Family-run hotel with boutique style and smart interiors
Within walking distance most Stockholm city center sights
Two-block walk to Central Station (including airport express trains and metro)
Attractive rooms with quirky decorative touches
Some rooms have kitchenettes and balconies
Excellent buffet breakfast included in room rate
Belgian-themed restaurant with 300 beers
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Eco-friendly policies
Most rooms are
small and some have tiny bathrooms
Soundproofing issues in
some rooms
No spa or health facillities
The 127-room Freys Hotel is an upscale hotel with boutique touches that's two blocks from Central Station in the middle of Stockholm. The hotel has a quirky equine design scheme and solid eco-friendly credentials. Rooms are sharp and cozy, and spacious suites have balconies, but many rooms are small. The bustling Belgian restaurant on-site offers an
outdoor terrace plus an excellent beer selection, and the free breakfast buffet is excellent (just be prepared for a crowd). The hotel's rates for its location are hard to beat, but guests looking for even more personality in their rooms should consider the nearby Story Hotel.
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Scene
Quirky hotel with horse-themed decor and bustling vibe
Opened in 1989, this
family-owned and run hotel has boutique-level style and is named after Frey, a horse who won an 1895 distance race from Stockholm to Jönköping, which explains the equine decor throughout. The hotel prides itself on its green credentials --
with eco-friendly lighting and laundry practices -- and it also donates proceeds from the sale of teddy bears found throughout the property to local charities. A rather glitzy and classic American-style portico entrance leads guests into a similarly jazzy lobby area complete with sparkling light fixtures, a smart dark wood reception desk, and modern takes traditional-style furnishings. The property is arranged over seven floors,
plus there's a pleasant rear courtyard with outdoor seating and greenery, though it's
shared with another hotel (Central Hotel located around the corner). The common areas can be busy, a fact that's no doubt fueled by the hotel's prime central Stockholm location, and guests here run the gamut from business travelers to tourist couples and families.
Location
Central Norrmalm district, close to main train station and metro
The hotel is set
in Stockholm's central Norrmalm District, and is within walking distance
of most of the city's major sights. Norrmalm features Sweden's largest shopping area, complete with underground mall, while the city's charming old town -- on the
island of Stadsholmen -- is about a five-minute cab journey from the hotel. Central Station is two blocks from the hotel, where Arlanda Express trains to Arlanda
International Airport are available. The trip takes about 30 minutes, or 45 minutes by taxi. The city's metro, or tunnelbana, also stops at Central Station, and trips to iconic Stortorget take about 10 minutes. Stockholm City Hall, an handsome and historic waterfront building, is just over 10 minutes away on foot, while the panoramic views of the city available from Monteliusvagen are 20 minutes away by tunnelbana.
Rooms
Attractive rooms with quirky touches -- though some are tiny
The hotel has 127
rooms, most of which are decorated in light tones, carpeted or light wood floors, and quirky
touches such as mounted horse head statues or kaleidoscopic wallpaper. Furniture in some rooms has white veneer surfaces and a whimsical look, while other rooms have more straightforward dark wood desks, tables, and headboards. Most
rooms are small -- especially standard level rooms -- though Superior Rooms are more
spacious and some have balconies overlooking the street. Features
include free and fast Wi-Fi, minibars, and flat-screen TVs with cable channels,
while some rooms also feature kitchenettes with hotplates and cookware.
Simple, modern bathrooms -- some of which are tiny -- are tiled and have heated towel racks, walk-in showers, and toiletries. All beds come topped with a teddy bear (available for purchase). Poor
soundproofing between rooms can be an issue, as can noise from the
courtyard.
Features
Free buffet breakfast and Belgian-themed restaurant with great beer menu
The hotel serves
a great buffet breakfast of hot and cold items plus to-go options for early
departures, all included in the room rate. The dining area can be extremely crowded throughout the morning. For lunch and dinner, the busy Belgobaren
restaurant and bar specializes in Belgian classics such as marinated mussels
and offers around 300 Belgian beers as well as a terrace for alfresco dining. There's
a good choice of meeting and conference rooms, and fast Wi-Fi is free of
charge throughout the property. Unfortunately, there are no spa or health facilities on site, and parking is subject to fees.
