tea/coffee-making equipment (though no minibars), and most feature Juliet balconies or, on the top floor, furnished terraces with fine views. Studios, covering 312 to 484 square feet, add couches and kitchenettes equipped with small fridges, microwaves, and two-burner stove-tops. Across the board, tiled black-and-white bathrooms feature either showers or tubs (Junior Suites have both) plus in-floor heating.
Features
A big free breakfast helps compensate for the hotel’s limited features.
For many, the free smörgåsbord breakfast is this hotel’s best feature: It’s a groaning-board buffet laden with the standard hot and cold items as well as Swedish specialties, like herring, meatballs, crispbreads and pastries galore. Guests who want to exercise off the extra calories won’t find a workout room on-site. However, the hotel does offer free access to a fully equipped fitness facility (complete with pool) that’s five minutes away on foot; 10 percent discounts at the adjoining day spa are available, too. A pair of conference rooms is on hand for business travelers, and the stylish lobby bar provides an opportunity to unwind after. The hotel also features a free sauna and relaxation room, which can be pre-booked in 45-minute blocks. Other perks include dry cleaning/laundry services; valet parking; free newspapers and a guest computer in the lobby; plus free Wi-Fi throughout.
